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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
The city is recommending zoning regulations that fall in line with state statute while trying to calm residents who are worried data centers will overwhelm resources like water and energy and impose on their quality of life.
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Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 July 2026
This year, experts are recommending additional caution with fireworks in North Carolina, as the heat wave could exacerbate dangerous conditions, The News & Observer reported.
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Eva Flowe
july 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
The hepatitis B vaccine was licensed in 1981, and the CDC began recommending universal infant vaccination in 1991.
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Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
An earnest academic was recommending the buddy system as a way to encourage friends to drink more water.
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Rob Crilly,
The Washington Examiner,
30 June 2026
Our agent is capable of recommending optimal solutions that can be transacted instantly online.
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Rob Green,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Rinsch faced a maximum term of 90 years, with federal prosecutors recommending a 60-month prison sentence.
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Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
Some cardiology guidelines push lower, recommending a target under 65 or 80 mg/dL for people ages 40 to 75 who take statins.
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Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
However, one small study is not enough to support recommending peppermint oil as a treatment for hypertension.
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Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
24 June 2026
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 July 2026
This year, experts are recommending additional caution with fireworks in North Carolina, as the heat wave could exacerbate dangerous conditions, The News & Observer reported.
—
Eva Flowe
july 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
The hepatitis B vaccine was licensed in 1981, and the CDC began recommending universal infant vaccination in 1991.
—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
An earnest academic was recommending the buddy system as a way to encourage friends to drink more water.
—
Rob Crilly,
The Washington Examiner,
30 June 2026
Our agent is capable of recommending optimal solutions that can be transacted instantly online.
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Rob Green,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Rinsch faced a maximum term of 90 years, with federal prosecutors recommending a 60-month prison sentence.
—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
Some cardiology guidelines push lower, recommending a target under 65 or 80 mg/dL for people ages 40 to 75 who take statins.
—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
However, one small study is not enough to support recommending peppermint oil as a treatment for hypertension.
—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommending
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Michael Lind, the writer and New America co-founder, argues in Commonplace, the magazine of Oren Cass’s American Compass, that a decent wage and a safety net should be enough, and that handing workers a stake in capital insults the dignity of their labor.
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Indeed, Gibson has found that there is nothing more rewarding than handing a patient a pair of dentures that will bring back their confidence and sense of self.
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One filing cited industry estimates suggesting that base live TV streaming packages rose significantly over time when sports programming was included, though Disney has denied any wrongdoing.
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But rates have remained elevated even as fuel costs eased, suggesting underlying cargo demand has been stronger than expected rather than driven solely by temporary cost inflation.
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The case was initiated in August by an asylum-seeker from Guatemala who was arrested after leaving a routine immigration hearing in San Francisco and then held without access to adequate hygiene, sanitation, medical care and legal advice, according to the complaint.
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The 'new normal' The threats facing high-profile events in 2026 differ from those held in recent decades as technology has quickly evolved, experts said, leaving law enforcement agencies working to catch up.
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The Athletics beat the Dodgers 7-1 on Wednesday night, giving the West Sacramento team its only win of the series with the Dodgers, winners of the past two World Series, failing to secure a three-game sweep.
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Another prohibits giving lectures in public parks without city permission.
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When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.
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The Coast Guard towed one boat to Queen’s Landing near Buckingham Fountain, and took the other vessel in tow, transferring its passengers to the Chicago Marine Police Department headquarters, the press release said.
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Brisson is arguably the sport’s biggest agent, and Trocheck — after nearly getting dealt at the March trade deadline — is entrusting him to facilitate a desirable move this summer.
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After, Roelker earned the confidence of Musk and a key lieutenant, Mark Juncosa, who began entrusting him with increasingly important projects, including flight software for Falcon Heavy, Crew Dragon, early versions of Starship, and, of course, the Starlink Internet constellation.
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Amazon has been slimming down its workforce and delegating more tasks to artificial intelligence.
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Set clear rules for delegating authority to agents—including scope, duration, purpose and revocation.
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Western, for his part, had by this time recovered something of his usual bluster, and began again upon the subject of Blifil, commending his estate and his family with great earnestness, as though these considerations alone ought to have settled the matter long since.
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Kennedy then mentioned her daughter and became emotional while commending her work.
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