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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 remaining 16 states have chosen a more relaxed approach, with some recommending the individual school districts decide their own policies, and others, like Puerto Rico, only requiring a policy to be formed by 2026.
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Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2025
According to their sources, Kennedy's ACIP is considering recommending the vaccines to those 75 and older, while instructing those 74 and younger to speak with their doctor about getting a shot.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
As the Nepali population prepared for a possible nationwide internet blackout following the social media ban, users began recommending Bitchat across platforms like Reddit.
—Javier Bastardo, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Staying properly hydrated is also critical with experts recommending travelers drink at least a quart of water per hour, and consume at least a liter of water before even stepping on a trail.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2025
Because of that, Holloway had no authority to represent somene else, a federal magistrate judge said last month in documents recommending that the case be dismissed.
—Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2025
He's been recommending it since the stock traded in the single-digits per share.
—Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Already, California is bucking the feds by recommending broader access to the COVID-19 vaccine than what the FDA has approved.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2025
Piridzhanyan agreed, recommending that parents rotate through the five food groups throughout the week, packing different fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins and dairy.
—Kate Sequeira, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2025
According to their sources, Kennedy's ACIP is considering recommending the vaccines to those 75 and older, while instructing those 74 and younger to speak with their doctor about getting a shot.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
As the Nepali population prepared for a possible nationwide internet blackout following the social media ban, users began recommending Bitchat across platforms like Reddit.
—Javier Bastardo, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Staying properly hydrated is also critical with experts recommending travelers drink at least a quart of water per hour, and consume at least a liter of water before even stepping on a trail.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2025
Because of that, Holloway had no authority to represent somene else, a federal magistrate judge said last month in documents recommending that the case be dismissed.
—Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2025
He's been recommending it since the stock traded in the single-digits per share.
—Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Already, California is bucking the feds by recommending broader access to the COVID-19 vaccine than what the FDA has approved.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2025
Piridzhanyan agreed, recommending that parents rotate through the five food groups throughout the week, packing different fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins and dairy.
—Kate Sequeira, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommending
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Pass this newsletter to a friend — like handing them a bottle of ice-cold water during a marathon.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The department is warning people to be vigilant and to avoid handing their devices to strangers.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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The original wording suggesting that Soliman faced murder charges in Iraq had been included in the government’s successful argument for keeping him in custody.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement In one of several choreographed gestures suggesting a special and intimate relationship between Russia and India, Putin gave Modi a ride in his presidential limousine to their bilateral meeting in Tianjin.—
Shyam Saran,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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The world might end up ruled by large technology companies that impose their solutions throughout entire continents, leaving little space for homegrown creativity.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Many travelers like to take that whole week off, leaving the weekend before Christmas.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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The club fees paid by growers go to marketing investments used for websites, TikToks, and ads, giving it wider appeal.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
12 Sep. 2025
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As the overall matter heads towards its March 9, 2026 trial date start, Judge Liman will have the final word – for now – on bringing Swift on board and giving Baldoni and his Wayfarer co-founders more time for their own depositions.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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Weighing just over 1 oz (30 g) and about the size of a film roll, the tiny Charmera features a viewfinder, an LCD screen, a Type-C port for charging and transferring your shots, a flash, and a microSD card slot for up to 128 GB of storage.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
15 Sep. 2025
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These negotiations quickly transitioned to Iamaleava’s ticket out of town, transferring to UCLA for a greater payday.—
Tyler Small,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Decentralization by delegating power back to national capitals and community levels, creating a competition among ideas and regulatory systems in order to drive growth.—
Alden Abbott,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The best, in fact, are generally good at delegating.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
8 Aug. 2025
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Instead, Murphy drafted a resolution commending the students’ efforts and shared it with them.—
Teri Cadeau,
Twin Cities,
22 Aug. 2025
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Georgia has emerged as one of the nation’s most pivotal battlegrounds, flipping to President Joe Biden in 2020 and back to Trump in 2024, and delivering Democrats two Senate seats, even as Republicans have held the governor’s mansion for over two decades.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Roku 55-inch Pro Series TV keeps things simple while still delivering a cinematic punch and $300 discount.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Recommending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommending. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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