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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
When the product delivers clear value and distinctive experiences at sea and ashore, travel agents feel confident recommending the brand.
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Adam Goldstein, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Here’s a look at the titles that had listeners reluctantly pressing pause and enthusiastically recommending them.
—Ashlee Conour, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
The engineer works for you and has no financial interest in recommending repairs.
—Allison Palmer
updated February 19, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
And for now, WBD is still recommending that all those shareholders vote to approve the Netflix deal, not Paramount’s.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2026
Last December, the IOC took a step in that direction, recommending that Russians be allowed to participate in the upcoming Youth Games.
—Sean Strockyj, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
But rather than making this change at the flick of a switch, many fertility doctors are now recommending hopeful patients spend a few months improving their health to give themselves the best chances of conceiving.
—Rachel Hosie, SELF, 16 Feb. 2026
On Monday, the jury was instructed not to hold Meta and YouTube liable for allowing third-party content, failing to remove third-party content or recommending third-party content.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Over the past decade, screening guidelines have swung from recommending routine screening to advising against it to landing somewhere in between, and major organizations still don’t all say it the same way.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Adam Goldstein, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Here’s a look at the titles that had listeners reluctantly pressing pause and enthusiastically recommending them.
—Ashlee Conour, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
The engineer works for you and has no financial interest in recommending repairs.
—Allison Palmer
updated February 19, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
And for now, WBD is still recommending that all those shareholders vote to approve the Netflix deal, not Paramount’s.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2026
Last December, the IOC took a step in that direction, recommending that Russians be allowed to participate in the upcoming Youth Games.
—Sean Strockyj, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
But rather than making this change at the flick of a switch, many fertility doctors are now recommending hopeful patients spend a few months improving their health to give themselves the best chances of conceiving.
—Rachel Hosie, SELF, 16 Feb. 2026
On Monday, the jury was instructed not to hold Meta and YouTube liable for allowing third-party content, failing to remove third-party content or recommending third-party content.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Over the past decade, screening guidelines have swung from recommending routine screening to advising against it to landing somewhere in between, and major organizations still don’t all say it the same way.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommending
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Almost fifty years ahead of the battles of World War II, the Marquis de Morès had faced death in order to avoid handing Africa over to the British and the Jews.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Feb. 2026
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In one clip, Brian prepares his father and son to set out on their college road trip, handing his dad a backpack with his son’s asthma and allergy medications inside.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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Recent polling data indicates Republican candidates have gained competitive ground, with conservative commentator Steve Hilton leading the field at 17% support, followed by Democrat Eric Swalwell and Republican Chad Bianco tied at 14%, suggesting the race structure favors neither party decisively.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Consider reaching out to a neighbor or colleague and suggesting a get-together — something fun for everyone.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Before leaving, secure your home by locking it.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The rain started early in the morning and continued well into the night, soaking busy freeways in the midst of rush hour traffic and leaving some businesses and homes flooded.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Staff strike an easy balance, remaining accessible while still giving guests the space to enjoy the area’s quiet and calm.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Again, the Dodgers have talked openly about giving him more days off, because everything with this organization centers on October.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Iowa could get rid of townships as a unit of government and eliminate their boards of trustees, transferring their local authority to their respective counties.—
Stephen Gruber-Miller,
Des Moines Register,
20 Feb. 2026
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Staff cleans up the sand that blows throughout the season to prevent winds from transferring it onto Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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At any rate, the fact that NBC is entrusting its sportsapalooza to Tirico speaks volumes about the quality of his work and his broad appeal as a television personality.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Before dying of cancer in 2013, Chávez handpicked Maduro as his successor, entrusting him with a country already buckling under the weight of dependence on oil, and the realization that prosperity was coming to an end.—
Jorge Valencia,
NPR,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Unlike others, Isom does not court glory for himself while delegating the heavy lifting.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
16 Feb. 2026
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Paralympic medalist Isaac Jean-Paul reframes disability as an environmental design problem, while systems architect Ken Cardwell warns of the risks of delegating identity to artificial intelligence.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Feb. 2026
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That was the closest the 2026 DGA speeches came to being political outside of union support, with directors Coogler and Safdie both commending the insurance the guild provides (particularly as each director has a child that is currently sick).—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
8 Feb. 2026
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His teammates rallied behind him — including Sakamoto, men’s short program winner Yuma Kagiyama (who bested Malinin with a truly exceptional showing) and pairs favorites Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara — commending the rock solid performance.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Recommending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommending. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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