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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
In November 2025, the city of Madison released a study recommending placing a station along Lake Monona and John Nolen Drive, which would be located near the Capitol Square, Monona Terrace and downtown hotels, according to the study.
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Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Kristen Beckstead, a CFP and vice president at First Horizon Advisors in Nashville, is quoted in AARP recommending that retirees consider holding 18 to 24 months of essential expenses in a liquid emergency fund.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026
The National Weather Service is also recommending at-risk people, such as those with respiratory issues or the elderly, to remain indoors.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Several new members of Kennedy’s remade ACIP have repeatedly cast doubt on COVID vaccines’ safety; following that group’s advice, the CDC recently stopped recommending the shot to all Americans and now says that people should consult with their physicians before receiving one.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
Speaking of head coach Brian Schottenheimer, Prescott is fine-tuning his game this offseason in an area that Schottenheimer is recommending.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Mar. 2026
Tasked with recommending campuses for closure, the Schools of Tomorrow Implementation Committee was expected to recommend a plan Tuesday night for the district’s board of education to consider next week.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability, or COPA, is currently recommending that a Chicago police officer be fired for shooting and paralyzing a 13-year-old back in 2022.
—Jermont Terry, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
The National Transportation Safety Board has been recommending such Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast systems to be installed since 2008.
—Josh Funk, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Kristen Beckstead, a CFP and vice president at First Horizon Advisors in Nashville, is quoted in AARP recommending that retirees consider holding 18 to 24 months of essential expenses in a liquid emergency fund.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026
The National Weather Service is also recommending at-risk people, such as those with respiratory issues or the elderly, to remain indoors.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Several new members of Kennedy’s remade ACIP have repeatedly cast doubt on COVID vaccines’ safety; following that group’s advice, the CDC recently stopped recommending the shot to all Americans and now says that people should consult with their physicians before receiving one.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
Speaking of head coach Brian Schottenheimer, Prescott is fine-tuning his game this offseason in an area that Schottenheimer is recommending.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Mar. 2026
Tasked with recommending campuses for closure, the Schools of Tomorrow Implementation Committee was expected to recommend a plan Tuesday night for the district’s board of education to consider next week.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability, or COPA, is currently recommending that a Chicago police officer be fired for shooting and paralyzing a 13-year-old back in 2022.
—Jermont Terry, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
The National Transportation Safety Board has been recommending such Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast systems to be installed since 2008.
—Josh Funk, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommending
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That ruling could deal a blow to Fuller and Pinilla’s side, either by eliminating important witnesses if the case were to go to trial or by handing the city additional leverage in settlement discussions.—
Tess Riski
March 3,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2026
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In past years, the council raised parking fees and slashed vacant positions instead of handing employees a pink slip.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Investors are bracing for a prolonged conflict, suggesting the oil spike may not be short-lived.—
Marcus Wong,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Japan and Taiwan China and Japan relations are currently particularly fraught, with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggesting last year Japan might get involved if China invades Taiwan, which Beijing claims as its own territory.—
Jennifer Pak,
NPR,
8 Mar. 2026
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Higher energy prices would ultimately filter through to consumer and producer prices, particularly for economies that rely heavily on Middle East oil imports, leaving central banks scrambling to reassess their interest rate trajectory.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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Audits have found the agency lacked proper oversight over its funds and programs, leaving them susceptible to waste and fraud.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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The universe is giving us space to integrate new desires without losing compassion for others.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The up-and-coming It girl is giving a masterclass in 90s nostalgia while giving it a fun, modern twist that is just so contagious.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
6 Mar. 2026
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As someone who frequently spends weekends on the lake or traveling to and from children’s sporting tournaments, durable products that can withstand transferring from the truck to the boat and everywhere in between are necessary.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Coaching staffs don’t have to worry anymore about players transferring after spring practice.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Mar. 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
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Until then, the temporary council must decide whether to continue delegating defense decision-making to Ali Larijani, Iran’s top national security official, and Ghalibaf.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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The test underscored the Air Force’s goal of keeping a human in command while delegating tactical tasks to autonomous systems.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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Trump previously endorsed the Hungarian politician in 2020, commending Orbán’s restrictive immigration policies and dedication to job creation.—
Sarah Davis,
The Hill,
13 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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“Recommending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommending. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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