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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
In December, his transition team recommended rolling back emissions standards and EV quotas imposed under predecessor Joe Biden.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
Some screening protocols have also been modified in recent years to include younger adults; since 2018, for example, the American Cancer Society has recommended colonoscopies starting at age 45, down from 50.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 13 Feb. 2025
And then a memory comes — some reminder, big or small, of the million ways in which Sarah Best had changed her life; even just seeing The Wild Robot on streaming and remembering how her sister had recommended the movie — and the entire unthinkable tragedy instantly hits her all over again.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 2 Feb. 2025
It is recommended that those who are in vulnerable groups get vaccines when available, the cardiologist added.
—Amy McGorry, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
Some screening protocols have also been modified in recent years to include younger adults; since 2018, for example, the American Cancer Society has recommended colonoscopies starting at age 45, down from 50.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 13 Feb. 2025
And then a memory comes — some reminder, big or small, of the million ways in which Sarah Best had changed her life; even just seeing The Wild Robot on streaming and remembering how her sister had recommended the movie — and the entire unthinkable tragedy instantly hits her all over again.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 2 Feb. 2025
It is recommended that those who are in vulnerable groups get vaccines when available, the cardiologist added.
—Amy McGorry, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommend
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The Rock Hall is set to announce the nominees for the class of 2025 any day now, leaving us to think about the museum's biggest omissions.—
Troy Smith,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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Tae-hwan didn’t seem to care about her or left her behind when ice skating and didn’t seem interested in her conversations.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
11 Feb. 2025
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During a news briefing the following day, President Donald Trump baselessly suggested the collision was the result of the Federal Aviation Administration’s diversity hiring goals.—
Katie Smith,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Some research, including a 2014 study of twins in China, suggests that genetics may play a role, with both grandiosity and entitlement seeming to be shared more by the twins than by other siblings.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
TIME,
10 Feb. 2025
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South Africa's British rulers handed most farmland to whites.—
Reuters,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Israel handed it to the more moderate Palestinian Authority in 2005, but it was expelled two years later by Hamas, which has courted war with Israel ever since.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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In June 1951, the nurses gave their trial patients the first dose of isoniazid.—
Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi,
Discover Magazine,
8 Feb. 2025
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Escape to Baja Beach takes place at New Orleans’ bar The Frat House and gives visitors the chance to meet the Mountain Dude.—
Lauren Coates,
Variety,
8 Feb. 2025
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Patrick Mahomes commended his wife's influence Sept. 11 when asked about Trump's comments about her.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
6 Feb. 2025
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Duffy commended the work of Philadelphia officials and first responders, in addition to the NTSB and FAA investigators.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC News,
3 Feb. 2025
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For instance, why was Brooks transferred from Mohawk Correctional Facility to Marcy on Dec. 9?—
Thomas C. Zambito,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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Instead of selling, Clark transferred ownership to his son, James H. Clark, in 1973.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
17 Feb. 2025
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Monster Hunter World was a zenith for the franchise, delivering a superb and accessible action experience enjoyed by millions.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
11 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, the aluminum and titanium handle adds some heft, which increases the amount of pressure this vibe can deliver.—
Gabrielle Kassel,
SELF,
11 Feb. 2025
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There is only one guardrail: restoring the Constitution’s separation of powers which entrusts the war power exclusively in Congress with no incentive to exercise it except in self-defense.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Feb. 2025
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The purpose is to determine if a person can be entrusted with sensitive information.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Recommend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommend. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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