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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
This type of surgery is often recommended when the cancer has spread throughout the stomach.
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Carrie Madormo, Health, 18 Oct. 2025
Expert help is recommended because a mom, if cornered, likely will defend her offspring.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard and Billboard Español editors.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2025
In late June, a federal judge concluded that Kordia’s detention likely violated her constitutional right to due process and recommended her release.
—Aida Alami, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2025
Sump pump installation is recommended if homeowners find water damage or want to finish their basement.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 17 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
Grab Martin’s recommended baking tools before the busy holiday season.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Carrie Madormo, Health, 18 Oct. 2025
Expert help is recommended because a mom, if cornered, likely will defend her offspring.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard and Billboard Español editors.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2025
In late June, a federal judge concluded that Kordia’s detention likely violated her constitutional right to due process and recommended her release.
—Aida Alami, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2025
Sump pump installation is recommended if homeowners find water damage or want to finish their basement.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 17 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
Grab Martin’s recommended baking tools before the busy holiday season.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommended
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The other defendant was handed 10 years in prison for spying on behalf of France, five years in prison on charges of conspiracy to commit a crime against national security, and 17 years of imprisonment for assisting Israeli intelligence services.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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Buffett handed them his proxy during the restructuring, leading to a successful outcome and an enduring friendship.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Pantheon Macroeconomics’ Samuel Tombs and Oliver Allen suggested that some investors think the Fed might cut by 50 basis points in December—although that seems unlikely.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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The model suggested that ice from Antarctica alone — before any additions from Greenland, mountain glaciers or thermal expansion — could raise the seas by more than a meter by 2100.—
Evan Howell,
Quanta Magazine,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Whatever fragile political system existed in Gaza has collapsed, along with the institutions that once gave public life its structure.—
Mohammed R. Mhawish,
New Yorker,
14 Oct. 2025
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Apple only gave him a gold bar valued at possibly $1 million.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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By Wednesday, when Hamas had transferred only a fraction of the remains of dead Israeli hostages, Israeli officials threatened to cut humanitarian aid to Gaza.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
19 Oct. 2025
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The remains, which Hamas handed over to the Red Cross in Gaza, were transferred to Israel for formal identification, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Israel Security Agency (ISA) said in a joint statement.—
Ibrahim Dahman,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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There was a time when Chiles would have been commended for her service.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
19 Oct. 2025
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Stern later commended Winfrey's charitable work elsewhere in the episode.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Schneider delivered, finishing off a feed from Emily Hagan in front – despite traffic around her – for the game-winning goal in the final four minutes of the third quarter.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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Some of their work is delivered in a classroom setting and some of it is one-on-one.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Many of the farms, which are traditionally passed down to men within a family, have been abandoned.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
15 Oct. 2025
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The state of Ohio has already passed a law requiring schools to notify parents of certain things, including if their student requests to be identified as a different gender.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Recommended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommended. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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