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as in handed
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 suggested
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 recommended
While a tempting disposal solution, it is not recommended to use Christmas trees as firewood for indoor fireplaces.
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Abigayle Ward, Hartford Courant, 28 Dec. 2024
That said, the fact this game is now on PC is definitely welcomed and comes recommended.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
The city recommended the courthouses close last week, although the health department did not require such a measure.
—Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 27 Dec. 2024
Greenberg recommended using city funds to start an early education nonprofit called Thrive by Five, redevelop the Belvedere and support the new Louisville Economic Development Alliance, or LEDA, which has spurred some controversy and at least one ethics complaint.
—Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 27 Dec. 2024
Noonan also recommended limiting unhealthy foods and alcohol; and avoiding smoking, vaping and drugs.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
Eating diet rich in healthy fats and proteins—like the kind recommended for strong hair—will also help lashes look their best.
—Lorena Meouchi, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
That’s why it is recommended by the pros as a nighttime essential.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
In early June, Felton recommended Deputy Mayor Johnson talk with the city’s ethics advisor.
—Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
Abigayle Ward, Hartford Courant, 28 Dec. 2024
That said, the fact this game is now on PC is definitely welcomed and comes recommended.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
The city recommended the courthouses close last week, although the health department did not require such a measure.
—Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 27 Dec. 2024
Greenberg recommended using city funds to start an early education nonprofit called Thrive by Five, redevelop the Belvedere and support the new Louisville Economic Development Alliance, or LEDA, which has spurred some controversy and at least one ethics complaint.
—Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 27 Dec. 2024
Noonan also recommended limiting unhealthy foods and alcohol; and avoiding smoking, vaping and drugs.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
Eating diet rich in healthy fats and proteins—like the kind recommended for strong hair—will also help lashes look their best.
—Lorena Meouchi, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
That’s why it is recommended by the pros as a nighttime essential.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
In early June, Felton recommended Deputy Mayor Johnson talk with the city’s ethics advisor.
—Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommended
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By turning the ball over, Tomlin essentially handed the Bengals a field goal (Cincinnati nearly turned it into a touchdown, but Ja’Marr Chase couldn’t corral a pass on third-and-goal from the 9).Mike DeFabo, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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But Mittal's department was handed a lifeline two years ago, when an Indian court downgraded protections for urban monkeys, effectively equating their status to stray animals like dogs and cats.Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 5 Jan. 2025
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Some Russian media organizations also suggested Ukrainian drones collided with the plane during their attack on targets in Chechnya.David Brennan, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
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Some Chinese defense scholars have suggested that the PLA must devolve decision-making power down the chain of command in order to take full advantage of emerging technologies.Sam Bresnick, Foreign Affairs, 31 Dec. 2024
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So many of Italy’s traditional food festivals began not long after, when the emergence of culinary tourism and growing appreciation for local food traditions gave rise to new annual celebrations.John Last, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
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The combination of her influence, teenage rebellion and the blueprints left by his favorite artists gave him a confidence that became foundational.Rembert Browne, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
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This involves distinguishing between the data plane, where information is transferred, and the control plane, which governs processes without directly handling the data itself.Taylor Brown, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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The three were transferred to another hospital.Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 6 Jan. 2025
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Over six hours, the men set goals and delegated responsibilities with surprisingly little worry about the federal crackdown on militias.Joshua Kaplan, ProPublica, 4 Jan. 2025
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Instead, the administration delegated responsibility to the Caribbean community and to Kenya, with little success.Miami Herald Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2025
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After reminding me of this quote, Grantham commended Prince, kind of.John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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Many social media comments, meanwhile, commended Baldoni's promotional message for viewers to always have hope.Emma Bowman, NPR, 22 Dec. 2024
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Attending what marked her seventh time at fashion's biggest night, Zendaya, one of the event's co-hosts, delivered somewhat of a fashion show with her two extravagant outfit changes.Michelle Lee, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Congress then counts the votes to affirm the president-elect's victory, with a list of the votes kept by the tellers that will be delivered to Harris to announce the result.Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2025
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The House had passed the bill in November.Lorie Konish, CNBC, 4 Jan. 2025
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Under the deal passed just as Congress skedaddled from Washington before the end of the year, the ceiling will be exceeded sometime between January 14 and January 23.Peter Green, Quartz, 4 Jan. 2025
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