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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
Before this ruling, pharmacists could only administer vaccines recommended by ACIP.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
Plenty of parking is available but reservations are recommended to avoid a long wait.
—Loán Lake, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Massachusetts became the first state to require insurers to pay for all vaccines recommended by the state health department, regardless of CDC guidance.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
Plenty of parking is available but reservations are recommended to avoid a long wait.
—Loán Lake, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Massachusetts became the first state to require insurers to pay for all vaccines recommended by the state health department, regardless of CDC guidance.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommend
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Much of central Saskatchewan received less than half an inch of rainfall in April and May, leaving many wetlands dry.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
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Among its 14 plant oils are argan kernel and rice bran, which regulate sebum production and loosen dead skin cells, respectively—and, together, leave your pores looking significantly smaller and your skin significantly smoother.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Polish Foreign Minister Radoslav Sikorski, for example, has suggested that NATO should shoot down Russian drones operating over western Ukraine.—
Morgan Winsor,
ABC News,
20 Sep. 2025
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Merging classical watchmaking features with 1970s aesthetics and cutting-edge technology, the RD#5 is a stunning horological coup—one suggesting that sometimes, analog really is better.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
20 Sep. 2025
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Just after the Angels handed him a 6-3 lead in the top of the fifth, Farris gave up back-to-back hits and a walk to loaded the bases with no outs in the bottom of the inning.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
20 Sep. 2025
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That charge carried a punishment of one to five years of probation, with the judge handing Busey two years of probation at the actor’s sentencing Thursday; the sentencing was done virtually, and Busey did not attend the hearing, the Associated Press reports.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
20 Sep. 2025
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Since applicants go through the renewal process every two years, immigration experts say that those with active status have already been screened by the government and given protection from deportation.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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The app gives owners the option to connect with the owners of their canine's relative, to exchange information about their pets or schedule a playdate.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Conservative influencers including Chaya Raichik, author of the anti-trans hate account LibsOfTikTok, trashed those teams while commending those that asked their crowds to pause and reflect on the late provocateur.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
16 Sep. 2025
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At an intimate reception at the library-like wine bar on Mercer Street, Sanders, a 29-year veteran of Condé Nast, was commended by Anna Wintour.—
Freya Drohan,
Vogue,
10 Sep. 2025
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Many successful professionals combine multiple approaches—starting with community college, transferring to four-year schools, adding certifications, or launching businesses alongside traditional employment.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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That dream never manifested, and eventually, the republican government’s international legitimacy was transferred to the surging mainland.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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The first rapid prototype antenna was delivered in June 1998.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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After 10 tumultuous years with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Kadri delivered his best campaign with the Colorado Avalanche in 2021-22, posting 89 points in the regular season and finishing by hoisting the Stanley Cup.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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To take one subset, a number of people entrusted to teach young people have been caught celebrating the killing.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
14 Sep. 2025
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The most effective leaders stay connected in select, high-leverage areas—those that define brand, culture, or strategic direction—while entrusting others with execution.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Recommend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommend. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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