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as in leaves
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 suggests
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 recommends
To ward pests and disease, the gardening company recommends using organic sprays or Neem oil and regularly checking your plants for signs of infestation or illness.
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McClatchy, Idaho Statesman, 5 Apr. 2026
To water orchids, Chadwick recommends lifting out the plastic pot that is often housed within a decorative planter.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
Lindsey highly recommends Fantasyland.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
When to replace your mattress Mattress Firm recommends replacing your mattress every five to 10 years.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Bissig recommends aiming for February or early March to see the city at its best.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
World Health Organization guidance recommends that children receive two doses of the measles, usually given at 9 months of age in countries where measles is common and at 12–15 months in other countries.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends all adults do at least two days of muscle strengthening activities per week, such as weightlifting or bodyweight exercises like Pilates or yoga.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 27 Mar. 2026
Lowe also recommends paying attention to the behavior of other nearby marine life.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
McClatchy, Idaho Statesman, 5 Apr. 2026
To water orchids, Chadwick recommends lifting out the plastic pot that is often housed within a decorative planter.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
Lindsey highly recommends Fantasyland.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
When to replace your mattress Mattress Firm recommends replacing your mattress every five to 10 years.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Bissig recommends aiming for February or early March to see the city at its best.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
World Health Organization guidance recommends that children receive two doses of the measles, usually given at 9 months of age in countries where measles is common and at 12–15 months in other countries.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends all adults do at least two days of muscle strengthening activities per week, such as weightlifting or bodyweight exercises like Pilates or yoga.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 27 Mar. 2026
Lowe also recommends paying attention to the behavior of other nearby marine life.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommends
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Her early death, after an illness that the father initially contrives to ignore then notices just in time to capture her desperation in a fine sketch, leaves Mimí utterly disoriented, yearning only to achieve a level of self-control and detachment that will spare him their tumultuous struggle.—
Tim Parks,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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Her departure to the transfer portal leaves a significant gap in Missouri’s scoring and playmaking.—
Aaron Segal,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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Much in the popular culture suggests any aliens might be aggressive.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The remains were found partially covered in sediment, and their position on a sediment pile suggests intentional placement, likely as part of a ritual funerary practice.—
Ryan Brennan
April 4,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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This kit gives you the tools to protect yourself and your loved ones — especially vulnerable groups like children, older adults, and those with chronic conditions.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Those are two key factors courts weigh in issuing TROs, after which a judge gives a fuller consideration as the legal process plays out.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
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The host of the massacre is the powerful tycoon Chester Danforth (filmmaker David Cronenberg), a hotel and casino impresario, who entrusts the actual event planning to his adult children, twins Ursula and Titus (Sarah Michelle Gellar and Shawn Hatosy).—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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The Constitution entrusts Congress with the authority to declare war, ensuring that matters of armed conflict are subject to careful deliberations and democratic accountability.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
28 Feb. 2026
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The manager who hands her team an exit map and watches most of them stay anyway has done something the board retreat, the culture consultant, and the engagement platform cannot.—
Charles Edward Gehrke,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Turan hands me off to his roommate, Rory Carmichael, a genial 39-year-old engineer.—
Joe Hagan,
Vanity Fair,
18 Mar. 2026
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The report commends the steps that Mayor Mike Johnston and the city have taken to reduce homelessness and bolster tourism downtown.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
5 Mar. 2026
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Prince Andrew regrets his association with Epstein, and commends the bravery of Ms Giuffre and other survivors in standing up for themselves and others.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
19 Feb. 2026
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PCmover Professional automatically transfers your apps, files, settings, and even user profiles.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
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An example of a passive shoulder harness is Hilti’s EXO, which transfers the weight of arms to the hips using springs.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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Following someone’s suggestions delivers you to adventure's door under the Libra full moon.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Hranchuk, the consumer behavior expert and a professor at Brock University in Ontario, said the menu refresh can work if Panera simplifies its ordering process, delivers quality food and creates a consistent experience.—
St. Louis Post-Dispatch,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Recommends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommends. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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