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as in handed
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 suggested
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 recommended
That’s why it is recommended by the pros as a nighttime essential.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Are epilators recommended by dermatologists?
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 Dec. 2024
In early June, Felton recommended Deputy Mayor Johnson talk with the city’s ethics advisor.
—Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
Reservations are recommended for Christmas Day.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
Initially, the vaccine was only recommended for girls, which made people unaware that boys and men are also eligible, experts said.
—Maggie O'Neill, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
In a proposal presented to the Supervisory Board on December 13, 2023, Vivendi’s Management Board recommended exploring the possibility of splitting the company into various entities, each to be listed on the stock market, in order to unlock the full development potential of its activities.
—Joe Cornell, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Other near-term activities include border security funding and potential spending cuts recommended by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s DOGE advisory group.
—Doug Criscitello, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The report also recommended the county shrink its reliance on electronic monitoring, writing that research shows that defendants on electronic monitoring generally come to court and reoffend at the same rates as people released back into the community.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Are epilators recommended by dermatologists?
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 Dec. 2024
In early June, Felton recommended Deputy Mayor Johnson talk with the city’s ethics advisor.
—Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
Reservations are recommended for Christmas Day.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
Initially, the vaccine was only recommended for girls, which made people unaware that boys and men are also eligible, experts said.
—Maggie O'Neill, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
In a proposal presented to the Supervisory Board on December 13, 2023, Vivendi’s Management Board recommended exploring the possibility of splitting the company into various entities, each to be listed on the stock market, in order to unlock the full development potential of its activities.
—Joe Cornell, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Other near-term activities include border security funding and potential spending cuts recommended by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s DOGE advisory group.
—Doug Criscitello, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The report also recommended the county shrink its reliance on electronic monitoring, writing that research shows that defendants on electronic monitoring generally come to court and reoffend at the same rates as people released back into the community.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommended
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Friday marked the 25th anniversary since the British handed Macao back to China in December of 1999.Monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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In May, United handed Skinner a one-year contract renewal with a further 12-month option, a deal length that hardly screamed stability.Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Other lawmakers have suggested that the drones should be shot out of the sky.Michael Wilson, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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Take the recent advice from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, of all people, which suggested verifying phishing emails by checking for spelling errors and grammatical inconsistencies.Davey Winder, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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So many of Italy’s traditional food festivals began not long after, when the emergence of culinary tourism and growing appreciation for local food traditions gave rise to new annual celebrations.John Last, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
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The combination of her influence, teenage rebellion and the blueprints left by his favorite artists gave him a confidence that became foundational.Rembert Browne, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
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The 6-7, 332-pound redshirt freshman and former three-star recruit from Phoenix transferred in from Northwestern and started nine games at right guard.Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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According to Josef, three people were transferred to a local hospital, and one person was pronounced dead.Staff report, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
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The template should help employees document their out-of-office plans and ensure that all tasks are accounted for and delegated appropriately.Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Unlike centralized governance frameworks where power is concentrated and delegated to a few decision makers, polycentric systems are decentralized to account for country-specific value systems.Robert Ginsburg, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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After reminding me of this quote, Grantham commended Prince, kind of.John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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Many social media comments, meanwhile, commended Baldoni's promotional message for viewers to always have hope.Emma Bowman, NPR, 22 Dec. 2024
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Barrett delivered a strong performance, finishing with 23 points, six rebounds, and six assists on 7-of-13 shooting, but watched a large chunk of the fourth quarter from the bench.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Mail-in blue collection boxes will be picked up, and regular mail will be delivered.Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
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Thanks to the Byrd rule, any bill passed under reconciliation cannot increase the deficit beyond the fiscal years covered—that's usually limited to 10 years (and why tax cuts rarely last forever).Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Countless people passed through Michigan Central on their way to help the cause, including unprecedented numbers of women, symbolized by Rosie the Riveter.Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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