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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
For years, wildlife experts advised people attacked by black bears to fight back, while recommending that anyone confronted by a much larger grizzly lie still and play dead.
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Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
In December, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stopped recommending that all newborns get the hepatitis B vaccine, which has been highly effective at fighting a virus that can lead to lifelong infections and liver cancer.
—Duaa Eldeib, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
At this time, the United Nation’s health agency is not recommending that people stay confined that whole period; rather, the recommendation is to do active monitoring for symptoms, such as daily temperature checks, given that person-to-person spread has only been seen from symptomatic people.
—ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
No specific treatment is available for hantavirus infection, with the CDC recommending patients receive supportive care such as rest, hydration and treatment of symptoms.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 7 May 2026
To speed up funding, the council is recommending a change which is controversial among disaster experts.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 7 May 2026
The situation has reached the point where the state’s health department is now recommending that parents consider an optional, early dose of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine for infants younger than one year.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 7 May 2026
The panel is also considering recommending more oversight of agents working for collegiate athletes, limiting transfers between schools and exempting schools from federal antitrust laws to shield them from lawsuits on compensation.
—Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Haidacher agrees, recommending that homeowners keep food sealed (including pet food), clean up crumbs and spills, and ensure trash with food waste is sealed and managed properly.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
In December, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stopped recommending that all newborns get the hepatitis B vaccine, which has been highly effective at fighting a virus that can lead to lifelong infections and liver cancer.
—Duaa Eldeib, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
At this time, the United Nation’s health agency is not recommending that people stay confined that whole period; rather, the recommendation is to do active monitoring for symptoms, such as daily temperature checks, given that person-to-person spread has only been seen from symptomatic people.
—ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
No specific treatment is available for hantavirus infection, with the CDC recommending patients receive supportive care such as rest, hydration and treatment of symptoms.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 7 May 2026
To speed up funding, the council is recommending a change which is controversial among disaster experts.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 7 May 2026
The situation has reached the point where the state’s health department is now recommending that parents consider an optional, early dose of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine for infants younger than one year.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 7 May 2026
The panel is also considering recommending more oversight of agents working for collegiate athletes, limiting transfers between schools and exempting schools from federal antitrust laws to shield them from lawsuits on compensation.
—Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Haidacher agrees, recommending that homeowners keep food sealed (including pet food), clean up crumbs and spills, and ensure trash with food waste is sealed and managed properly.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommending
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No one was bowing down and handing them the World Series trophy just for that, just like no one should write them off because of a bad stretch of games.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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As the Timberwolves departed off the team bus in San Antonio on Sunday ahead of Game 1, there was Donte DiVincenzo, crutching his way off the steps before handing those off to hop onto his scooter.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
4 May 2026
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The lawsuit quotes comments on X, formerly known as Twitter, suggesting that at least some customers were moved to purchase Samsung TVs by the apparent endorsement.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
10 May 2026
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Reports indicate that significant numbers of voters are only now tuning into the campaign as the June primary election approaches, suggesting the race has struggled to maintain sustained engagement or generate early momentum.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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On Saturday, April 25, Banderas, 65, and Griffith, 68, were spotted leaving Beverly Hills sushi restaurant Matsuhisa arm-in-arm after enjoying dinner together.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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The complementary conditioner dials up the moisture with shea butter, murumuru butter, and amino acids to smooth and strengthen—leaving hair soft, bouncy, and ready for styling.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
28 Apr. 2026
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There, the pair of college students would listen to the trills of saxophones and shake hands with musicians, sometimes giving band members rides to gigs.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
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How Florida’s new voting maps favor white voters Voting rights groups have criticized the new Florida maps as giving an unfair advantage to the GOP and the white communities that make up the majority of the party’s voter base.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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After transferring from West Aurora, Tyler Davis has been in Aurora Central Catholic’s baseball program for only two seasons, but one thing was clear right away.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Whether those six figures are invested in real estate, stocks, bonds, precious metals or a mix of all four, taking this much money out of your savings account and transferring it elsewhere always needs to be done judiciously.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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The company, which also makes the AI model Claude, has claimed that Mythos is currently too advanced for public release, and is instead entrusting the model to cybersecurity experts for the time being.—
Justin Klawans,
TheWeek,
9 Apr. 2026
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Jahangir abandoned writing in the 17th regnal year as his health declined, entrusting continuation to his court historian Muʿtamad Khan, who extended the narrative to Jahangir’s 19th regnal year.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
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Swalwell, then 35, often used the app himself instead of delegating it to a staffer, posting short videos almost every day from travels around his California district or his work on Capitol Hill.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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The Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee, which is in charge of delegating federal funds for autism research, is now stacked with individuals who hold this view.—
David Rivera,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Vogue's hosts asked her on the carpet, later commending her dedication to fashion, art and costume.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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Attention around Simpson has since taken off, with people commending him for his kindness and generosity.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Recommending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommending. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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