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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
For longevity, Poole highly recommends applying a chemical protector to couches.
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Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
The study recommends a large-scale mechanical removal of the muck, and the use of algicides and other measures to keep it from growing back.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Goldman Sachs recommends gold mining stocks as one of its top trades heading into the final quarter of the year, with the investment bank expecting the precious metal will continue to rally.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
Han recommends wrapping cut onions tightly in plastic wrap or transferring them to an airtight container to store in the fridge.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease recommends adults get about 22 to 34 grams of fiber a day.
—Gillian Mohney, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
Maisano recommends not booking ships older than 10 years old.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
One in three Americans now recommends trade school over college for high school graduates.
—Andrew Schaap, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends Americans get at least seven hours of sleep.
—Jim Sergent, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2025
Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
The study recommends a large-scale mechanical removal of the muck, and the use of algicides and other measures to keep it from growing back.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Goldman Sachs recommends gold mining stocks as one of its top trades heading into the final quarter of the year, with the investment bank expecting the precious metal will continue to rally.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
Han recommends wrapping cut onions tightly in plastic wrap or transferring them to an airtight container to store in the fridge.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease recommends adults get about 22 to 34 grams of fiber a day.
—Gillian Mohney, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
Maisano recommends not booking ships older than 10 years old.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
One in three Americans now recommends trade school over college for high school graduates.
—Andrew Schaap, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends Americans get at least seven hours of sleep.
—Jim Sergent, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommends
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At each camp, the team leaves behind a small but powerful item, a red card that explains what to do during encounters with immigration officials.—
David Rodriguez Muñoz,
Freep.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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When her mother leaves the room for a moment, she's accosted by a demonic entity that toys with her through funhouse-style reflections, creating this evil doppelganger of Judy.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
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However, new research suggests inflammation could also be a major contributor to heart issues in women.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
9 Sep. 2025
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The August employment report showed a fall of fifteen thousand in the number of federal employees, which suggests that the DOGE job cuts may be starting to show up in the official figures.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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The hurricane center gives the system an 80% chance of formation through the next seven days.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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And podcasting gives me the perfect platform to do that.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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So the next time life hands you something unexpected, a shift in direction, a surprise offer, a new connection that lights you up, don’t overanalyze.—
Shelley Zalis,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Prater hands Dexter a knife to facilitate Batista’s slaying.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
28 Aug. 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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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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His 1-year-old son, Kasen, has started swinging left-handed, but often transfers objects to his right hand before throwing them.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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Coupled with the efficiency of the A19 Pro and iOS 26’s power management, Apple says the iPhone 17 Pro Max delivers the longest battery life ever on an iPhone.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Aroldis Chapman #44 of the Boston Red Sox delivers a ninth inning pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on September 07, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 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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