1
as in handed
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
serious gastronomes should recommend their stomachs to the restaurant's chef, giving full rein to his culinary prowess and imagination
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as in suggested
to put forward (something) as one's choice for a wise or proper course of action
I would recommend you look into that option a little more closely because I don't think it will work nearly as well as you think
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Recent Examples of recommended
For the reunion tour, Rush recruited drummer Anika Nilles, who came highly recommended by Lee’s bass tech after the two worked together on Jeff Beck’s final tour, where Nilles served as that guitarist’s drummer.
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Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2025
Within the palace itself, the Michelin-recommended Tuğra Restaurant treats hotel guests and non-guests alike to one of Istanbul's most enchanting dining experiences.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
Knowing the family history for aneurysms is important, Arthur added, as it’s recommended to get a screening exam, or MRI, if two close relatives have had them.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
It’s not recommended to use a glass bowl or a casserole pan to steam clean your oven.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
The commission officially recommended that a construction permit be issued to TerraPower subsidiary USO for the facility in Lincoln County.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2025
Since eating onion skins raw isn’t recommended, try incorporating them into soups or grinding them into a powder to add to other recipes.
—Cathy Cassata, Health, 24 Oct. 2025
Therefore, for year-round or seasonal prevention, a cyclic approach is recommended.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2025
Therefore, it is recommended always to separate microfiber cloths from other items.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025
Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2025
Within the palace itself, the Michelin-recommended Tuğra Restaurant treats hotel guests and non-guests alike to one of Istanbul's most enchanting dining experiences.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
Knowing the family history for aneurysms is important, Arthur added, as it’s recommended to get a screening exam, or MRI, if two close relatives have had them.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
It’s not recommended to use a glass bowl or a casserole pan to steam clean your oven.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
The commission officially recommended that a construction permit be issued to TerraPower subsidiary USO for the facility in Lincoln County.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2025
Since eating onion skins raw isn’t recommended, try incorporating them into soups or grinding them into a powder to add to other recipes.
—Cathy Cassata, Health, 24 Oct. 2025
Therefore, for year-round or seasonal prevention, a cyclic approach is recommended.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2025
Therefore, it is recommended always to separate microfiber cloths from other items.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommended
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As a member of the Relais & Châteaux collection, its Appalachian hospitality shines through, starting with a walking stick handed to every guest upon arrival.—
Suzanne Wright,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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He was handed a 3×5 index card with the tipster’s name and phone number.—
Joshua Goodman,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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Some scholars suggested Trump may be referring to testing weapons delivery systems, not the warheads themselves.—
Semafor Events,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Asked on Sunday why more Americans feel this way about Democrats than the president -- even amidst the East Wing demolitions or a White House Halloween party hosted during the shutdown -- Martin suggested Republicans were in hotter water and disapproved of by Americans more.—
Brittany Shepherd,
ABC News,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Ellen gave birth to Cooper Ellis Kershaw and Chance James Kershaw in 2020 and 2021, respectively.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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For decades, American politicians and investors have snickered at the nations that gave birth to Western democracy — Italy and Greece — as examples of fiscal excess.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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Ra Shaya Kyle, a 6-6 center, transferred to Miami from the University of Florida.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
2 Nov. 2025
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The announcement said the bodies would be transferred to Israel, where they will be honored in a military ceremony led by the Chief Military Rabbi.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Running back Ahmad Hardy was uncharacteristically limited to 12 carries, while Jamal Roberts was delegated to just five.—
Chase Gemes,
Kansas City Star,
17 Oct. 2025
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Manufacturers are typically delegated permission to perform some functions on behalf of the FAA, such as issuing airworthiness and production certifications, but Boeing lost that delegation for the two models.—
Aaron Cooper,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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In the waning days of the pandemic, appreciation and recognition came from Los Angeles city and county officials, who, according to posts on Farzam’s Instagram, commended Farzam for operating Covid testing centers and hailed him as a leader and role model.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
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At-large Councilwoman Dimple Ajmera commended Patterson for breaking barriers in conjunction with delivering results.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Vinicius Jr also thrived in the Italian’s counter-attacking tactical setup, which was designed at least in part to suit his pace and direct running, and delivered the club’s two most recent Champions League trophies in 2022 and 2024.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Sheen's brother Emilio Estevez was the one who delivered the bad news.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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The novella lacks the temporal markers that indicate how much time has passed between episodes and exhibits an abundance of characters with ruptured psyches.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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Many years have passed since nursing home patients lived in the Redlands Road building, the obscure permit on which the occupancy rested has lapsed.—
Lou Murray,
Boston Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Recommended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommended. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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