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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
The World Health Organization recommends keeping indoor temperatures between 64 and 75 degrees for healthy people.
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Eric Lagatta, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
Phipps personally recommends using a combination of almond flour and oat flour.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Jonathan also recommends that viewers find unique, unused spaces in their homes to use as staging sites for fun holiday scenes.
—Tabitha Parent, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Hamilton recommends keeping three to four different selections on hand for each gathering, with multiple bottles of each.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024
The Department of Energy recommends a low yet comfortable setting, around 68 degrees Fahrenheit in winter, or a range between 68 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024
Major delays are expected, and the State Highway Administration recommends using alternative routes.
—Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 6 Dec. 2024
Miller recommends gift cards for services like oil changes, car washes and dog walking.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 6 Dec. 2024
The brand recommends using cold water and a delicate cycle then laying them flat to dry.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Eric Lagatta, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
Phipps personally recommends using a combination of almond flour and oat flour.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Jonathan also recommends that viewers find unique, unused spaces in their homes to use as staging sites for fun holiday scenes.
—Tabitha Parent, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Hamilton recommends keeping three to four different selections on hand for each gathering, with multiple bottles of each.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024
The Department of Energy recommends a low yet comfortable setting, around 68 degrees Fahrenheit in winter, or a range between 68 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024
Major delays are expected, and the State Highway Administration recommends using alternative routes.
—Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 6 Dec. 2024
Miller recommends gift cards for services like oil changes, car washes and dog walking.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 6 Dec. 2024
The brand recommends using cold water and a delicate cycle then laying them flat to dry.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommends
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The medium-length and smooth finish leaves a lingering impression of vanilla, caramel, and oak.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Often, the high-pressure environment of constant approvals leaves little room for reflection on the broader portfolio’s feasibility or alignment.Barry Cousins, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Kendra suggests her Chocolate Mouse for a Party recipe that is primed for entertaining a large crowd and guarantees everyone will get a scoop.Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
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Other research suggests that part of the tortoise’s secret lies in its shell.Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
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If that’s your struggle, find a routine that gives you the space to switch from work to home mode.Colin C. Campbell, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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That gives you a little time to do any number of things that can reduce your taxes for this year, boost your bottom line, or spare yourself financial penalties.Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Jack McBrayer plays a flustered resort concierge who delivers the terrible news to two bridezilla-esque adults who won’t be walking down the aisle in white but are still very invested in the nuptials.Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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The limited series also has an interactive color display on the hand controller that delivers data from every session.Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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