1
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
How to Use Offbeat Green in Your Home Sherwin-Williams recommends using Offbeat Green as an accent color throughout your home, bringing brightness to your kitchen cabinets and warmth to your bedroom furniture.
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026
Brier recommends not waiting for the technology to be ready but rather preparing in advance.
—Dr. Jonathan Reichental, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Cleveland Clinic recommends being intentional about blinking as a first step.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026
The Mayo Clinic recommends contacting your doctor if symptoms worsen or don’t improve within one hour.
—Michelle Marchante
june 13, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
Due to the size of the trough, Scott recommends starting with a layer of rocks at the bottom, followed by a layer of manure, and then adding soil on top.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 13 June 2026
How To Deep Clean Marble Countertops For deep cleaning your marble countertops, Scheck recommends sticking to the gentle cleaners made for natural stone, and just take a little extra time with your cleaning routine.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
Rosenthal recommends splurging on universal-voltage hair tools, so you’re never left without an option for a quick touch-up abroad.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026
Brier recommends not waiting for the technology to be ready but rather preparing in advance.
—Dr. Jonathan Reichental, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Cleveland Clinic recommends being intentional about blinking as a first step.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026
The Mayo Clinic recommends contacting your doctor if symptoms worsen or don’t improve within one hour.
—Michelle Marchante
june 13, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
Due to the size of the trough, Scott recommends starting with a layer of rocks at the bottom, followed by a layer of manure, and then adding soil on top.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 13 June 2026
How To Deep Clean Marble Countertops For deep cleaning your marble countertops, Scheck recommends sticking to the gentle cleaners made for natural stone, and just take a little extra time with your cleaning routine.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
Rosenthal recommends splurging on universal-voltage hair tools, so you’re never left without an option for a quick touch-up abroad.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommends
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That leaves an interesting two-by-two decision at stake.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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That leaves little time for work, which can pose an additional financial burden.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Recent evidence suggests more retirees are working out of necessity.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Molin’s research suggests the strategy is working.—
Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Despite the disagreement, Rigler said the ruling gives Cascadia supporters renewed confidence as legal challenges continue.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Hotel Breakers Sandusky, Ohio Hotel Breakers gives you a two-for-one waterfront hotel experience.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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And Curry entrusts his considerable talent to Kerr, who can look at his star point guard and just about diagnose his disposition.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
10 May 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 shrewd, long-serving Obama hands Jarrett and Tina Tchen coached this project through all the minefields Chicago inevitably put in its way.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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If a child meets the criteria, and doesn't require more intensive care at the hospital, Diouf hands them packets of Plumpy'Nut.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
13 June 2026
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Pat O'Donnell, executive director of SAG-AFTRA's Washington-Mid Atlantic Local, which represents hundreds of NPR journalists, commends the network's approach to making job cuts.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
18 May 2026
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Miss Manners commends you for not being one of them.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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Many of the Division I transfers who came in were underutilized at their previous schools and have thrived.—
Eric Olson,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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But there’s no legal mechanism to stop a migrant from being deported to a third country, which then transfers them home.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
26 May 2026
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The World Cup delivers huge global audiences, and even a few extra minutes per match creates a significant amount of premium advertising inventory across the tournament.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The film delivers the kind of ambitious, high-concept storytelling that excites audiences while remaining grounded in compelling human emotion.—
William Earl,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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