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
The Red Dot Trail is harder to negotiate going down, so the website recommends hikers go up the Red Dot Trail and return on the Blue Dot Trail.
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Gary Stoller, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Stroud recommends using top-water lures at dawn, dusk and on cloudy days.
—Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2025
The academy schedule recommends that all children ages 6 months to 23 months receive the latest COVID-19 vaccine to reduce the chance of serious illness.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
For dosing schedules, the CDC recommends that adults age 19 to 59 years complete a two-, three- or four-dose series, with the two-dose series only applying when two doses of Heplisav-B are used at least four weeks apart.
—Adeola Adeosun
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Mary D’Argenis-Fernandez, founder and CEO of MDA Hospitality, also recommends verifying if any adjoining doors are locked.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
For readers wanting to try it, De Los Santos recommends starting with a clean manicure, applying one coat of gold polish, then finishing with two coats of glitter for maximum impact.
—Essence, 14 Sep. 2025
Consider reaching out to your primary care doctor for treatment options, the National Institute of Mental Health recommends.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2025
For longevity, Poole highly recommends applying a chemical protector to couches.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
Gary Stoller, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Stroud recommends using top-water lures at dawn, dusk and on cloudy days.
—Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2025
The academy schedule recommends that all children ages 6 months to 23 months receive the latest COVID-19 vaccine to reduce the chance of serious illness.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
For dosing schedules, the CDC recommends that adults age 19 to 59 years complete a two-, three- or four-dose series, with the two-dose series only applying when two doses of Heplisav-B are used at least four weeks apart.
—Adeola Adeosun
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Mary D’Argenis-Fernandez, founder and CEO of MDA Hospitality, also recommends verifying if any adjoining doors are locked.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
For readers wanting to try it, De Los Santos recommends starting with a clean manicure, applying one coat of gold polish, then finishing with two coats of glitter for maximum impact.
—Essence, 14 Sep. 2025
Consider reaching out to your primary care doctor for treatment options, the National Institute of Mental Health recommends.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2025
For longevity, Poole highly recommends applying a chemical protector to couches.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommends
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Her athletic resume leaves small room for debate on who, besides her, can be crowned the greatest female sprinter of all time.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Sometimes, leaves even turn purple, notes the Chicago Botanic Garden.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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As far as use goes, the brand suggests cleansing as usual before using the bar as a second cleanse to kill the acne-causing oils and bacteria and offer deeper exfoliation.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Our analysis suggests that a favorable outcome is probable, albeit one that may require investors and clients to adopt a long-term perspective.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Bankruptcy law, at § 365, essentially gives the trustee of the bankruptcy estate the right to either accept an executory contract (meaning that the trustee will have to render performance to get the benefit) or can reject the contract and forfeit the benefit.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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By late summer, ICE began showing up at job sites, which gives it a much bigger return on its investment.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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The scandal also hands fresh ammunition to Nigel Farage’s far-right Reform Party, which is already leading in the polls.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Myke hands her her acoustic guitar and gives her a kiss.—
Allison P. Davis,
Vulture,
8 Sep. 2025
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Broncos head coach Sean Payton regularly commends Lazzaro’s work, both in terms of on-field data and research, and also in the scouting and draft realms.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
15 Aug. 2025
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The engine is mated to a six-speed transmission, which transfers all of that power to the wheels, plus both traction control and a quickshifter are included, which make life easier.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Sep. 2025
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Currently, the Southern Gas Corridor (including TANAP) already transfers Azerbaijani gas via Georgia to Turkey and Europe, but bypasses Armenia.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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By solving MXene’s stability problem and suppressing chloride corrosion, the research delivers a material that balances conductivity, durability, and performance.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Sep. 2025
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The vegan lip treatment delivers intense moisture via a peptide that smoothes and plumps, as well as hyaluronic acid that nurtures dry skin.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Gendron's attorneys also said that the district largely delegates the process of jury sourcing to an outside vendor that failed to properly document its procedures.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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When a leader delegates a high-priority project and gives their team room to shine, employees often exceed expectations.—
Hannah Martinez,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Recommends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommends. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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