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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 police don’t seem to know whether to go with what the stewards are recommending or what their bosses have set out.
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James Pearce, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
As part of his plea agreement, prosecutors are recommending that Hern serve 15 months in prison.
—Quinlan Bentley, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2025
In May 2023, Tempel received a letter from Sebert recommending her termination; the School Board voted in July 2023 to fire her.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025
City staff is now recommending that the construction contract be given to Otto Construction, which was the lowest of five bidders.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Both Sora and Vibes are designed to be highly personalized, recommending new videos based on what people have already engaged with.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Commissioner Tammy Pierce, who represents the section of Fort Worth where the development will go, thanked Black Mountain, via Riley, for bringing more money and employment opportunities to the area before recommending changing the site’s zoning to allow for the data center.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
This plan includes elements of the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) and Mediterranean Diets and emphasizes nutrients and ingredients, while recommending plenty of vegetables, fruits, nuts, fish and whole grains.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 25 Sep. 2025
Harbstreet says she’s been recommending it to clients for years as a way to infuse everything from salads to pasta with that much more protein.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 25 Sep. 2025
James Pearce, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
As part of his plea agreement, prosecutors are recommending that Hern serve 15 months in prison.
—Quinlan Bentley, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2025
In May 2023, Tempel received a letter from Sebert recommending her termination; the School Board voted in July 2023 to fire her.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025
City staff is now recommending that the construction contract be given to Otto Construction, which was the lowest of five bidders.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Both Sora and Vibes are designed to be highly personalized, recommending new videos based on what people have already engaged with.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Commissioner Tammy Pierce, who represents the section of Fort Worth where the development will go, thanked Black Mountain, via Riley, for bringing more money and employment opportunities to the area before recommending changing the site’s zoning to allow for the data center.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
This plan includes elements of the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) and Mediterranean Diets and emphasizes nutrients and ingredients, while recommending plenty of vegetables, fruits, nuts, fish and whole grains.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 25 Sep. 2025
Harbstreet says she’s been recommending it to clients for years as a way to infuse everything from salads to pasta with that much more protein.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommending
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Hamas, in its response, reiterated its longstanding openness to handing power over to a politically independent Palestinian body.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
3 Oct. 2025
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Tuchel called up Anderson for the first time for the World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia, handing him his debut on September 6, in a 2-0 win over Andorra.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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These rare steroids were linked to ancient sponges, but the findings sparked debate, with some suggesting alternative origins, including non-biological processes.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Trump has fueled additional uncertainty by suggesting that his administration could use the shutdown to impose permanent cuts to the federal workforce and social programs.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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Ross and the unit's six other horses are responsible for helping the police handle crowd control, whether its amid the thousands stumbling through Lower Broadway or the rush of 65,000 fans entering or leaving Nissan Stadium for a Titans game.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Senate also passed, by wide margins, legislation already passed by the House that will remove the 6% sales tax from fuel sales and raise the fuel tax by 20 cents per gallon, leaving the price motorists pay at the pump about the same.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Ross is also taller, giving officers more viewing coverage above crowds than Walking Horses, which can be as short as 14 hands, or 4 feet, 9 inches tall.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Free friendship bracelets at Insomnia Cookies Meanwhile, Insomnia Cookies is giving customers free friendship bracelets for the day.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
3 Oct. 2025
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Statewide, most of the turnover came from educators exiting their school districts entirely, including for retirement or jobs in new fields, instead of transferring to a different school district, the Policy Forum reported.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The story follows So-ri, who after transferring schools finds a mysterious letter from the previous desk occupant, sparking a search for hidden letters and personal discovery.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
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The age of a leader delegating tasks and managing workflows no longer exists in successful businesses, as AI can handle most operational tasks.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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Marketing professionals should still rely on their own skills throughout the process of using GenAI tools, instead of merely delegating their responsibilities.—
Roman Vrublivskyi,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After commending leaders for their work, the president spoke of changes being made at the Pentagon, including the decision to rename the Department of Defense to the Department of War.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Cozens’ former teammate Kyle Okposo took to Cozens right away, even commending the youngster for his leadership skills.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Bigfoot Forestry frames its work around that balance, advocating for practices that aim to protect ecological function while delivering practical, community-minded results.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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Indeed, while some other big media groups, such as ITV and Fremantle, have battled the industry’s headwinds in the last couple years, Banijay Entertainment, whose parent company Banijay Group is listed on the Amsterdam stock exchange, has been delivering strong numbers.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Recommending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommending. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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