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as in handing
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 suggesting
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 recommending
Guangzhou native Chen Huiyi, 32, runs an English-language channel on Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu, recommending the best places for tourists to visit in her hometown.
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Chris Lau, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
The panel is also considering recommending more oversight of agents working for collegiate athletes, limiting transfers between schools and exempting schools from federal antitrust laws to shield them from lawsuits on compensation.
—Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
The lawsuit in federal court in Boston originally focused on Kennedy’s decision to stop recommending COVID-19 vaccinations for most children and pregnant women.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Drastic cuts to school system Without actually recommending any, the interim superintendent presented the committee with theories of drastic cuts to the school system.
—Kristina Rex, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
The plan includes some new ideas, such as recommending the San Diego Housing Commission use the leverage of thousands of subsidized housing units in the city to secure them all a bulk-rate plan for high-speed internet.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Haidacher agrees, recommending that homeowners keep food sealed (including pet food), clean up crumbs and spills, and ensure trash with food waste is sealed and managed properly.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
To celebrate, the Literary Hub staff will be recommending one great poem to read every (work) day of the month.
—Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 30 Apr. 2026
Fire officials are recommending people in affected areas pay close attention to directions in case the fire comes close enough for evacuations, though no orders had been issued across the vast area Wednesday morning.
—Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Chris Lau, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
The panel is also considering recommending more oversight of agents working for collegiate athletes, limiting transfers between schools and exempting schools from federal antitrust laws to shield them from lawsuits on compensation.
—Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
The lawsuit in federal court in Boston originally focused on Kennedy’s decision to stop recommending COVID-19 vaccinations for most children and pregnant women.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Drastic cuts to school system Without actually recommending any, the interim superintendent presented the committee with theories of drastic cuts to the school system.
—Kristina Rex, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
The plan includes some new ideas, such as recommending the San Diego Housing Commission use the leverage of thousands of subsidized housing units in the city to secure them all a bulk-rate plan for high-speed internet.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Haidacher agrees, recommending that homeowners keep food sealed (including pet food), clean up crumbs and spills, and ensure trash with food waste is sealed and managed properly.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
To celebrate, the Literary Hub staff will be recommending one great poem to read every (work) day of the month.
—Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 30 Apr. 2026
Fire officials are recommending people in affected areas pay close attention to directions in case the fire comes close enough for evacuations, though no orders had been issued across the vast area Wednesday morning.
—Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommending
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No one was bowing down and handing them the World Series trophy just for that, just like no one should write them off because of a bad stretch of games.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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As the Timberwolves departed off the team bus in San Antonio on Sunday ahead of Game 1, there was Donte DiVincenzo, crutching his way off the steps before handing those off to hop onto his scooter.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
4 May 2026
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Reports suggesting Sarah Ferguson has stepped back from public life to protect her family are being met with skepticism from within her own circle.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
3 May 2026
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These people were not suggesting that the Texans overpaid for Anderson, but none were shocked his new contract reached $50 million per year.—
Jonathan M. Alexander,
Houston Chronicle,
3 May 2026
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On Saturday, April 25, Banderas, 65, and Griffith, 68, were spotted leaving Beverly Hills sushi restaurant Matsuhisa arm-in-arm after enjoying dinner together.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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The complementary conditioner dials up the moisture with shea butter, murumuru butter, and amino acids to smooth and strengthen—leaving hair soft, bouncy, and ready for styling.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
28 Apr. 2026
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There, the pair of college students would listen to the trills of saxophones and shake hands with musicians, sometimes giving band members rides to gigs.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
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How Florida’s new voting maps favor white voters Voting rights groups have criticized the new Florida maps as giving an unfair advantage to the GOP and the white communities that make up the majority of the party’s voter base.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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Dezeurn played football for Palisades in the fall after transferring from Bishop Alemany last season.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Federal prosecutors indicted Michel in 2019, accusing him of illegally transferring funds into former President Barack Obama's 2012 re-election campaign.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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The company, which also makes the AI model Claude, has claimed that Mythos is currently too advanced for public release, and is instead entrusting the model to cybersecurity experts for the time being.—
Justin Klawans,
TheWeek,
9 Apr. 2026
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Jahangir abandoned writing in the 17th regnal year as his health declined, entrusting continuation to his court historian Muʿtamad Khan, who extended the narrative to Jahangir’s 19th regnal year.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee, which is in charge of delegating federal funds for autism research, is now stacked with individuals who hold this view.—
David Rivera,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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In this role, helicopters would morph from the actual shooter to delegating shooter roles to drones.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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Vogue's hosts asked her on the carpet, later commending her dedication to fashion, art and costume.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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Attention around Simpson has since taken off, with people commending him for his kindness and generosity.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Recommending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommending. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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