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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 governor is recommending that lawmakers cut more than $600 million from the state’s operating budget.
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Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
The motion, introduced by Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson and Councilmember Ysabel Jurado, creates a three-member ad hoc committee tasked with reviewing all pending city matters related to Measure ULA and recommending next steps.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 12 Mar. 2026
The committee held the package for nearly two months before eventually recommending it for approval with significant changes.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
As reserves dwindled, many governments resorted to demand-side action to keep costs under control, including recommending remote work where possible.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
At the end of his 24-hour overtime shift, Mullen handed the reins to Battalion Chief Mario Garcia, recommending that the incoming chief scope out the fire perimeter.
—Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
The plan to stop recommending mRNA Covid shots has been shelved only for the time being, according to the people familiar, and could be still revived at some point in the coming months.
—Adam Cancryn, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
Amid the backlog, experts are recommending travelers enroll in programs like TSA PreCheck or CLEAR to keep things moving as quickly as possible before your next departure.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
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.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
The motion, introduced by Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson and Councilmember Ysabel Jurado, creates a three-member ad hoc committee tasked with reviewing all pending city matters related to Measure ULA and recommending next steps.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 12 Mar. 2026
The committee held the package for nearly two months before eventually recommending it for approval with significant changes.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
As reserves dwindled, many governments resorted to demand-side action to keep costs under control, including recommending remote work where possible.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
At the end of his 24-hour overtime shift, Mullen handed the reins to Battalion Chief Mario Garcia, recommending that the incoming chief scope out the fire perimeter.
—Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
The plan to stop recommending mRNA Covid shots has been shelved only for the time being, according to the people familiar, and could be still revived at some point in the coming months.
—Adam Cancryn, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
Amid the backlog, experts are recommending travelers enroll in programs like TSA PreCheck or CLEAR to keep things moving as quickly as possible before your next departure.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
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.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommending
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Johnson found Hall early in his prep career at Plano East High School, handing the then-sophomore his first college offer.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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That is all the Philadelphia Phillies could hope for after essentially handing him the keys to the position in the offseason, which was somewhat of a gamble given the lack of depth options and Crawford’s body of work.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Yet overall hiring was essentially unchanged, suggesting companies are reluctant to fill open positions, perhaps because of uncertainty around the impact of artificial intelligence.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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Wilson’s move in 2013 to step down as chairman of the board came weeks after his comments in an interview suggesting that Lululemon products didn’t need to cater to larger women.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
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And that majority shrank further after Greene retired in January, leaving her seat vacant for several months as Congress is at a standstill amid a partial government shutdown.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
11 Mar. 2026
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At least one officer with the Los Angeles Police Department shot an allegedly armed man on Tuesday morning, leaving him hospitalized.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Voting for the Oscars ended March 5, possibly giving members of the academy just enough time to reconsider the slate of nominees.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Deciphering program revisits five of the seven films screened during that inaugural year, giving audiences a rare chance to experience some of the festival’s earliest highlights.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2026
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The victim involved was identified by her family as Jada West, who reportedly had been bullied since transferring to the school.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Late Friday afternoon, Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Thomas Rebull issued a temporary restraining order barring Sarian from accessing or transferring funds from the bank accounts and from presenting himself as a representative of HSA.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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Owners are entrusting brokers with significant financial decisions.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
7 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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There is a long history of Congress delegating specific trade powers to the president.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 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 family of Virginia Giuffre issued a statement commending authorities for arresting the former prince.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
19 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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