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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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2
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
But the Ooni Volt 12 (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is the electric oven WIRED recommends most for the home kitchen.
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Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 8 July 2025
For this reason, the FDA recommends limiting your halibut intake to one serving per week.33
While seafood can be a nutritious choice and help fill dietary nutrient gaps, there are some environmental- and health-related concerns related to seafood consumption.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 July 2025
Granite, marble, travertine, and other natural stones are porous, so cleaning them with rubbing alcohol isn’t recommended.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 June 2025
The brand recommends washing the cover in warm water on a gentle cycle and tumble drying on low heat using nonchlorine bleach when necessary for optimal results.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 26 June 2025
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Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 8 July 2025
For this reason, the FDA recommends limiting your halibut intake to one serving per week.33
While seafood can be a nutritious choice and help fill dietary nutrient gaps, there are some environmental- and health-related concerns related to seafood consumption.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 July 2025
Granite, marble, travertine, and other natural stones are porous, so cleaning them with rubbing alcohol isn’t recommended.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 June 2025
The brand recommends washing the cover in warm water on a gentle cycle and tumble drying on low heat using nonchlorine bleach when necessary for optimal results.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommend
Verb
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Commission leader Thomas Bullitt later left Kentucky and did not return.—
Leo Bertucci,
The Courier-Journal,
5 July 2025
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Only three of the top seven players in the world are left in the draw.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
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But only $2 million is being allocated to nutrition, an amount experts suggest is inadequate.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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UPenn also released a statement acknowledging the agreement, and suggested changes to its swimming records will be made.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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After her first two England camps in charge in September 2021, Wiegman — in the absence of former England captain Steph Houghton — handed Williamson the armband.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
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Ramsey handed the check to 12-year-old Finn Cropp and shook hands and took photos with the kids afterward.—
Rachel Wegner,
The Tennessean,
4 July 2025
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Leo season gives us a chance to self-prioritize, stand out, and find our inner shine again.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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Westerdam is comfortably sized, with 958 cabins, giving guests plenty to do without feeling overwhelmed.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2025
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After a minute of pure bliss for the class, the superstar went around to each student individually and shook their hands, commending them for their efforts.—
Chris Barilla,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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Trump went on to commend most NATO members for agreeing to boost defense spending and call the summit a success for alliance unity and U.S. leadership.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2025
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Six suspects were apprehended and transferred to police, the IDF said.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
28 June 2025
Verb
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Original price: $79.99 This vertical floor fan delivers powerful wind velocity for fast cooling across a wide area.—
Nora Colomer
may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom.,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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Night one of the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture’s Evening Concert series at the Caesars Superdome delivered a dynamic mix of legends and rising stars, reminding festival-goers why these concerts remain the weekend’s crown jewel.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
5 July 2025
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Yes, the relievers lost five of the 21 leads with which they were entrusted during this stretch of 35 games in 37 days.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2025
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These include service accounts, API keys, machine credentials and, increasingly, autonomous AI agents that are deeply integrated into core business systems, entrusted with accessing sensitive data and executing tasks without human oversight.—
Arun Shrestha,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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“Recommend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommend. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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