1
as in to leave
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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2
as in to suggest
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 recommend
Foote recommends that President Donald Trump send 60 U.S. special forces personnel to train an elite anti-gang unit in Haiti and reestablish a signals intelligence program to monitor gang communication.
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Azhar Fateh, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2025
Valles recommends using the biggest rollers in your set for the back of the head and one size down for the sides.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2025
Experts recommend sticking to a monthly budget and coming up with a plan to regularly chip away at the debt, starting with the highest-interest rate accounts.
—Pete Grieve, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025
It's recommended to check the entry requirements with U.S. authorities in advance.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
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Azhar Fateh, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2025
Valles recommends using the biggest rollers in your set for the back of the head and one size down for the sides.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2025
Experts recommend sticking to a monthly budget and coming up with a plan to regularly chip away at the debt, starting with the highest-interest rate accounts.
—Pete Grieve, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025
It's recommended to check the entry requirements with U.S. authorities in advance.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommend
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The sighting left the researchers with more questions than answers… but that’s the beauty of studying the ocean.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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For that reason, Santoro left Rivolta Femminile and in 1976 founded the Cooperativa Beato Angelico, the first women’s art space in Rome, together with ten other Italian women.—
Paola Ugolini,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2025
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The bees, as suggested by their name, also produce honey.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Parr, who died in 2015 of congestive heart failure at 85, in a previous interview suggested that if not for McCarthy stopping the path of that third round from Hinckley’s gun, Reagan’s wounds could have been much more serious.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2025
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But despite his late-season breakout, Grimes shouldn't expect the Sixers to hand him a blank check this summer.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The cosmos may hand you inspiration on a silver platter today.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2025
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Delegating is about giving your employees a time to learn, to grow, to shine and to expand while also helping to lighten your load and achieve organizational goals.—
Terina Allen,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Both the city’s ad hoc committee on the 2028 Olympic Games and the full council gave its approval this week to several venue changes, including shifting equestrian events from the Valley to Temecula.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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Pascal commended Kaitlyn Dever, who joined Season 2 as the character Abby.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2025
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A number of fans and celebrity supporters commended her for speaking out about her faith and promoting prayer.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
24 Mar. 2025
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The deportees were then transferred to the Center for Terrorism Confinement, known as Cecot, the largest prison in the Americas.—
Merlin Delcid,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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Schreiner also spoke out against states and colleges that were not offering the trans athlete a full scholarship when Schreiner wanted to transfer in December.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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This configuration allows an exceptional power reserve of 216 hours (nine days), delivered with constant force to the escapement.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Our commitment is to deliver the best possible film experience for each movie, and Imax has consistently proven its ability to elevate the viewing experience of Hollywood’s biggest films.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2025
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Patients present with a constellation of symptoms, and the doctor is entrusted with bringing clarity to this nebulousness.—
Shreyas Teegala,
Smithsonian Magazine,
25 Mar. 2025
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He had been entrusted with enormous responsibility by icons who had been particularly selective about their legacy.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Recommend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommend. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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