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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
There is a possibility that Porter County Commissioners could reconsider the April 1 startup date at its Tuesday meeting, but that will depend on what Gunn recommends, Biggs said.
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Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 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
The American Red Cross recommends a rate of 100 to 120 chest compressions per minute, given 30 at a time with two breaths in between.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Lowe also recommends paying attention to the behavior of other nearby marine life.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
An interim report from the police corruption inquiry, which is due to continue next month, has been handed to Ramaphosa and recommends criminal investigations against several other police officers.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Mar. 2026
In Carroll County, the superintendent regularly recommends closing Outdoor School as a way of offsetting rising costs related to the Blueprint.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2026
Kennor recommends adding color to create texture and dimension.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2026
The MagGo Qi2 puck doesn’t include a wall adapter, although one is required for use (Anker recommends a 25W adapter that supports Power Delivery).
—Cameron Faulkner, The Verge, 26 Mar. 2026
Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 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
The American Red Cross recommends a rate of 100 to 120 chest compressions per minute, given 30 at a time with two breaths in between.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Lowe also recommends paying attention to the behavior of other nearby marine life.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
An interim report from the police corruption inquiry, which is due to continue next month, has been handed to Ramaphosa and recommends criminal investigations against several other police officers.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Mar. 2026
In Carroll County, the superintendent regularly recommends closing Outdoor School as a way of offsetting rising costs related to the Blueprint.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2026
Kennor recommends adding color to create texture and dimension.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2026
The MagGo Qi2 puck doesn’t include a wall adapter, although one is required for use (Anker recommends a 25W adapter that supports Power Delivery).
—Cameron Faulkner, The Verge, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommends
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His death now leaves a void at home and at school.—
Adi Guajardo,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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While Fisher’s athleticism leaves a lot to be desired, his high IQ and ability to diagnose from the middle make up for athletic limitations with an extra step on breaking up an offensive rhythm.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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As its name suggests, this is among Montreal’s smallest boutique hotels.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Research also suggests that state and federal gas taxes are just one component of a complex pricing scheme that includes the global price of oil and other factors, the group said.—
Matthew Daly,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 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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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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Aikido's system uses a passive primary cooling mechanism that transfers heat from the data centers through the steel walls of the ballast tanks and directly into the surrounding seawater, with the company claiming the thermal impact on the ocean is limited to a few meters around the structure.—
Etiido Uko
March 13,
New Atlas,
13 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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