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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
Jurors later recommended an additional $3 million in punitive damages after deciding the companies acted with malice, oppression or fraud in harming children with their platforms.
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Arkansas Online, 26 Mar. 2026
In Pinellas County, a grand jury in 1987 issued a presentment finding corruption in the Tarpon Springs police department and recommended it be disbanded.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Facebook Collabs are now available in the Partnership Ads Hub and will soon be added to recommended creator content types.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
Hearing protection is recommended, especially for young children and those sensitive to loud noises.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Investigators recommended that Atmos find and replace all those couplings.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
The jury also recommended an additional $3 million in punitive damages.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Stage 1 restrictions in Denver call for running sprinklers and irrigation systems only two times a week, and only for the amount of time recommended based on the type of sprinkler system.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
Aimee Cotton came highly recommended.
—Cheryl Fiandaca, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Arkansas Online, 26 Mar. 2026
In Pinellas County, a grand jury in 1987 issued a presentment finding corruption in the Tarpon Springs police department and recommended it be disbanded.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Facebook Collabs are now available in the Partnership Ads Hub and will soon be added to recommended creator content types.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
Hearing protection is recommended, especially for young children and those sensitive to loud noises.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Investigators recommended that Atmos find and replace all those couplings.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
The jury also recommended an additional $3 million in punitive damages.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Stage 1 restrictions in Denver call for running sprinklers and irrigation systems only two times a week, and only for the amount of time recommended based on the type of sprinkler system.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
Aimee Cotton came highly recommended.
—Cheryl Fiandaca, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommended
Verb
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In fact, the questioning of Chalker was part of a postmortem examination of a misstep by the case officer who had handed him the key.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The message was handed to the party’s head, Sheikh Hammam Hamoudi, by the Iranian ambassador to Iraq during a meeting.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Pitino laments the long postgame wait Pitino suggested NCAA organizers change the postgame protocol that had Duke, the winning team, going to the podium first.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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If management was unwilling to accept the latest offer or negotiate based on it, the WGSU suggested that the dispute could be submitted for binding arbitration at the California State Mediation and Conciliation Service or to the American Arbitration Association.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Acuña’s legs contributed to Vargas’ sixth RBI, which gave the Sox a 9-3 lead.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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The news didn't impact Chicago early, as an uncontested one-handed slam by Matas Buzelis gave the Bulls an early 5-2 lead and led to an angry timeout by Spurs coach Mitch Johnson 71 seconds into the game.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The legislative branch is constitutionally entrusted with the passage of legislation that, with the president’s signature, becomes law.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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Our baby girl was entrusted to this facility in November 2024, seven years after this series of events began.—
Vaughan Bagley,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Mar. 2026
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But Florida expects to return Orlando’s Isaiah Brown and his older brother AJ, who transferred last spring from Ohio and redshirted following shoulder surgery.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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The separate library fund, with revenues exceeding expenditures by $933,800, transferred $700,000 for future maintenance and capital improvements and contributed $116,900 each for meeting unfunded pension and post-employment benefits liabilities.—
Jim Drummond,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In the mid-2000s, Khamenei delegated some of his authority to the council to supervise the three branches of government.—
Eric Lob,
The Conversation,
12 Mar. 2026
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If authority is delegated, leaders must be able to trace how outcomes are derived.—
Victoria Bousis,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2026
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Jackson should be commended for taking a thoughtful step to strengthen consumer trust and the future of recycling innovation.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Beatriz Andre, acting regional attorney for the EEOC’s Los Angeles District Office, commended Justin and Wonderful for reaching the settlement.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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Liam Schultz delivered a monster game for Burlington Central (2-1-1), going 2-for-4 with a double, a homer and five RBIs.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Jake Bauers hit a three-run homer, Sal Frelick produced a two-run blast and William Contreras delivered a three-run double as the Brewers began their pursuit of a fourth straight NL Central title.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Recommended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommended. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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