recommends

present tense third-person singular of recommend

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of recommends Henry recommends keeping a travel-size moisturizer or hydrating mist on hand if your work environment tends to be dry. — Lindy Segal, Glamour, 22 Sep. 2026 Food and drink in Blowing Rock Western North Carolina is often known for moonshine, like that sold in Cedar Mountain, another small town Southern Living recommends. — Eva Flowe, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2026 The Cleveland Clinic recommends checking the label if that matters to you. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026 For people without symptoms or specific risk factors, no major medical group recommends full-body scans, including the American Cancer Society and the American College of Radiology. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026 Why the medical establishment isn’t sold No major medical group recommends full-body scans for people without specific risk factors. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026 Apple is pretty good about issuing patch updates to address these issues, and macOS uses the XProtect anti-malware tool, but PCMag principal writer for security, Neil Rubenking, still recommends using antivirus software on Macs. — Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026 Lautanen-Raleigh recommends coriander for baked goods and pickling spice, as well as spice blends, including curry powder, chili powder, and berbere. — Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommends
Verb
  • That flexibility could prove essential once the truck leaves Europe.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
  • That leaves sophomore DaSaahn Brame, South Alabama senior transfer Trent Thomas and other newcomers to fill the gap.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Kpler data suggests commodity tanker traffic through the strait over the past seven days was lower than usual but had not stopped.
    — September 18, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • But Alvarez suggests housing costs and homeownership are important variables in understanding the changing map.
    — Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Jurors are required to follow the law as the judge gives it to them.
    — Monu Bedi, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The cashmere blend also gives it that soft, elevated feel that makes even a basic travel outfit look a little more thoughtful.
    — Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • State attorneys general argued that the Constitution entrusts states, not federal officials, to conduct elections.
    — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • These responsibilities are the reason society entrusts lawyers with responsibilities unlike those of any other profession.
    — Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • The capture of Perim and Mocha gives a group trained and aided by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards greater ability to halt traffic in the Red Sea – and potentially hands Iran more leverage in its war with the US.
    — Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026
  • All John needs to do is recite the Green Lanterns oath the next time Hal hands him his ring for training.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The report commends changes including protecting wetlands, improving stormwater and wastewater infrastructure, and expanding water quality monitoring, including notification programs that warn people about unsafe conditions in rivers and streams.
    — Joe Brandt, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Maynard also commends the company for its presentation of the result, in light of AI’s tendency to copy humans’ mathematical results and present them as its own ideas.
    — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 12 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The program is also seeking information on how the IRGC transfers funds and materials to its terrorist and militia proxies and partners, as well as individuals or entities involved in financing or facilitating its activities.
    — September 18, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Their plan also transfers less money to the smaller-market teams if revenue goes up, which the industry is expecting with the new media deals coming in 2028.
    — Jim Bowden, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • And in the Prokofiev, the Philharmonic delivers a thrilling mix of chaotic exuberance and acrobatic precision.
    — Justin Davidson, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The songs Vaundy delivers with his sharp, skilled band hit the audience with overwhelming force.
    — Billboard Japan, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2026

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“Recommends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommends. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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