recommends

present tense third-person singular of recommend

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Recent Examples of recommends The American Academy of Dermatology recommends applying sunscreen about 15 minutes before heading outdoors and choosing one that is broad-spectrum, water-resistant and has an SPF of at least 30. Kaitlyn Harvey, AJC.com, 17 July 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, 16 July 2026 López also recommends tossing a flowy dress over the suit or tying a sarong as a dress cover-up. Alexandra Malmed, InStyle, 16 July 2026 Derek Downey, an expert in pool failure analysis who frequently testifies as an expert witness in construction defect lawsuits, recommends placing a separate material, such as tile and grout, between pool sections. Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 16 July 2026 Instead, Simonpietri recommends sticking with linen or cotton upholstery, which are light and breathable, allowing your body to stay cool. Lindsey Mather, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2026 Stiel recommends that gardeners stop deadheading hybrid teas, grandifloras, and floribundas in late August or September, depending on your USDA hardiness zone. Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 16 July 2026 Häkkinen recommends visiting Linnansaari National Park, Kolovesi National Park, or Saimaa UNESCO Global Geopark to make the most of the local nature scene. Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 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. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommends
Verb
  • Proponents argue recordings would solve a long-standing crisis that leaves many proceedings with no verbatim record.
    Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Detergent overdosing also leaves behind a film on the inside of the washer, which feeds mold and causes odors.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
Verb
  • Her handmaiden points out that a sword contradicts her message of peace and suggests instead a chain.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • If Congress does nothing, research suggests, retirees will see a 28% cut in monthly benefits.
    Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • So bringing them all in just keeps them from being siloed and gives them more to work with.
    Max Gao, Variety, 11 July 2026
  • Dropping him into a hot program gives creative a real obstacle for both men, echoing how WWE has positioned other fresh SmackDown arrivals as immediate disruptors.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Verb
  • These responsibilities are the reason society entrusts lawyers with responsibilities unlike those of any other profession.
    Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • So anyone who hands you a single, clean AI visibility score with no caveat is selling you a snapshot of noise.
    Meghna Deshraj, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • For my own hat, Adams hands the shaping over to Ryan McBride, a fellow manager who has worked alongside him for most of Adam's tenure.
    Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • The article commends their networking efforts but offers three strategies for better success.
    Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • Miss Manners commends it as better than the usual aggressive-aggressive behavior — and more effective.
    Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • The budget also transfers control of the University of South Florida’s Sarasota-Manatee campus to New College of Florida, but doesn’t attach money to the plan.
    Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 29 June 2026
  • Using a straw or finger, the consumer transfers a drop of their beverage onto the jewelry’s detection zone.
    Lucy Glynn, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • As Italy’s longest river, the Po delivers plenty of nutrients to the lagoons — both from natural sources and from human activities like farming — that provide a surplus of food for sea critters, including blue crabs.
    Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • This slip-in pair goes on hands-free, while the memory foam insole delivers cushioning for optimal comfort.
    Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026

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“Recommends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommends. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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