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as in leaves
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 suggests
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 recommends
For these, Wiseman recommends utilizing Ghost Tequila, which is tequila infused with ghost pepper post-distillation.
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Erik Ofgang, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
The boots come in whole sizes only, and the company recommends sizing up for a loose fit.
—Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
The brand recommends cleaning it every month to ensure the vacuum functions properly and doesn’t become clogged.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
To apply the cream, Hartman recommends tapping a small amount under the eye area, then gently rubbing it in using the ring finger.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 5 Jan. 2025
The department recommends that residents whose cars do slide off the road should stay put and wait for help to arrive rather than attempting to move their cars again.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2025
For that reason, NOAA recommends that aurora hunters keep an eye on its 30-minute forecast.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Mental Health America recommends seeking out caring people, expressing your feelings, and trying to exercise patience, as accepting a major loss can take a long time.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Along with new warning labels, the surgeon general’s report recommends reassessing the guideline limits for alcohol consumption to account for cancer risk.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2025
Erik Ofgang, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
The boots come in whole sizes only, and the company recommends sizing up for a loose fit.
—Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
The brand recommends cleaning it every month to ensure the vacuum functions properly and doesn’t become clogged.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
To apply the cream, Hartman recommends tapping a small amount under the eye area, then gently rubbing it in using the ring finger.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 5 Jan. 2025
The department recommends that residents whose cars do slide off the road should stay put and wait for help to arrive rather than attempting to move their cars again.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2025
For that reason, NOAA recommends that aurora hunters keep an eye on its 30-minute forecast.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Mental Health America recommends seeking out caring people, expressing your feelings, and trying to exercise patience, as accepting a major loss can take a long time.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Along with new warning labels, the surgeon general’s report recommends reassessing the guideline limits for alcohol consumption to account for cancer risk.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommends
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Claire leaves, and John orders Beauchamp to cut the crap.—
Lincee Ray,
EW.com,
28 Dec. 2024
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The story begins with the China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) landing in Taiwan after a presidential election, where a political power vacuum leaves Taiwanese society vulnerable.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
28 Dec. 2024
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The muted media response suggests that there is a growing gulf between what AI insiders are seeing and what the public is told.—
Garrison Lovely,
TIME,
8 Jan. 2025
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But history suggests this administration may also try to use the language of science – terms such as transparency, citizen science and uncertainty – to weaken environmental and health protections and write regulations more favorable to industry.—
Eric Nost,
The Conversation,
8 Jan. 2025
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Creating digital pieces that resonate with your audience gives them a glimpse into your expertise.—
John Hall,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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His book, Phenomenal Phone Calls, gives readers his gritty guide to closing big money deals over the phone.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
5 Jan. 2025
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In it, the singer-songwriter saunters in a polka-dot dress before the screen pans to a glamorous-looking Carey, who delivers a whistle note.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
24 Dec. 2024
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Based on a recent week’s test, the AWD Sport Touring Hybrid delivers all the goods the CRV is known for.—
Josh Max,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Recommends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommends. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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