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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
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
Now the report is recommending that the Legislature pass a bill that would authorize the state to acquire the property through eminent domain, which is the power of the government to take private property for public use.
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Neal Riley,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
The village is recommending up to a $340,000 incentive to be paid over a maximum of 10 years.
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Linda Girardi,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Cary Grant, a former airline captain and current assistant professor at the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's College of Aviation previously shared safety tips with Travel + Leisure, recommending passengers choose seats near emergency exits and pay close attention to the safety demonstrations.
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Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
The 2026 refresh on slip dresses leans heavily into contrast and layering, with stylists recommending unexpected pairings like trousers, oversized blazers, hoodies, combat boots, and sneakers to give the silky silhouette a modern edge.
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Julia Guerra,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
The Charter Reform Commission offered its answer two months ago, recommending that the council retain the power to suspend, but only with a three-fourths vote — 12 out of 15.
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Los Angeles City Hall,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Some commentators are recommending that people take their benefits as soon as possible because of the shortfall.
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Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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
Now the report is recommending that the Legislature pass a bill that would authorize the state to acquire the property through eminent domain, which is the power of the government to take private property for public use.
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Neal Riley,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
The village is recommending up to a $340,000 incentive to be paid over a maximum of 10 years.
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Linda Girardi,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Cary Grant, a former airline captain and current assistant professor at the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's College of Aviation previously shared safety tips with Travel + Leisure, recommending passengers choose seats near emergency exits and pay close attention to the safety demonstrations.
—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
The 2026 refresh on slip dresses leans heavily into contrast and layering, with stylists recommending unexpected pairings like trousers, oversized blazers, hoodies, combat boots, and sneakers to give the silky silhouette a modern edge.
—
Julia Guerra,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
The Charter Reform Commission offered its answer two months ago, recommending that the council retain the power to suspend, but only with a three-fourths vote — 12 out of 15.
—
Los Angeles City Hall,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Some commentators are recommending that people take their benefits as soon as possible because of the shortfall.
—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
19 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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This revelation sparks questions about a potential double standard by MLB, suggesting a stricter enforcement of uniform policies now that the issue has garnered national attention, compared to Kershaw's similar past actions.
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The 2024 study, published in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine, is among a growing amount of human and animal research suggesting plastics pose health hazards that only now are coming into focus.
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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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Healthcare economists say giving people access to preventive healthcare saves taxpayers money in the long run by keeping the workforce healthy and relieving pressure on an overburdened system.
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Denise Mendez is practicing giving cues to a training dog at the Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Center.
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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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“Recommending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommending. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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