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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 representative recommended the man contact local law enforcement about the scam, according to court documents.
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Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2025
The agency separately released recommended shipping dates for customers who want their packages to arrive by Christmas Day.
—Michelle Del Rey, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Oct. 2025
Swanson recommended that security leaders keep a record of which individuals hold CPLs and which have been approved by organizational leadership.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Montmorency cherries are recommended as they are known for their tart and sour taste with high amounts of natural melatonin.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Accessibility & Sustainability Rooms in the original 15th-century tower are not recommended for guests with mobility challenges, as there is no elevator access.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
Reservations are strongly recommended.
—Richard Ruelas, AZCentral.com, 4 Oct. 2025
ElAttrache recommended a shoulder debridement to relieve the pain Stewart has continued to feel in his shoulder.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
If the family isn’t willing to answer or adjust, suggest their kids come to your house instead, experts recommended.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2025
The agency separately released recommended shipping dates for customers who want their packages to arrive by Christmas Day.
—Michelle Del Rey, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Oct. 2025
Swanson recommended that security leaders keep a record of which individuals hold CPLs and which have been approved by organizational leadership.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Montmorency cherries are recommended as they are known for their tart and sour taste with high amounts of natural melatonin.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Accessibility & Sustainability Rooms in the original 15th-century tower are not recommended for guests with mobility challenges, as there is no elevator access.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
Reservations are strongly recommended.
—Richard Ruelas, AZCentral.com, 4 Oct. 2025
ElAttrache recommended a shoulder debridement to relieve the pain Stewart has continued to feel in his shoulder.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
If the family isn’t willing to answer or adjust, suggest their kids come to your house instead, experts recommended.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommended
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Hanke relates that it was riddled with loopholes that handed the Banco Central de la República Argentina discretionary monetary powers.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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During the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Nathan McSweeney was handed his first Baggy Green and sent out to face Jasprit Bumrah and the rest of India’s attack.—
Sam Dalling,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Noting the billions of dollars that Arkansas spends each year on federal programs to help the poor, including Medicaid, food stamps, child welfare and unemployment assistance, Sanders suggested the problems are often too big for a single program to fix.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Oct. 2025
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Breslow suggested that the same aggressiveness needs to be present this winter to keep pace with the rest of the league.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Ultrawealthy supporters include right-wing billionaire Richard Uihlein, who, through a super PAC, gave $336,000 to Moms for Liberty’s super PAC from October 2023 through July 2024.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
8 Oct. 2025
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Growing up, and well into my early adulthood, my grandma was my best friend—a person who fostered a sense of confidence in me, loved me unconditionally, and gave me the best taste in everything nostalgic from her younger years.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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He was sent to Central State Hospital for the Criminally Insane (part of what is now the Dodge Correctional Institution) in Waupun and later transferred to the Mendota Mental Health Institute in Madison.—
JR Radcliffe,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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He was sent to Central State Hospital for the Criminally Insane (part of what is now the Dodge Correctional Institution) in Waupun and later transferred to the Mendota Mental Health Institute in Madison.—
JR Radcliffe,
USA Today,
4 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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King delegated the case report to Deputy Raul Ortiz, according to the BSO documents.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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After the race, Five-time Nürburgring 24 Hours winner Timo Bernhard got emotional about Verstappen's feat and commended the driver for bringing attention to endurance racing.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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In a press release, the company commended the work of Söderström and Norström, who became co-Presidents of Spotify in 2023, calling this a development that solidifies the company's new leadership structure.—
Isabella Gomez Sarmiento,
NPR,
30 Sep. 2025
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The next party leader could very well become the country’s next prime minister, but even that’s not guaranteed; voters delivered a clear rebuke in the past two parliamentary elections, delivering seats to opposition parties and stripping the LDP of its majority.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Austin Wells delivered the game-winning hit with a single, as Chisholm scored all the way from first after getting a head start on the 3-2 count.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Democrats countered that the GOP proposal actually is partisan, since Republicans are seeking to extend funding following the passage of a controversial spending bill that narrowly passed in July over the objections of all congressional Democrats.—
Kevin Breuninger,Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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But as the months have passed, Juni has stopped stashing food, loves to nap, and seems so much more at ease.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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