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
Our editors independently choose our recommendations.
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Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Below are a few starting points pulled from common scentscaping recommendations — none of which require synthetic products.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2026
In March 2024, Wells Fargo began targeting Cuthbertson’s remote-work arrangement despite his doctor’s recommendations, according to the suit.
—Chase Jordan
june 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
Yet a panel created to review the department’s mental health practices overall only met for the first time in March, almost a year after it was announced, and it isn’t scheduled to issue recommendations for another year.
—Topher Sanders, ProPublica, 2 June 2026
Viasat was a new addition to JPMorgan’s monthly recommendations.
—Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 2 June 2026
Whole body health is also important to Khan, the dermatologist in Washington; her recommendations for sun exposure echo those from the World Health Organization, American Cancer Society and American Academy of Dermatology.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
Our report includes recommendations for improving how the Social Security Administration responds to applications for disability benefits.
—Katie Savin, Fortune, 2 June 2026
The commission will review all comments, appraisals, and the state lands report, and make recommendations to the City Council on programs that should be considered.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Below are a few starting points pulled from common scentscaping recommendations — none of which require synthetic products.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2026
In March 2024, Wells Fargo began targeting Cuthbertson’s remote-work arrangement despite his doctor’s recommendations, according to the suit.
—Chase Jordan
june 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
Yet a panel created to review the department’s mental health practices overall only met for the first time in March, almost a year after it was announced, and it isn’t scheduled to issue recommendations for another year.
—Topher Sanders, ProPublica, 2 June 2026
Viasat was a new addition to JPMorgan’s monthly recommendations.
—Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 2 June 2026
Whole body health is also important to Khan, the dermatologist in Washington; her recommendations for sun exposure echo those from the World Health Organization, American Cancer Society and American Academy of Dermatology.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
Our report includes recommendations for improving how the Social Security Administration responds to applications for disability benefits.
—Katie Savin, Fortune, 2 June 2026
The commission will review all comments, appraisals, and the state lands report, and make recommendations to the City Council on programs that should be considered.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommendations
Noun
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Her advice for staying consistent is to attach movement to emotion.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 June 2026
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And part of not having all of the answers plays right into the executive’s biggest advice to young professionals.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
Noun
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The artist encouraged his friend to make suggestions as to the painting’s subject, and Torczyner chose this motif from a number of drawings Magritte showed him.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
9 June 2026
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The Planning Board aims to gather community feedback about its list, along with any suggestions not on the list.—
Steven Mihailovich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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