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as in to leave
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 to suggest
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 recommend
Elliott recommended a series of changes such as refranchising PepsiCo’s network of independent bottlers that purchase the company’s brands and syrups, as Coca-Cola has done.
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Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Jurors recommended the judge sentence Holt to 17 years in prison for the murder conviction, 10 years for unlawful use of a weapon, and three years for each armed criminal action conviction.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2025
So, the group recommended that the city council require all new construction to have at least one single-user bathroom, effectively giving everyone a place to comfortably go.
—Rachel Royster
september 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2025
Under terms of the plea agreements, prosecutors will recommend a sentence of 30 to 34 years in prison for Lee, down from a mandatory life, court records show.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
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Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Jurors recommended the judge sentence Holt to 17 years in prison for the murder conviction, 10 years for unlawful use of a weapon, and three years for each armed criminal action conviction.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2025
So, the group recommended that the city council require all new construction to have at least one single-user bathroom, effectively giving everyone a place to comfortably go.
—Rachel Royster
september 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2025
Under terms of the plea agreements, prosecutors will recommend a sentence of 30 to 34 years in prison for Lee, down from a mandatory life, court records show.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommend
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In The History of Sound, Mescal plays Lionel Worthing, a talented singer from rural Kentucky who leaves his family farm to attend the Boston Music Conservatory.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Boring Company and Elon Musk have repeatedly suggested that the Teslas driving below Las Vegas will eventually drive themselves, but until now, there has been no firm timeline for when that process would formally begin.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
27 Aug. 2025
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Stage three, characterized by wound closure (as the name suggests), appeared between three and six weeks.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Physicians are handed big titles and even bigger responsibilities, but rarely the training or tools to lead well, especially as the pressures and stakes continue to rise.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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And yet, this was arguably the moment when the torch of greatness was handed from one American golf star to the next.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
22 Aug. 2025
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In addition to that, a membership gives you access to Prime Video, with unlimited streaming and original programming.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
4 Sep. 2025
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There is tremendous demand to be part of NFL team ownership and, relative to other leagues, very few sales or transfers of ownership stakes give a buyer controlling interest in a team.—
Michael Ozanian,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Counsell commended Horton for buckling down to make big pitches when the Rockies had runners in scoring position.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
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At the same time, Michels said, Tri-Lakes should be commended for taking the leap.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Horses transferred to other trainers ― most notably more than a dozen 2-year-olds to Steve Asmussen.—
Stephanie Kuzydym,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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Top players transferring to top programs has been a growing trend over the past decade, and that will only increase with the TSSAA one-time transfer rule.—
Cecil Joyce,
The Tennessean,
3 Sep. 2025
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Get the Expert Picks For players looking for an edge in the Pacific Classic, Racing Dudes’ 2025 Pacific Classic Betting Bible delivers race-by-race analysis, key plays, and expert selections.—
Jared Welch,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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This all-star lineup will deliver a polished, classy set that will leave festivalgoers on a high note.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Global markets rely on the Fed being insulated from political pressure, and our market entrusts the Fed with containing inflation; if the Fed's independence is lost, the way its decisions are interpreted changes, and the individual decisions that comprise our market change as well.—
Isaac Saul,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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Now, Condé’s editorial boss, Anna Wintour, has entrusted the magazine to a 37-year-old confidante and family friend with charisma, youth, and far less editorial experience than his recent predecessors.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Recommend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommend. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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