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as in to leave
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 to suggest
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 recommend
To find other recipes, Vater recommends checking your plant brand’s website or the National Garden Bureau.
Mistake #7: Using non-native plants in your containers.
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 2 June 2025
Kogan, 67, was not on the initial three-person shortlist for the role but was recommended by Nandy after more than two decades negotiating TV rights sales on behalf of the Premier League, English Football League (EFL) and Women’s Super League.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Public transportation is limited, so renting a car is recommended for getting around Extremadura’s rural areas and smaller towns.
—Carlsen Jes, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2025
Avoid heavy lifting or strenuous exercise for about one to two weeks, or however long your doctor recommends.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 1 June 2025
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 2 June 2025
Kogan, 67, was not on the initial three-person shortlist for the role but was recommended by Nandy after more than two decades negotiating TV rights sales on behalf of the Premier League, English Football League (EFL) and Women’s Super League.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Public transportation is limited, so renting a car is recommended for getting around Extremadura’s rural areas and smaller towns.
—Carlsen Jes, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2025
Avoid heavy lifting or strenuous exercise for about one to two weeks, or however long your doctor recommends.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommend
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Ground crews attacked the right flank of the fire while an air tanker made retardant drops across the head and left flank.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2025
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The only two albums left in her catalog yet to be released as a re-recording are Reputation and her debut album.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2025
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The 4% rule prompts many financial planners to suggest Americans should aim to save $1 million for retirement.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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Reports suggested that Daltrey was unhappy with Starkey’s playing on the night, and a number of songs were cut short.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
29 May 2025
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During the video, Diggs pulls out a bag containing a pink substance and hands it to one of the women.—
Amy Woodyatt,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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The Bad Boys star previously joked that Murphy handed the responsibility to him.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
29 May 2025
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But there are few substitutes for availability, and no player has given more to Spurs this season than Porro.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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The former monk also gave specific advice on how to hone in on what's important in life.—
Melody Chiu,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Araujo, however, commended Marshall’s for his work ethic.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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Elsewhere in the interview, Lauper commended Chappell Roan, who several critics have likened to Lauper as Roan has made her ascent to pop superstardom over the past year.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2025
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The provision outlines regulatory definitions and sets new rates related to making and transferring silencers.—
Morgan Kromer,
The Washington Examiner,
5 June 2025
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Trump has proposed transferring the department's responsibilities to other agencies.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Satellites can now deliver frequent, high-resolution (30 cm) imagery, enhanced with change detection algorithms.—
Abhishek Singh,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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This novel juggles a lot, but Golden directs it all with the confidence and flair of a seasoned orchestra conductor to deliver another outstanding read.—
Gabino Iglesias,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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While Social Security employees are entrusted with the records containing personal information, it was disputed whether the 11 DOGE team members could be trusted with same material.—
David G. Savage,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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Parking garage Washington Madison Wells garage, 172 W. Madison St., Chicago The Ferrari was entrusted to an attendant at a parking garage, which was owned by the Chicago Board of Education in the 1970s.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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“Recommend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommend. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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