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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
The research shows that employees led by effective leaders who demonstrate strong leadership are dramatically more engaged, productive, and likely to recommend their organizations.
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Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
However, keep in mind that professional installation is recommended, which makes for an additional cost.
—Belle Duchene, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025
Deep dive Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has removed the COVID vaccine from the list of vaccines recommended for healthy pregnant women.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 June 2025
The Illinois Department of Public Health is recommending residing residents of an unincorporated Lake Bluff mobile home park who received their drinking water from private wells should consider testing the water for contaminants.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
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Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
However, keep in mind that professional installation is recommended, which makes for an additional cost.
—Belle Duchene, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025
Deep dive Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has removed the COVID vaccine from the list of vaccines recommended for healthy pregnant women.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 June 2025
The Illinois Department of Public Health is recommending residing residents of an unincorporated Lake Bluff mobile home park who received their drinking water from private wells should consider testing the water for contaminants.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommend
Verb
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In one case, the person had left the state overnight.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
10 June 2025
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After Naomi’s birth, Parker-Tyus returned with some of her strongest stats—even after a tough pregnancy that left her weak and sick.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
10 June 2025
Verb
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Hence, Greg Shove, Section AI’s CEO, suggests that boards take an hour every six months to do a really honest check-in: What is the unique value proposition your company currently offers the marketplace, and how good is AI at doing it?—
Kelly Huang,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The lack of bloody clashes in those cities after October 7th suggests that the Hamas attack didn’t inflame the same divisions, and might even have initially fostered solidarity across ethnic lines.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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Lamar, who is the night’s most nominated act, was handed a slew of additional trophies by host Kevin Hart, though the particulars of the awards were not named.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2025
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The Pittsburgh Pirates won both games, 2-1 and 5-1. 1963 — Playing the first Sunday night game in major league history because of excessive heat during the day, the Houston Colt .45s handed the San Francisco Giants their seventh straight loss in Houston, 3-0.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
Verb
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Adding Ángeles Cruz also seemed natural to give Sira a voice.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
8 June 2025
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Some shook their legs nervously, others gave death glares to folks with the misfortune of sitting on creaky chairs.—
Omkar Khandekar,
NPR,
8 June 2025
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In a quote included in Dashlane’s post, the head of the organization behind the FIDO2 standard commended its efforts.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
5 June 2025
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His directorial debut, Creed III, did well at the box office — a franchise best of $276 million globally — with critics commending it as a promising first Rocky movie without Rocky.—
Zak Cheney-Rice,
Vulture,
2 June 2025
Verb
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Trump has proposed transferring the department's responsibilities to other agencies.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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The provision outlines regulatory definitions and sets new rates related to making and transferring silencers.—
Morgan Kromer,
The Washington Examiner,
5 June 2025
Verb
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Iglesias will deliver a career-spanning setlist encompassing both iconic standards and contemporary chart-toppers from his three-decade-plus career.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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Health care stakeholders across the spectrum would be well served to support the needs of small business for quality and affordability, and to enable innovative models that deliver better options going forward.—
Dan Mendelson,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
Verb
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While Social Security employees are entrusted with the records containing personal information, it was disputed whether the 11 DOGE team members could be trusted with same material.—
David G. Savage,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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He was tapped to be a special assistant at the Department of Homeland Security, who will now be entrusted with preventing terrorism.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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“Recommend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommend. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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