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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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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
Before this ruling, pharmacists could only administer vaccines recommended by ACIP.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
Plenty of parking is available but reservations are recommended to avoid a long wait.
—Loán Lake, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Massachusetts became the first state to require insurers to pay for all vaccines recommended by the state health department, regardless of CDC guidance.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
Plenty of parking is available but reservations are recommended to avoid a long wait.
—Loán Lake, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Massachusetts became the first state to require insurers to pay for all vaccines recommended by the state health department, regardless of CDC guidance.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommend
Verb
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Much of central Saskatchewan received less than half an inch of rainfall in April and May, leaving many wetlands dry.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
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Among its 14 plant oils are argan kernel and rice bran, which regulate sebum production and loosen dead skin cells, respectively—and, together, leave your pores looking significantly smaller and your skin significantly smoother.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But tax policy analysts and lawyers said nothing in the guidance so far suggests adult performers would be excluded.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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Indications suggest that the adoption of artificial intelligence is continuing at a rapid pace.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The associate handed each worker a stack of cash.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
13 Sep. 2025
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Glasses of Ace of Spade Champagne were being passed out, and groups were being directed to floors based on the bracelets they were handed upon arrival — moon, sun, star and diamond.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
13 Sep. 2025
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What was meant to be a moment of silence for Kirk on the floor of the House of Representatives on Wednesday evening soon gave way to flashes of a vitriolic political divide that would escalate in the aftermath of the 31-year-old’s death.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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The development pool is designed to give younger players access to daily practices, training sessions and a dedicated performance staff.—
Roberta F. Rodrigues,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Conservative influencers including Chaya Raichik, author of the anti-trans hate account LibsOfTikTok, trashed those teams while commending those that asked their crowds to pause and reflect on the late provocateur.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
16 Sep. 2025
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At an intimate reception at the library-like wine bar on Mercer Street, Sanders, a 29-year veteran of Condé Nast, was commended by Anna Wintour.—
Freya Drohan,
Vogue,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Many successful professionals combine multiple approaches—starting with community college, transferring to four-year schools, adding certifications, or launching businesses alongside traditional employment.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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That dream never manifested, and eventually, the republican government’s international legitimacy was transferred to the surging mainland.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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The first rapid prototype antenna was delivered in June 1998.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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After 10 tumultuous years with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Kadri delivered his best campaign with the Colorado Avalanche in 2021-22, posting 89 points in the regular season and finishing by hoisting the Stanley Cup.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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To take one subset, a number of people entrusted to teach young people have been caught celebrating the killing.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
14 Sep. 2025
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The most effective leaders stay connected in select, high-leverage areas—those that define brand, culture, or strategic direction—while entrusting others with execution.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Recommend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommend. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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