as in advice
something (such as a course of action) suggested as proper or favorable
By following their accountant's recommendations, the couple was able to save a tidy sum for retirement.
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Recent Examples of recommendation
Her presentation received pushback from ACIP member Dr. Cody Meissner, who was the only member to vote against the recommendation.
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Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 26 June 2025
To see the full list of recommendations and other Amazing Book Challenge categories, go to www.naperville-lib.org/ABC.
—Ashlee Conour, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
In a video message played at Gavi's pledging summit in Brussels, Kennedy criticized the group's pandemic-era partnerships with social media platforms and questioned its vaccine recommendations, particularly for pregnant women and children in low-income countries.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
The agencies will determine how to move forward based on recommendations from the previous assessment, officials said.
—Brooke Baitinger, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2025
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Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 26 June 2025
To see the full list of recommendations and other Amazing Book Challenge categories, go to www.naperville-lib.org/ABC.
—Ashlee Conour, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
In a video message played at Gavi's pledging summit in Brussels, Kennedy criticized the group's pandemic-era partnerships with social media platforms and questioned its vaccine recommendations, particularly for pregnant women and children in low-income countries.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
The agencies will determine how to move forward based on recommendations from the previous assessment, officials said.
—Brooke Baitinger, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommendation
Noun
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Individuals should seek the advice of their own tax advisor for specific information regarding tax consequences of investments.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Winter doesn’t deny that some of the advice is truthful — falling asleep in a colder, darker room, for example, or engaging in a relaxing activity like reading before bed.—
Elise Devlin,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
Noun
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The friendly staff at The Feathers will advise how to best access it and offer suggestions on shorter walks.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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There were no details about why lawmakers rejected the governor’s suggestion, although several legislators recently voted to audit the project, a proposal that was ultimately shot down.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2025
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“Recommendation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommendation. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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