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as in handing
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 suggesting
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 recommending
Piridzhanyan agreed, recommending that parents rotate through the five food groups throughout the week, packing different fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins and dairy.
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Kate Sequeira, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
The Food and Drug Administration in August set tighter guidelines on who can receive the latest COVID-19 vaccines, recommending the shots to only people over 65 or those with existing health problems.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
What was supposed to happen When there isn't a zealous anti-vaccine activist personally directing federal vaccine policy, US health agencies have a thorough, transparent protocol for approving and recommending vaccinations.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
Professional medical societies are breaking with the federal government and recommending shots more broadly—for all children, for example, and for all pregnant people.
—Daniel A. Gross, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2025
The White House's Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) commission is recommending that agencies like the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) explore guidelines to limit marketing unhealthy products, including possibly energy drinks, to children.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
From pointing your camera at a subway map and asking how to get to a specific place, to recommending options from a restaurant menu, snapping a picture and asking AI to help you out can deliver great results.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The commission would also issue an annual ethics report recommending updates to state law under Leonard's plan.
—Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
There's lots of advice online recommending cleaners like vinegar, dish soap, or other mild abrasives.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
Kate Sequeira, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
The Food and Drug Administration in August set tighter guidelines on who can receive the latest COVID-19 vaccines, recommending the shots to only people over 65 or those with existing health problems.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
What was supposed to happen When there isn't a zealous anti-vaccine activist personally directing federal vaccine policy, US health agencies have a thorough, transparent protocol for approving and recommending vaccinations.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
Professional medical societies are breaking with the federal government and recommending shots more broadly—for all children, for example, and for all pregnant people.
—Daniel A. Gross, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2025
The White House's Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) commission is recommending that agencies like the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) explore guidelines to limit marketing unhealthy products, including possibly energy drinks, to children.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
From pointing your camera at a subway map and asking how to get to a specific place, to recommending options from a restaurant menu, snapping a picture and asking AI to help you out can deliver great results.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The commission would also issue an annual ethics report recommending updates to state law under Leonard's plan.
—Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
There's lots of advice online recommending cleaners like vinegar, dish soap, or other mild abrasives.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommending
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Pass this newsletter to a friend — like handing them a bottle of ice-cold water during a marathon.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The department is warning people to be vigilant and to avoid handing their devices to strangers.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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The original wording suggesting that Soliman faced murder charges in Iraq had been included in the government’s successful argument for keeping him in custody.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement In one of several choreographed gestures suggesting a special and intimate relationship between Russia and India, Putin gave Modi a ride in his presidential limousine to their bilateral meeting in Tianjin.—
Shyam Saran,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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The world might end up ruled by large technology companies that impose their solutions throughout entire continents, leaving little space for homegrown creativity.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Many travelers like to take that whole week off, leaving the weekend before Christmas.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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The club fees paid by growers go to marketing investments used for websites, TikToks, and ads, giving it wider appeal.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
12 Sep. 2025
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As the overall matter heads towards its March 9, 2026 trial date start, Judge Liman will have the final word – for now – on bringing Swift on board and giving Baldoni and his Wayfarer co-founders more time for their own depositions.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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This approach reduces the risks associated with handling and transferring sensitive data across borders.—
Chidambaram Bhat,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Han recommends wrapping cut onions tightly in plastic wrap or transferring them to an airtight container to store in the fridge.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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Decentralization by delegating power back to national capitals and community levels, creating a competition among ideas and regulatory systems in order to drive growth.—
Alden Abbott,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The best, in fact, are generally good at delegating.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
8 Aug. 2025
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Instead, Murphy drafted a resolution commending the students’ efforts and shared it with them.—
Teri Cadeau,
Twin Cities,
22 Aug. 2025
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From delivering disaster relief during devastating recent floods to investing in food banks, the business’ presence extends far beyond its checkout lines.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Later, in the fourth quarter, Ward hung in against oncoming pressure in the end zone before delivering a first-down throw to Calvin Ridley.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Recommending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommending. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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