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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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2
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
Boat rides on Lake Como are a must, and Zucchi recommends always traveling with a scarf because things can get choppy and windy.
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Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2025
Stein recommends avoiding using abrasive cleaners or sponges that could scratch the mirror's surface.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 19 July 2025
This includes taking the medications recommended or prescribed, managing your weight, exercising consistently, and getting support.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 19 July 2025
Leah recommends a foster-dog organization that was founded by a billionaire heiress–David Beckham’s daughter-in-law.
—Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 18 July 2025
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Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2025
Stein recommends avoiding using abrasive cleaners or sponges that could scratch the mirror's surface.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 19 July 2025
This includes taking the medications recommended or prescribed, managing your weight, exercising consistently, and getting support.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 19 July 2025
Leah recommends a foster-dog organization that was founded by a billionaire heiress–David Beckham’s daughter-in-law.
—Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 18 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for recommend
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommend
Verb
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When officers arrived, Crowder had left the department store.—
Christine Pelisek,
People.com,
30 July 2025
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Without early intervention, the trauma of being homeless — both physical and emotional — can leave lasting scars on individuals and ripple effects throughout our communities.—
Ethan Hylton,
IndyStar,
30 July 2025
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On the other hand, vague explanations or rigid policies may suggest pay inequities, poor planning, or a top-down management structure.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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However, even the most fearsome beasts were never totally safe, new research suggests.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 July 2025
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Earlier that month, Dobie students, teachers and families learned the district is considering closing their 51-year-old campus or handing it over to a charter operator in the fall as a preemptive measure to stave off severe state sanctions.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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But, where most new arrivals are handed a club scarf or even a football to hold aloft, the 27-year-old was instead clutching the symbol of a very different sport.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
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Despite cloudy skies and a smattering of light rain, the scene on the last Saturday morning in July at the reconstructed South Shore beach gave a strong indication of what's to come.—
Rose Androwich,
jsonline.com,
27 July 2025
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Pro Bowl quarterback Matthew Stafford was expected to miss the first handful of practices with a sore back, but head coach Sean McVay gave an update on Stafford's status on Saturday that likely has Rams fans at least a little concerned.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 July 2025
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Scott commended the efforts of bystanders, many of whom stepped in to help injured strangers.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
20 July 2025
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In commending the souls of the deceased to the loving mercy of Almighty God, the Holy Father prays for the consolation of those who grieve and for the recovery of the injured.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 July 2025
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More than 1,800 files were transferred after Gong had already accepted a position with one of the company's competitors.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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Griner was transferred to a Russian penal colony roughly 300 miles outside of Moscow after being sentenced to nine years in prison.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
23 July 2025
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Seibert’s sage-but-kooky bird (stunningly costumed by Shelby Newport in a fabulous cloak of multicolored neckties, sort of like a bohemian bagman) delivers both great laughs and deep feeling.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
30 July 2025
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This one is peachy-pink in color, dry and fresh and delivers a tart red-fruit profile: think currants and pomegranate.—
Lana Bortolot,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Floridians have a right to know their leaders aren’t selling the power entrusted in them to the highest bidder.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 July 2025
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Camp Mystic, a girls' summer camp nestled in the Hill Country, lost dozens of its campers in the surge, along with staff members who died trying to save the girls entrusted to their care.—
Theresa Payton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
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“Recommend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommend. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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