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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
Haidt also recommends enforcing strict rules around screen use at home, such as forbidding any type of screen in the bedroom, and giving kids numerous open windows during the week to play independently with their friends.
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Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
Bayer also advises that the drug may cause drowsiness and vertigo, and recommends that anyone taking the drug to avoid drinking grapefruit juice or eating grapefruit.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Ducharme recommends taking the scenic ride in the fall when golden aspens frame the area’s 14,000-foot peaks.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
The American Heart Association recommends that adults get at least two-and-a-half hours per week of moderate-intensity physical activity, or one-and-a-half hours per week of vigorous activity, or a combination of both.
—Dr. Cyrus Mowdawalla, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2025
Woodson recommends choosing one with taut skin and a leathery appearance.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 27 Oct. 2025
Opt for Compact Plants For a smaller space, Vater recommends compact plants.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
Spivack recommends the use of authentication software such as Content Credentials, developed by the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity, which appends metadata about provenance to images and videos.
—Nikita Ostrovsky, Time, 20 Oct. 2025
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that fire trucks operate on the front lines — meaning regularly being taken out on calls — no more than 15 years.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
Bayer also advises that the drug may cause drowsiness and vertigo, and recommends that anyone taking the drug to avoid drinking grapefruit juice or eating grapefruit.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Ducharme recommends taking the scenic ride in the fall when golden aspens frame the area’s 14,000-foot peaks.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
The American Heart Association recommends that adults get at least two-and-a-half hours per week of moderate-intensity physical activity, or one-and-a-half hours per week of vigorous activity, or a combination of both.
—Dr. Cyrus Mowdawalla, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2025
Woodson recommends choosing one with taut skin and a leathery appearance.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 27 Oct. 2025
Opt for Compact Plants For a smaller space, Vater recommends compact plants.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
Spivack recommends the use of authentication software such as Content Credentials, developed by the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity, which appends metadata about provenance to images and videos.
—Nikita Ostrovsky, Time, 20 Oct. 2025
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that fire trucks operate on the front lines — meaning regularly being taken out on calls — no more than 15 years.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommends
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Supporters call Shalom Wildlife zoo a 'magical place' While some critics say Wisconsin's loose oversight leaves too many gaps, Shalom's supporters see a very different story.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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That leaves Watson entering the season with uncertainty ahead.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
26 Oct. 2025
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Early evidence suggests autonomous driving technology may help improve road safety and reduce crashes.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Glassman suggests diversifying risk with Treasurys, corporate bonds and perhaps a credit fund, like a bank loan or high-yield bond fund.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
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According to Mooney, the solution came in the form of a loan that gives the lender the guarantee of all of Westward’s assets.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
21 Oct. 2025
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When life gives you lemons Aries, make lemonade.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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In traditional animation, a director crafts a story at storyboard phase trying to craft their story then hands it over to animation artists.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
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Some flights in the air were able to land, with assistance from the approach controllers that normally guide planes to the airport, but usually hands them off to the tower for landing.—
Aaron Cooper,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
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Will these two oddballs, thrust together by a dental emergency on a night that commends peace on Earth and goodwill toward men, maintain a friendship?—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
19 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 strategy transfers your pretax or nondeductible IRA funds to a Roth IRA to kickstart future tax-free growth.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
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That transfers the risk to a new resident, leaving the community still facing future costly risks.—
Debolina Banerjee,
The Conversation,
16 Oct. 2025
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Moog said the system delivers unmatched firepower, mobility, and commonality for light force formations.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Oct. 2025
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Make a Breakfast Burrito A breakfast burrito is a satisfying, portable option that delivers a great balance of carbs, protein, and fiber on a busy morning.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
21 Oct. 2025
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Florida is one of several states that delegates federal immigration enforcement to state and local police.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
23 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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“Recommends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommends. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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