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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
Microsoft introduced a similar experience for GitHub Copilot last year that can recognize and explain code, alongside recommending changes and fixing bugs.
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Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
In October, Microsoft told investors that the National Center for Public Policy Research, a conservative think tank, intended to submit a shareholder proposal recommending that the software company’s board look at diversifying its balance sheet with bitcoin.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Opposition parties accused Kim of recommending to Yoon to enforce martial law.
—Kim Tong-Hyung and Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
The commission voted unanimously in favor of recommending approval of the changes to the City Council.
—Samuel Clanton, arkansasonline.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Streaming shows have greater potential to spread virally as social media posts recommending them can link directly to the content.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
The Federal Trade Commission has a long history of studying and recommending reforms to occupational licensing provisions.
—Alden Abbott, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
For now, the fire department is recommending using navigation apps like Waze to plan any detours.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Verizon is recommending Android users switch to Google Messages, which became the Android default in 2022, while iPhone and iPad users are encouraged to use Apple's Messages app.
—Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 6 Dec. 2024
Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
In October, Microsoft told investors that the National Center for Public Policy Research, a conservative think tank, intended to submit a shareholder proposal recommending that the software company’s board look at diversifying its balance sheet with bitcoin.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Opposition parties accused Kim of recommending to Yoon to enforce martial law.
—Kim Tong-Hyung and Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
The commission voted unanimously in favor of recommending approval of the changes to the City Council.
—Samuel Clanton, arkansasonline.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Streaming shows have greater potential to spread virally as social media posts recommending them can link directly to the content.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
The Federal Trade Commission has a long history of studying and recommending reforms to occupational licensing provisions.
—Alden Abbott, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
For now, the fire department is recommending using navigation apps like Waze to plan any detours.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Verizon is recommending Android users switch to Google Messages, which became the Android default in 2022, while iPhone and iPad users are encouraged to use Apple's Messages app.
—Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 6 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommending
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At home, Ball turned on NY1 and lay on the couch when Posen proposed, handing him a custom ring by Taffin.Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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That’s partly thanks to an informal alliance with tech companies, including Meta, that want to avoid handing Nvidia an outright monopoly.Billy Perrigo, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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Ten of 12 initial samples from victims came back positive for malaria, suggesting that patients may have been suffering from multiple illnesses at once, Ghebreyesus said.Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Overall, women lead just 8% of S&P 500 companies, suggesting that decades of momentum have only yielded incremental gains.Moira Forbes, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Owners can do a number of things to relieve this type of anxiety in dogs, such as leaving a long-lasting chew toy with them when leaving and keeping the radio on to muffle outside noises.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Guilfoyle was a prominent right-wing voice on before leaving the network in 2018.Sonam Sheth, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Gracefully opting out Navigating the discomfort of setting boundaries around gift-giving traditions can be challenging.Julianna Bragg, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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For those families who consider gift giving a nonnegotiable aspect of the holidays, Ward encourages people to buy something small to avoid confrontations.Julianna Bragg, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The hearing will address the legal process of transferring a suspect to another jurisdiction for prosecution.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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But like with Knecht, who played at Northern Colorado for two seasons before transferring to Tennessee, the Volunteers have received major contributions from small college transfers.Tim Casey, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The doctrine, broadly speaking, bars Congress from delegating that power to the executive branch — which, these days, means to federal agencies.Alison Frankel, Reuters, 25 Nov. 2024
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By delegating routine and repetitive tasks to AI, employees can shift their attention to higher-value activities, resulting in a more engaging and diverse workplace culture with higher employee effectiveness and satisfaction.Rajal C., Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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While there are a number of great drugstore tints to choose from, the Glossier Stretch Fluid Foundation is worth every penny, delivering exceptional light-to-medium coverage via a gel-cream texture that sinks well into skin.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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In recent months, the Fed has cut its benchmark rate three quarters of a percentage point, dialing back its yearslong fight against inflation and delivering relief for borrowers saddled with high costs.Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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