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
Meta will begin using chats with its AI assistant to shape ads and content recommendations across Facebook and Instagram.
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Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
But the committee’s recommendations are not final and are still awaiting sign-off by Acting CDC Director Jim O’Neill.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
In this framework, the new recommendations are actively harmful, and not grounded in conclusive research.
—Dr. Sunny Patel, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
Current board members make recommendations on appointments or reappointments among their group.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2025
In today’s story, education and equity reporter Lily Altavena writes about the equity gap and tells us what recommendations are being made to improve equity in public education in Michigan.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
When Calendar is connected, ChatGPT might draft a sample meeting agenda, remind users to buy a birthday gift, or surface restaurant recommendations for an upcoming trip.
—Benj Edwards, ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025
Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.
—Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
But the committee’s recommendations are not final and are still awaiting sign-off by Acting CDC Director Jim O’Neill.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
In this framework, the new recommendations are actively harmful, and not grounded in conclusive research.
—Dr. Sunny Patel, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
Current board members make recommendations on appointments or reappointments among their group.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2025
In today’s story, education and equity reporter Lily Altavena writes about the equity gap and tells us what recommendations are being made to improve equity in public education in Michigan.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
When Calendar is connected, ChatGPT might draft a sample meeting agenda, remind users to buy a birthday gift, or surface restaurant recommendations for an upcoming trip.
—Benj Edwards, ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025
Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.
—Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommendations
Noun
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The Department of Neighborhood Services condemnation team can help affected residents navigate the process and give advice on finding contractors.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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And so that was a really good piece of advice that was given to me.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The King and his youngest son recently met, and though the meeting was reportedly positive, there have been suggestions of sabotage from Harry’s camp in regards to how some information has leaked.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
3 Oct. 2025
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With high school training techniques evolving, there are numerous suggestions, including the possibility that individual quarterback coaching can cement specific bad habits.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Recommendations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommendations. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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