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as in to leave
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
serious gastronomes should recommend their stomachs to the restaurant's chef, giving full rein to his culinary prowess and imagination
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as in to suggest
to put forward (something) as one's choice for a wise or proper course of action
I would recommend you look into that option a little more closely because I don't think it will work nearly as well as you think
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Recent Examples of recommend
Federal sentencing guidelines recommend a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.
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Logan Smith, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Most plumbers recommend cleaning drains monthly to prevent clogs from occurring in the first place.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
The Dyrt recommends allotting two to three weeks for the trek, which starts in the original and most popular origin city for the historic trail.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 15 Mar. 2026
Potarazu recommends implementing better storage and organization to help reduce visual clutter.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
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Logan Smith, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Most plumbers recommend cleaning drains monthly to prevent clogs from occurring in the first place.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
The Dyrt recommends allotting two to three weeks for the trek, which starts in the original and most popular origin city for the historic trail.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 15 Mar. 2026
Potarazu recommends implementing better storage and organization to help reduce visual clutter.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommend
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Take every precaution to never leave young children and pets alone in vehicles, especially in extreme heat when car interiors can quickly become hazardous.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Across America, only six in 10 caregivers remain employed, and half report work disruptions — arriving late, leaving early or quitting entirely.—
Neal K. Shah,
Boston Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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Don’t be afraid to suggest budget caps for group plans, because everyone relaxes when guidelines are simple and visible.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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Analysts noted similar activity occurred before last year’s Operation Midnight Hammer strikes, suggesting a pattern of fortifying critical facilities in anticipation of attacks.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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In short, the court handed the president an off-ramp from one of the most unpopular economic policies of his second term, with a legitimate constitutional explanation attached.—
Jay Caruso,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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Two weeks ago, Texas Tech handed Iowa State its only home loss of the season.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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Defense lawyers also claimed that four secret decrees Francis signed giving prosecutors wide-ranging powers to investigate violated the defendants' right to a fair trial.—
NICOLE WINFIELD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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Doja’s assistant slips through, gives me the thumbs-up, and ushers me into a dressing room the size of a tennis court, black velvet curtains concealing the walls.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2026
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In choosing Rosenberg, OU not only spent heavily but entrusted the process of replacing long-time AD Joe Castiglione to a relative newcomer in the field.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Emma Williams, whose family entrusted the Hallfords to take care of her father's remains in 2022, said Carie Hallford had a choice.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Super Men, the inside story of the 2015 Carolina Panthers, earned national recognition in the projects category and was commended for excellence in video.—
Observer staff report,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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At a news conference earlier this month, representatives of PAWS Chicago, the Anti-Cruelty Society and the Tree House Humane Society — the city’s three largest animal welfare organizations — commended her leadership.—
Jerry Wu,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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If someone is affected by heat, immediately transfer them to a cool and shaded area.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
15 Mar. 2026
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Hernandez, now a state Representative and chair of the Democratic Party of Illinois, is supporting daughter Miranda Hernandez in the race, including transferring more than $20,000 to her campaign fund.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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On Sunday, tens of thousands of Orbán supporters marched across a bridge over the Danube and toward Hungary's parliament, where the prime minister delivered a speech to the crowd which filled a sprawling square.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
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Streisand, who played the neurotic, political firebrand Katie Morosky opposite Redford's WASPy Hubbell Gardiner in the 1973 romantic drama, performed a song and delivered a speech honoring him during the Oscars' In Memoriam segment.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Recommend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommend. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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