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
Morens would help top, senior-level staff develop recommendations, policies and solutions for issues at the National Institutes of Health, as well as offering assistance on epidemiological studies and infectious disease planning in both agencies.
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Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Representatives of the Mid Beach Neighborhood Association and the Fontainebleau plan to meet again May 5 to discuss the association’s recommendations for the project, Ferreira de Melo said.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
More from Contributor Content Our editors independently choose our recommendations.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Sign up for the free CharlotteFive newsletter for daily recommendations and more.
—Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Keep scrolling to check out her patio furniture recommendations from Amazon, with prices starting at $63.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Your primary care physician can walk you through the latest recommendations and answer any questions.
—Rachel Brown Kirkland, AJC.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Commissioners also sought to amend the ordinance to require cats to also undergo spay or neuter, among other recommendations.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
If in doubt, a soil test will reveal the pH and recommendations for any adjustments to raise the soil pH or lower it to make the soil more acidic.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Representatives of the Mid Beach Neighborhood Association and the Fontainebleau plan to meet again May 5 to discuss the association’s recommendations for the project, Ferreira de Melo said.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
More from Contributor Content Our editors independently choose our recommendations.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Sign up for the free CharlotteFive newsletter for daily recommendations and more.
—Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Keep scrolling to check out her patio furniture recommendations from Amazon, with prices starting at $63.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Your primary care physician can walk you through the latest recommendations and answer any questions.
—Rachel Brown Kirkland, AJC.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Commissioners also sought to amend the ordinance to require cats to also undergo spay or neuter, among other recommendations.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
If in doubt, a soil test will reveal the pH and recommendations for any adjustments to raise the soil pH or lower it to make the soil more acidic.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommendations
Noun
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While written on the advice of the British government, much of the language and tone come from Charles himself, the source added.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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On the spot, Mary Kay began applying the advice in her notes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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GitHub Copilot subscribers will still be able to use simple AI suggestions like code completion and Next Edit without consuming AI credits.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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For years the owner, now 66, has watched tape, done his own player evaluations and sent observations and suggestions to DeCosta, mostly about players who might be available in later rounds — without exerting any actual decision-making power.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Recommendations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommendations. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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