1
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
Your ophthalmologist can recommend the best lenses for you.
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Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 26 Apr. 2025
The first shot is recommended for children between 12 and 15 months old and the second between 4 and 6 years old.
—Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2025
Detecting their acoustic signatures, the Sentry nodes can process the information, identify the threat, and recommend a course of action to the human commander, who can authorize a swarm of AUVs to engage the hostile with a barrage of small but deadly torpedoes.
—New Atlas, 26 Apr. 2025
Harris created for women accounts on websites commonly used for prostitution and recommended prices to be charged and time allotments.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2025
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Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 26 Apr. 2025
The first shot is recommended for children between 12 and 15 months old and the second between 4 and 6 years old.
—Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2025
Detecting their acoustic signatures, the Sentry nodes can process the information, identify the threat, and recommend a course of action to the human commander, who can authorize a swarm of AUVs to engage the hostile with a barrage of small but deadly torpedoes.
—New Atlas, 26 Apr. 2025
Harris created for women accounts on websites commonly used for prostitution and recommended prices to be charged and time allotments.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommend
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Prosecutors accused Read of striking O’Keefe with her SUV then leaving him to die in the snow.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Visas for Pakistani citizens were limited, many Pakistanis were given a deadline to leave the country, diplomatic ties were downgraded, a land border between the two was shut down, and Pakistani military advisers were expelled from the New Delhi mission.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Apr. 2025
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Several economic indicators suggest a potential recession, including declining stock prices and weakening consumer sentiment.—
Russ Wiles,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Initial evidence suggests the practice may support the immune system, boost mood, improve circulation, decrease inflammation, relieve pain, and increase muscle recovery, though much more research is necessary to support these findings.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
23 Apr. 2025
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Their future is handed to a judge with limited time, minimal context and little understanding of their family, finances or goals.—
David Centeno,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Now, she's being handed the reins to replace the network's biggest star amid dangerous political territory for Democrats, who lack majorities in both chambers of Congress and have faced an identity crisis since November, when former Vice President Kamala Harris lost to Trump.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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While disruptive to e-commerce, the end of de minimis treatment of Chinese goods could give a boost to retailers less reliant on e-commerce or on Chinese manufacturing.—
Helen Reid,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Haack has also moved on with boyfriend Christopher Larocca, CEO and president of Network Connex, and has been giving her followers a look at their relationship on social media.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
4 May 2025
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The White House commended the newspaper during one of its press briefings for making other changes to its newsroom in March.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Cantwell also threw her support to Isaacman commending both his business and space experience.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2025
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Benning transferred to Harvard after the Fighting Irish shifted to club status in 1983.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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The first two years of the suspension, Baffert transferred his most promising horses to Tim Yakteen, his former assistant.—
John Cherwa,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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This is a preview of The Good Life—Tap here to get this newsletter delivered straight to your inbox.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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Music services deliver Atmos directly through apps found within the vehicle’s infotainment system.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Users can also choose which tasks to entrust to AI.—
Diana Spehar,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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As someone who has never slowed down and never stopped looking ahead, Gurr is asked what his message would be to those entrusted with ensuring that Disneyland is prepared for its next 70 years.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Recommend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommend. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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