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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
The vaccine is not recommended for infants under 1 year old or for people who are severely immunocompromised, such as those undergoing chemotherapy.
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026
And because toothbrushes can harbor bacteria, Hoss recommended regularly cleaning them ideally with a UV sanitizing system, which helps reduce microbial buildup between uses.
—Andrea Kane, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
Particularly famous is the lobster ravioli, which is frequently recommended before my visit.
—Rebekah Evans, TheWeek, 5 Feb. 2026
Outside of technology, Uthmeier also recommended that Floridians avoid other popular brands, including the fast fashion company SHEIN.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Pants, long sleeves and sturdy shoes are recommended.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
People with renal dysfunction, heart failure, liver disease, and adrenal disorders should not use them unless recommended by their doctor.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2026
Insurance companies tend to cover these drugs for diabetes management, but few allow coverage for weight management unless medically recommended by a doctor.
—Kate Tully Ellsworth, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
Reservations are recommended and available via Resy.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026
And because toothbrushes can harbor bacteria, Hoss recommended regularly cleaning them ideally with a UV sanitizing system, which helps reduce microbial buildup between uses.
—Andrea Kane, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
Particularly famous is the lobster ravioli, which is frequently recommended before my visit.
—Rebekah Evans, TheWeek, 5 Feb. 2026
Outside of technology, Uthmeier also recommended that Floridians avoid other popular brands, including the fast fashion company SHEIN.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Pants, long sleeves and sturdy shoes are recommended.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
People with renal dysfunction, heart failure, liver disease, and adrenal disorders should not use them unless recommended by their doctor.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2026
Insurance companies tend to cover these drugs for diabetes management, but few allow coverage for weight management unless medically recommended by a doctor.
—Kate Tully Ellsworth, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
Reservations are recommended and available via Resy.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommended
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With equal panache, and without cutting away, the narrative focus is handed like a baton in a relay race to the arriving Mayor Dumont (Josse De Pauw) and his daughter and press attaché Marie (Violet Braeckman).—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday handed Russia a tongue-in-cheek offer to end the war between the two countries at the Munich Security Conference.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Feb. 2026
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The better way to find love, Eastwick suggested, is to get to know romantic prospects in person, over time.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
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Priced at $400-700; three to five weekly treatments are suggested with results lasting several months.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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But after that, the administration was terrified of losing Tang – Arkansas had been sniffing around – and in order to guarantee that the coach who had led a whopping 36 games in his lifetime wasn’t going anywhere, gave him a fresh new deal with a bunch more money.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Kaia Gerber gave her take on the latest iteration of the naked dress trend at the 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards at Hollywood Palladium on February 15.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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Once dark and divided into too many small spaces, this Victorian house has benefited from a careful redesign entrusted to the duo at Penrose Tilbury.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
17 Feb. 2026
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As Edison’s football coach, he was entrusted to guide young athletes whose parents bought banned 2 Live Crew records and tapes as teens.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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Alekseyev has been transferred to a city hospital, the Investigative Committee statement said.—
Anna Chernova,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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He was held in the Jay County Jail before being transferred to another facility on a federal warrant.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
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They cannot be delegated to artificial intelligence.—
Alan H.H. Fleischmann,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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Johnson felt the team would be best served if Knaus delegated.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Catholic leaders commended anyone who continues to work for peace and justice, including those who peacefully assemble, and are caring for their immigrant neighbors.—
Anissa Rivera,
Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Shapiro commended the strength of the new study.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
5 Feb. 2026
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Savannah Guthrie, joined by her siblings, Annie and Cameron, delivered an emotional video plea directly addressing her mother’s potential abductor, begging for her safe return.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Since its founding in 1994, Convoy of Hope has delivered hundreds of millions of meals and provided clean water to millions of people.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2026
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