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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
And people who are eager to lose extra weight — before a wedding or a vacation, for example — may choose to self-administer a higher-than-recommended dose, said Arthur Caplan, a bioethics professor at New York University’s Grossman School of Medicine.
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Maia Rosenfeld, NBC news, 29 May 2026
Dulgeroff recommended that people who want the full hours to be restored continue to speak out at council meetings or contact all nine council members about the budget.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Hur’s yearlong investigation led to a 345-page report that questioned Biden’s age and mental competence but recommended no criminal charges against the then-81-year-old.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2026
Indeed, former manager Roy Hodgson, who took interim charge at Bristol City towards the end of the season, recommended him for the vacant manager’s job at Ashton Gate.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 28 May 2026
The minimum recommended safe distance to keep between you and a bear is at least 100 yards or 91 meters.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
Ginger tea is also widely recommended to help ease nausea.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Stimson’s report recommended that the governor, not the Legislature, control budgeting.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
While Vaseline is safe for consumption, it’s recommended for topical use only and shouldn’t be eaten.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
Maia Rosenfeld, NBC news, 29 May 2026
Dulgeroff recommended that people who want the full hours to be restored continue to speak out at council meetings or contact all nine council members about the budget.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Hur’s yearlong investigation led to a 345-page report that questioned Biden’s age and mental competence but recommended no criminal charges against the then-81-year-old.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2026
Indeed, former manager Roy Hodgson, who took interim charge at Bristol City towards the end of the season, recommended him for the vacant manager’s job at Ashton Gate.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 28 May 2026
The minimum recommended safe distance to keep between you and a bear is at least 100 yards or 91 meters.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
Ginger tea is also widely recommended to help ease nausea.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Stimson’s report recommended that the governor, not the Legislature, control budgeting.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
While Vaseline is safe for consumption, it’s recommended for topical use only and shouldn’t be eaten.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommended
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In 2025, Vallow Daybell was handed two more consecutive life sentences after being convicted in Arizona for earlier plotting to kill her fourth husband and attempting to murder her niece's ex-husband.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
31 May 2026
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The Royals had rallied back from an early 3-0 deficit and handed Erceg a 6-4 lead in the ninth.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
31 May 2026
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All of the artists who have pulled out suggested they were misled about the event’s political associations.—
T.M. Brown,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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It's also suggested that our four giant planets — Jupiter, Uranus, Saturn and Neptune — gradually shifted into their current orbits due to a series of interactions with one another's gravity.—
Kiona N. Smith,
Space.com,
29 May 2026
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Jacques Garcia, the man behind Hotel Costes, who gave La Mamounia an extensive facelift in 2009, is a design sensation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The teller nodded and gave her a smile.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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But those entrusted with the authority to use force must be trained to assess threat levels, evaluate proportional risk and employ non-lethal options before resorting to deadly force.—
Amy Stoddard,
Baltimore Sun,
1 June 2026
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The institutions that move first will likely be better positioned to win, manage and multiply the impact of the research dollars entrusted to them.—
Mayank Kejriwal,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Internet analysis firm Kentik said internet traffic, which measures the amount of data transferred and is a good illustration of usage, was at around 40%.—
Amir-Hussein Radjy,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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Ream transferred to Charlotte FC in 2024 and has anchored the defense as the club sits sixth in the Eastern Conference with six wins, six losses and three draws.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2026
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In many arrangements, they were delegated not simply financial risk, but substantial operational authority including utilization management, specialty referral oversight, chronic disease management, care coordination, and in some cases claims payment functions themselves.—
Sachin H. Jain,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The core mechanism of the Constitution is the way that the United States government is funded through taxes voted by Congress, through spending voted by Congress, and through financial power delegated by Congress to the president.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
20 May 2026
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For example, Dick Cheney’s 2008 address to the graduates emphasized the Coast Guard legacy and role in homeland security and commended the class on its motto to defend the Constitution and uphold high standards.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2026
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Sarah Eagan, executive director of the Center for Children’s Advocacy and former Child Advocate, said Scheff should be commended for running a challenging agency.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
27 May 2026
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The president delivered a video address to the gathering.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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Cervantes got the call Sunday against Oregon (40-16) with the Big Ten title on the line, and delivered five scoreless innings, striking out five batters with three walks and four hits.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
28 May 2026
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“Recommended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommended. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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