recommends

present tense third-person singular of recommend

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of recommends Cleveland Clinic says some early research is encouraging, but black garlic isn’t medicine and shouldn’t replace any treatment your doctor recommends. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026 For everyday food safety, Taylor recommends skipping both homemade mixtures and commercial washes. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2026 Test the color directly on your mouth rather than trusting a hand swatch, Vogue India’s makeup artist guide recommends. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026 To make the fall transition easier, Lok recommends gradually shifting bedtime and wake-up time later in the days leading up to the change. — Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026 Naperville Preservation’s plan recommends that at least one full-time city employee dedicate 50% of their time to the topic. — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026 The blogger also recommends finding a stay with a cozy fireplace, as winter brings cooler days and occasional rain to the North Bay. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 28 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommends
Verb
  • Without a mathematical component, education for citizenship leaves students only partially prepared for democratic participation.
    — Ismar Volić, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The Gators’ understandably rigourous standards for inclusion leaves Meyer as the last man who is qualified.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Normal mode was also much friendlier than the appearance suggests.
    — Kevin Fanady, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
  • As its name suggests, the Memories of Japan Discovery Set pays homage to the sights, sounds, and scents of Japan, with nine mini scents that span from Japanese Whiskey to Matcha Soft Serve to Tokyo Nights.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Hemphill says doing the main pruning in spring prevents winter damage to tender young shoots and gives them a clean start for the new season.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Cocktails here are pretty and punchy, and the open-air setting gives it a truly Mediterranean vibe.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 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
  • Rodrigo regularly hands a bouquet to a fan or a special guest in the crowd.
    — Teo Armus, Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2026
  • The universal glee of getting tacos (Silvia Razgova) Picture the moment when a taquero hands you a warm paper plate heaping with warm tortillas and meats on a street in Los Angeles.
    — Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Robertson commends Bowick’s candor across her two interviews, the first of which spanned two days of filming.
    — Hunter Ingram, Variety, 27 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • The $449 Ace Ultra is the company's do-over, with sonic upgrades and a new feature called Headphone Linking, which transfers audio between the headphones and compatible Sonos speakers over Wi-Fi.
    — Christian de Looper, PC Magazine, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Wu said sometimes when a restaurant transfers owners or wants to add takeout, that could trigger additional zoning reviews.
    — Payton May, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • GuangYu utilized extensive in-house manufacturing capabilities to wrap the chassis in lightweight carbon-fiber panels to create a vehicle that delivers a staggering 370 hp per metric ton.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Blue Origin has developed a new rocket engine that delivers more thrust with significantly less hardware.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026

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“Recommends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommends. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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