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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
Previously, breast cancer screening guidelines were largely standardized, with routine mammograms recommended starting at age 50 for most women.
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Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 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
While responsible gambling guidelines recommend spending less than 1% of monthly income on gambling, 43% of gamblers exceeded this 1% threshold.
—Brian Curcio, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Eating certain foods, increasing physical activity, and managing obesity are common habits your healthcare provider may recommend.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 28 Nov. 2024
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Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 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
While responsible gambling guidelines recommend spending less than 1% of monthly income on gambling, 43% of gamblers exceeded this 1% threshold.
—Brian Curcio, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Eating certain foods, increasing physical activity, and managing obesity are common habits your healthcare provider may recommend.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 28 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommend
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Cannes film festival boss Thierry Frémaux has lifted the curtain on the venerable French festival and its influence, including how the success of ‘Top Gun: Maverick‘ left global star like Tom Cruise in a flop sweat.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Dec. 2024
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The Cleveland Fed’s CPI supports this view and should leave the door open to a 25 basis point cut at the December meeting.Bill Stone, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Balaji Rajagopalan, a professor of hydrology at the University of Colorado, published research this year that suggested the Colorado River basin is likely to receive more precipitation in the next 25 years, meaning more water in the river.Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 7 Dec. 2024
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But the new study suggests that even in adults whose thyroid levels have stayed within the accepted normal range, taking levothyroxine daily over six years is associated with greater bone loss.Kristen Fischer, Health, 7 Dec. 2024
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Soros recently handed control over his multibillion-dollar Open Society Foundations over to his son, Alex Soros, following the 2022 midterm elections.Scott Walter, Baltimore Sun, 5 Dec. 2024
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How Creighton handed Kansas a loss Kansas entered Wednesday’s road game against Creighton as the No. 1 team in the nation, and an undefeated one at that.Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
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Coinbase will give $5,000 worth of Bitcoin to each player, directly into their accounts.Mike Vorkunov, The Athletic, 3 Dec. 2024
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The Mystic Dog Rainbow Heart Tarot Deck If their affinity for astrology goes hand-in-hand with an interest in tarot cards, give them this vibrant deck.Sara Coughlin, SELF, 3 Dec. 2024
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Little commended the team for doing so then in an X post.Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 29 Nov. 2024
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Steichen commended Richardson for his poise on a day when the Colts were far from performing their best.James Boyd, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
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But before investigators arrived, the task force transferred all remaining detainees to an island north of Buenos Aires, destroyed the internal staircase and the elevator, and made other structural alterations.Joshua Hammer, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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Hike down a canyon to get to your room (your luggage is transferred on a pulley system), converse with locals under the stars, dine on traditional dishes, and watch the sunset over the rugged mountains.Mo Noubani, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2024
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In that gig he is paid to deliver, and comment on, breaking news from a GM’s perspective.Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, 7 Dec. 2024
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Ledger, who tragically passed away at age 28 in 2008 from an accidental overdose of prescription drugs, delivered a breakout performance in the film.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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At the very least, that historic albeit disheartening move substantiated the power with which the McCaskey family has entrusted Warren and confirmed the authority the second-year president wields in overseeing football operations.Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 30 Nov. 2024
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By entrusting team members with complex projects or leadership opportunities, leaders not only free themselves to focus on strategic priorities but also foster professional growth within the organization.Brent Gleeson, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Recommend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommend. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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