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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
Handley recommends not only putting coffee grounds at the base of plants, but near entryways as well.
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Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
For a deep clean, Evans recommends using mild dish soap first to soften the grease.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
For the curious traveler, Meyer always recommends starting with two of her favorites.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
To reduce spider activities, Ruiz recommends vacuuming and dusting frequently.
—Charlotte Maracina, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
The Ryder Cup Bar La Rue recommends The Ryder Cup Bar at The Ocean Course Clubhouse for lunch or dinner.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
For those ages 27 to 45 who are unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated, the CDC recommends shared clinical decision-making.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Screening at Younger Ages May Help The American Cancer Society recommends that people at average risk of colon and rectal cancer start regular screening at age 45.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Sunscreen The Mayo Clinic recommends throwing out any sunscreen bottles that have reached or exceeded their expiration date.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
For a deep clean, Evans recommends using mild dish soap first to soften the grease.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
For the curious traveler, Meyer always recommends starting with two of her favorites.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
To reduce spider activities, Ruiz recommends vacuuming and dusting frequently.
—Charlotte Maracina, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
The Ryder Cup Bar La Rue recommends The Ryder Cup Bar at The Ocean Course Clubhouse for lunch or dinner.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
For those ages 27 to 45 who are unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated, the CDC recommends shared clinical decision-making.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Screening at Younger Ages May Help The American Cancer Society recommends that people at average risk of colon and rectal cancer start regular screening at age 45.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Sunscreen The Mayo Clinic recommends throwing out any sunscreen bottles that have reached or exceeded their expiration date.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommends
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The move leaves the Seahawks with a total of six picks in the draft.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Despite the album’s high quality across the board, Mahesh still leaves a few ends loose.—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
24 Apr. 2026
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This suggests that Amodei believed Anthropic had more leverage on the Pentagon than the Pentagon had on it — the CEO of a company founded just five years ago shrugging off a threat from the world’s most powerful and best-funded entity.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Two Boys Fighting Over a Bladder (circa 1767–1770) suggests that the latter view has bite.—
Julian Bell,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Each necklace has a little pavé jump ring that attaches it to the chain and gives it a subtle sparkle.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Styles checks every box in the type of player the Commanders covet — tough, versatile, athletic, smart — and gives them a young player to build around for years to come.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 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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But its sense of Kevin’s journey from a shy, kept cat to one ready for whatever life hands him is clear, a North Star to guide all the otherwise enjoyable chaos.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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The church hands the bags out to people and also prepares it through its food kitchen and at shelters several times a month.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 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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That engine is mated to a six-speed transmission and a chain drive that transfers that power to the rear wheels.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Apr. 2026
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The deal, announced Tuesday, transfers all trademarks and associated rights of the second leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown from the Stronach Group (doing business as 1/ST) to Churchill Downs ($CHDN).—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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His choreography, recreated from his work on the show, delivers big, bold, classic Broadway dance sequences that feel ripped from another era in the best way.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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If the humanoid robot delivers on its promise, the ordinary tasks of the factory floor may finally be handed off to the machines, leaving the extraordinary work to the humans.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Recommends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommends. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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