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 recommendations
The mother-daughter duo has already put in work at events leading up to the big year, answering questions, sharing Philly firsts and providing recommendations on what to do, eat and see.
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Nikki Dementri, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
These recommendations are based, in part, on studies that have found higher relapse rates among those who stop taking the medication versus those who do not.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
On Tuesday, the NTSB will discuss the issues that may have led to the crash and recommendations to prevent similar incidents in the future.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
The question is why, after dozens of reports, hundreds of recommendations, congressional hearings, and billions of dollars, those problems remain largely unresolved.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
Court filings point to endless scrolling, algorithmic recommendations, and notification systems.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 Jan. 2026
Naturally, my friends turn to me for recommendations that don’t require a big spend.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
The ordinance would align the Charter Reform Commission’s disclosure rules with governing the city’s Redistricting Commission, as the charter panel moves toward recommendations that could shape City Hall for decades.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
Nikki Dementri, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
These recommendations are based, in part, on studies that have found higher relapse rates among those who stop taking the medication versus those who do not.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
On Tuesday, the NTSB will discuss the issues that may have led to the crash and recommendations to prevent similar incidents in the future.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
The question is why, after dozens of reports, hundreds of recommendations, congressional hearings, and billions of dollars, those problems remain largely unresolved.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
Court filings point to endless scrolling, algorithmic recommendations, and notification systems.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 Jan. 2026
Naturally, my friends turn to me for recommendations that don’t require a big spend.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
The ordinance would align the Charter Reform Commission’s disclosure rules with governing the city’s Redistricting Commission, as the charter panel moves toward recommendations that could shape City Hall for decades.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommendations
Noun
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On advice of their physician (the best money could assure), mother and child traveled to the countryside, away from London’s noise, dust, and heat.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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But advice, no matter how rigorous, does not carry accountability.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Users receive suggestions for improving profile photos, generating short introductions, starting conversations, and even planning dates.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Jan. 2026
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The post included suggestions about what to say on the phone when speaking to representatives in Congress.—
Sarah Sotoodeh , Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Recommendations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommendations. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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