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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
In 1969, health experts at a White House Conference on Food, Nutrition, and Health concluded nutrition in medical education was inadequate and recommended making funds for future program development available.
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Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 5 Mar. 2026
Children are recommended to receive two doses of the MMR vaccine, the first at between 12 and 15 months old and the second at 4 to 6 years old.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Rose recommended ginger and cinnamon, for morning sickness, and lemon balm, for postpartum depression.
—Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2026
For low-risk babies, the new recommendation was simply shifted to eight weeks with a series of other immunizations recommended at that time.
—Lauren Arikan, Baltimore Sun, 5 Mar. 2026
Based on its findings, the City Auditor's office recommended that the city's finance department provide instructions on how to assess whether a department needs a private consultant; ensure departments document progress and assess goals for consultants; and require performance evaluations.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
How to reduce your exposure to allergy triggers To prepare for spring, Ogden recommended starting allergy medications about two weeks before the season begins, which is typically early to mid-March in North Carolina.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
At the beach, swimming near staffed lifeguard stands is strongly recommended, and keeping valuables secured is standard practice.
—Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
In addition to the restrictions that have been proposed by the Aurora city staff, the Planning and Zoning Commission also recommended barring data center developments from two of the three zoning districts warehouses are currently allowed in.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 5 Mar. 2026
Children are recommended to receive two doses of the MMR vaccine, the first at between 12 and 15 months old and the second at 4 to 6 years old.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Rose recommended ginger and cinnamon, for morning sickness, and lemon balm, for postpartum depression.
—Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2026
For low-risk babies, the new recommendation was simply shifted to eight weeks with a series of other immunizations recommended at that time.
—Lauren Arikan, Baltimore Sun, 5 Mar. 2026
Based on its findings, the City Auditor's office recommended that the city's finance department provide instructions on how to assess whether a department needs a private consultant; ensure departments document progress and assess goals for consultants; and require performance evaluations.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
How to reduce your exposure to allergy triggers To prepare for spring, Ogden recommended starting allergy medications about two weeks before the season begins, which is typically early to mid-March in North Carolina.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
At the beach, swimming near staffed lifeguard stands is strongly recommended, and keeping valuables secured is standard practice.
—Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
In addition to the restrictions that have been proposed by the Aurora city staff, the Planning and Zoning Commission also recommended barring data center developments from two of the three zoning districts warehouses are currently allowed in.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommended
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The case in Rio de Janeiro’s famed beachside neighborhood, which allegedly took place in January, gained national traction last week when four suspects handed themselves over to authorities.—
Eléonore Hughes,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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According to Melissa, on October 28, 1977, Sharrey’s mom dropped her off at her boyfriend’s mobile home and handed her $20.—
Audrey Abrahams,
NBC news,
8 Mar. 2026
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Globally, real coastal sea levels are on average about a foot higher than previous models suggested.—
Marcos Magaña,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Researchers have suggested that Little Foot could belong to the prometheus or africanus species under Australopithecus, or perhaps even be a previously unknown human relative.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Examining and reexamining Blume’s work as an adult also gave Oppenheimer a better perspective of her writing style.—
Whitney Friedlander,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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The second half would be as testy as the first half promised, with neither team leading by more than three points until a late 9-0 run from the Falcons gave them a 63-57 edge with 2 minutes remaining.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Mar. 2026
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Alawites maintain that women cannot be entrusted with the core beliefs of the religion, which are passed down from one generation of men to the next.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Mar. 2026
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This tradition was started by her grandmother, Queen Mary, after the dress had been entrusted to her by Queen Victoria, and only adds to the importance and preciousness of this heirloom.—
Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
3 Mar. 2026
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However, analysts say that this rollback in financial incentives might suppress demand for new EV purchases, as the market expects costs to invariably get transferred to consumers.—
Matthew Chin,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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Barrels were rolled out to the airplane and gas transferred to our tanks in open pails.—
Delbert L. Chears,
Outdoor Life,
5 Mar. 2026
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The commander in chief has broad authority to personally classify or declassify documents as delegated by proper processes under Executive Order 13526, issued by Obama, said Liza Goitein, senior director of the Brennan Center’s Liberty and National Security Program.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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The orders had been delegated down to the field commanders.—
March 2,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Detective Macy Sanchez and Officer Justine Chevalier were commended for saving a man from drowning in a pool by both jumping in to rescue him, and starting CPR.—
Terri Daxon,
Oc Register,
5 Mar. 2026
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Jones also commended the younger Guthrie for her strength.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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In experiments, heaters made from these fibers delivered significantly higher heating power per unit mass than traditional metal-alloy elements when exposed to flowing gases.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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Ellis was charged with a major strategic review of the academy, which was delivered in autumn 2025.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Recommended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommended. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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