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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
The newest guidance comes from the American College of Physicians, which recommends that average-risk women ages 50 to 74 get an every-other-year mammogram.
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ABC News, 16 May 2026
Planning Will Matter SafeTravel Iceland recommends allowing extra time, preparing for delays, carrying food and water, filling the fuel tank, bringing warm clothing and blankets, and not relying on being able to buy supplies en route.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Doug Vernon, co-owner of Saguaro Solar Electric, recommends replacing it every year or two in these cases.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 16 May 2026
Sean Tucker, the Managing Editor of Kelley Blue Book, recommends a conservative approach.
—Kate Tully Ellsworth, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Williams recommends going with solid ones versus clear styles.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Sesiventi Sarris also recommends this popular bar, with ample seating on a terrace boasting sweeping panoramic views of the island’s domed rooftops.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
For more of a group fitness and Hyrox training experience, Santucci recommends The Training Lab in New York City.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 9 May 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.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
ABC News, 16 May 2026
Planning Will Matter SafeTravel Iceland recommends allowing extra time, preparing for delays, carrying food and water, filling the fuel tank, bringing warm clothing and blankets, and not relying on being able to buy supplies en route.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Doug Vernon, co-owner of Saguaro Solar Electric, recommends replacing it every year or two in these cases.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 16 May 2026
Sean Tucker, the Managing Editor of Kelley Blue Book, recommends a conservative approach.
—Kate Tully Ellsworth, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Williams recommends going with solid ones versus clear styles.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Sesiventi Sarris also recommends this popular bar, with ample seating on a terrace boasting sweeping panoramic views of the island’s domed rooftops.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
For more of a group fitness and Hyrox training experience, Santucci recommends The Training Lab in New York City.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 9 May 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.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommends
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As Raskar explained that in India, digital public infrastructure is leading to a reinvention of payment systems, Rai mentioned the levels of adoption of device technology, which leaves the population more open to apps.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Johnson’s Anaia is much sweeter, and though there’s some ferocity inside her too, the movie leaves her in a compassionate, optimistic place.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
15 May 2026
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Research suggests Della Kinder, who mailed the card, was born in 1884, died in 1953, and is buried in Woodruff County.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 May 2026
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But the dismal consumer mood as of late, and the weakness in the markets' internals, suggests something may need to give, especially with elevated yields and a rising Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) .—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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The Pisces Moon trine Jupiter gives instinct unusual confidence, making a risk feel worth taking.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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As his tone grows more drawn-out and guttural, and Thomas’ lyrical touch gives way to percussive attack, the rhythm section ups the ante, picking up speed like a gathering tornado.—
Levi Dayan,
Pitchfork,
11 May 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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Jesus Vasquez hands a petition to another student.—
Chierstin Roth,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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The partnership hands a big win to OpenAI’s biggest competitor at the peak of Musk’s public feud with OpenAI, and provides a roadmap to where the relationship between Musk and Anthropic could head next.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
6 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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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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The sentiment transfers well to potato salad.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 May 2026
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The Cambridge team instead used a process known as photocatalytic transfer hydrogenation, or PTH, which transfers hydrogen from one material to another using light energy.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
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Player of the Week Junior shortstop/outfielder Jessi Pontrelli delivers a red-hot week at the plate, going 11-for-13 with nine runs as Lemont continues to run the table in the South Suburban Blue.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
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There are other promising treatments , too, including an individualized mRNA vaccine, and a device that delivers alternating electrical fields to the abdomen.—
Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
12 May 2026
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“Recommends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommends. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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