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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 Our firm conducted a thorough cost-benefit analysis and recommended implementing a centralized accounting system. Rachel S Ellis, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025 Still, many TikTokers recommend avoiding credit in at least some scenarios and using debit instead. Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2025 The challenge lasts more than 20 minutes and is recommended for guests 13 and older — parental discretion is strongly encouraged, Cedar Point warns. Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2025 How job seekers can prepare for a surge Valencia, Paulson and Martocchio all recommend that job seekers update their LinkedIn profiles ahead of a potential hiring surge. Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for recommend
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Verb
  • He was charged with felony counts of leaving the scene of crash involving death, driving without a license causing death and resisting arrest, the sheriff’s office said.
    Mark Price, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Investigators said that parties involved in the argument were leaving the indoor amusement park when Reed assaulted an employee, unprovoked, while making his way outside.
    Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Mock suggests using gentle cleaning tools to avoid scratching the flooring.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
  • TikTok commenters suggest sealing the finished piece with UV resin to prevent cracks over time, especially if the mirror will be exposed to sunlight.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • But later in the game, the young fan was approached by a Marlins staffer at loanDepot Park, who handed him a gift bag.
    Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • After some back-and-forth, the man took the ball from his son’s glove, handed it over to the woman and shooed her away.
    Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • What was meant to be a moment of silence for Kirk on the floor of the House of Representatives on Wednesday evening soon gave way to flashes of a vitriolic political divide that would escalate in the aftermath of the 31-year-old’s death.
    Chad de Guzman, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The development pool is designed to give younger players access to daily practices, training sessions and a dedicated performance staff.
    Roberta F. Rodrigues, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Police commended the students for alerting their bus driver.
    Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2025
  • In a statement posted online, Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller commended the department for exercising restraint while responding to the incident.
    Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Given the apparent emergency, Tejasvi’s grandfather was prepared to transfer the funds—but her father urged him not to and the grandfather, at the suggestion of his wife, then called the uncle to see if the request was legitimate.
    Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Strategic planning for business owners is based first on strategic thinking, parallel thinking, and transferring natural human applications to our corporate concerns.
    Ken Polk, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Sidefeel Corduroy Wide-leg Pants Corduroy is the epitome of fall fashion, and these flare pants deliver all the cozy, retro vibes without sacrificing comfort.
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Under orders from General Erinmore (Colin Firth), the pair must traverse enemy lines to deliver a life-or-death message to Colonel Mackenzie (Benedict Cumberbatch), halting an attack that would endanger more than 1,000 men.
    Emy LaCroix, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The store was owned by Bonnie Henley until 2022, when it was entrusted to Stephen and Katie Hardister.
    Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Porro has been entrusted with propelling the world’s biggest high-end design trade show into the modern age during a challenging period, and exporting the fair to new global markets like Saudi Arabia.
    WWD Staff, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025

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“Recommend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommend. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.

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