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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
Piridzhanyan agreed, recommending that parents rotate through the five food groups throughout the week, packing different fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins and dairy.
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Kate Sequeira, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
The Food and Drug Administration in August set tighter guidelines on who can receive the latest COVID-19 vaccines, recommending the shots to only people over 65 or those with existing health problems.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
What was supposed to happen When there isn't a zealous anti-vaccine activist personally directing federal vaccine policy, US health agencies have a thorough, transparent protocol for approving and recommending vaccinations.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
Professional medical societies are breaking with the federal government and recommending shots more broadly—for all children, for example, and for all pregnant people.
—Daniel A. Gross, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2025
The White House's Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) commission is recommending that agencies like the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) explore guidelines to limit marketing unhealthy products, including possibly energy drinks, to children.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
From pointing your camera at a subway map and asking how to get to a specific place, to recommending options from a restaurant menu, snapping a picture and asking AI to help you out can deliver great results.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The commission would also issue an annual ethics report recommending updates to state law under Leonard's plan.
—Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
There's lots of advice online recommending cleaners like vinegar, dish soap, or other mild abrasives.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
Kate Sequeira, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
The Food and Drug Administration in August set tighter guidelines on who can receive the latest COVID-19 vaccines, recommending the shots to only people over 65 or those with existing health problems.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
What was supposed to happen When there isn't a zealous anti-vaccine activist personally directing federal vaccine policy, US health agencies have a thorough, transparent protocol for approving and recommending vaccinations.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
Professional medical societies are breaking with the federal government and recommending shots more broadly—for all children, for example, and for all pregnant people.
—Daniel A. Gross, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2025
The White House's Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) commission is recommending that agencies like the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) explore guidelines to limit marketing unhealthy products, including possibly energy drinks, to children.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
From pointing your camera at a subway map and asking how to get to a specific place, to recommending options from a restaurant menu, snapping a picture and asking AI to help you out can deliver great results.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The commission would also issue an annual ethics report recommending updates to state law under Leonard's plan.
—Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
There's lots of advice online recommending cleaners like vinegar, dish soap, or other mild abrasives.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommending
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Johnson then had a lengthy discussion with MLB’s replay office in New York before handing the bat to an authenticator sitting near the Yankees dugout.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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The American designer brought Miceli on board with him at Louis Vuitton, eventually handing her the design reins for fashion jewelry.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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Critics question the plan, suggesting the historic building be incorporated into a more substantial development.—
Matthew Glowicki,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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Reports surfaced this week suggesting that Chelsea Clinton may be considering a run for Congress in New York's 12th District, where longtime Democratic Representative Jerry Nadler has announced his retirement.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Afghan, who asked to remain anonymous, has lived for months at a time without leaving his home, fearful of retribution, and torture, from the Taliban.—
Chris Boccia,
ABC News,
5 Sep. 2025
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In defending Wolves leaving some of their business until later in the window and missing out on several targets publicly, Shi made a fairly strong case for the club.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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The European Commission said Google favored its own online display services, giving its ad exchange, AdX, a central role in the adtech supply chain.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Sep. 2025
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The YouTube cameras caught Kelce giving some tough love to Taylor, which involved a small head-butt and loud words.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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This approach reduces the risks associated with handling and transferring sensitive data across borders.—
Chidambaram Bhat,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Han recommends wrapping cut onions tightly in plastic wrap or transferring them to an airtight container to store in the fridge.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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Organizations prize leaders who can scale outcomes by delegating effectively, empowering teams, and creating the conditions for collective success.—
Matthew C. Meade,
Forbes.com,
3 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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From delivering disaster relief during devastating recent floods to investing in food banks, the business’ presence extends far beyond its checkout lines.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Later, in the fourth quarter, Ward hung in against oncoming pressure in the end zone before delivering a first-down throw to Calvin Ridley.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Recommending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommending. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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