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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
Handley recommends not only putting coffee grounds at the base of plants, but near entryways as well.
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Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
For a deep clean, Evans recommends using mild dish soap first to soften the grease.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
For the curious traveler, Meyer always recommends starting with two of her favorites.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
To reduce spider activities, Ruiz recommends vacuuming and dusting frequently.
—Charlotte Maracina, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
The Ryder Cup Bar La Rue recommends The Ryder Cup Bar at The Ocean Course Clubhouse for lunch or dinner.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
For those ages 27 to 45 who are unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated, the CDC recommends shared clinical decision-making.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Screening at Younger Ages May Help The American Cancer Society recommends that people at average risk of colon and rectal cancer start regular screening at age 45.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Sunscreen The Mayo Clinic recommends throwing out any sunscreen bottles that have reached or exceeded their expiration date.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
For a deep clean, Evans recommends using mild dish soap first to soften the grease.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
For the curious traveler, Meyer always recommends starting with two of her favorites.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
To reduce spider activities, Ruiz recommends vacuuming and dusting frequently.
—Charlotte Maracina, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
The Ryder Cup Bar La Rue recommends The Ryder Cup Bar at The Ocean Course Clubhouse for lunch or dinner.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
For those ages 27 to 45 who are unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated, the CDC recommends shared clinical decision-making.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Screening at Younger Ages May Help The American Cancer Society recommends that people at average risk of colon and rectal cancer start regular screening at age 45.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Sunscreen The Mayo Clinic recommends throwing out any sunscreen bottles that have reached or exceeded their expiration date.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommends
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The move leaves the Seahawks with a total of six picks in the draft.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Despite the album’s high quality across the board, Mahesh still leaves a few ends loose.—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
24 Apr. 2026
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This suggests that Amodei believed Anthropic had more leverage on the Pentagon than the Pentagon had on it — the CEO of a company founded just five years ago shrugging off a threat from the world’s most powerful and best-funded entity.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Two Boys Fighting Over a Bladder (circa 1767–1770) suggests that the latter view has bite.—
Julian Bell,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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And that gives Ukraine a huge win globally.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Simmons is right that the glasses are super-thin, which gives them a delightful hand feel no matter the beverage.—
Jennifer Zyman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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The host of the massacre is the powerful tycoon Chester Danforth (filmmaker David Cronenberg), a hotel and casino impresario, who entrusts the actual event planning to his adult children, twins Ursula and Titus (Sarah Michelle Gellar and Shawn Hatosy).—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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The Constitution entrusts Congress with the authority to declare war, ensuring that matters of armed conflict are subject to careful deliberations and democratic accountability.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
28 Feb. 2026
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Leon has also questioned the funding mechanism, which calls on the Trust to collect hundreds of millions in private donations and turn the money over to the NPS, which then hands it off to the White House.—
Arden Farhi,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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But its sense of Kevin’s journey from a shy, kept cat to one ready for whatever life hands him is clear, a North Star to guide all the otherwise enjoyable chaos.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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The report commends the steps that Mayor Mike Johnston and the city have taken to reduce homelessness and bolster tourism downtown.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
5 Mar. 2026
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Prince Andrew regrets his association with Epstein, and commends the bravery of Ms Giuffre and other survivors in standing up for themselves and others.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
19 Feb. 2026
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That engine is mated to a six-speed transmission and a chain drive that transfers that power to the rear wheels.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Apr. 2026
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The deal, announced Tuesday, transfers all trademarks and associated rights of the second leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown from the Stronach Group (doing business as 1/ST) to Churchill Downs ($CHDN).—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Instead of roasting, the dehydrating preserves natural flavor and delivers Daily Crunch's signature Uniquely Crunchy bite.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The shop not only delivers shimmering sips, but hosts elaborate tea events such as the seasonal Royal Afternoon Tea, a five-course affair offered multiple times a year in partnership with Aixois Bistro.—
Adam Stone Studio USA TODAY,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Recommends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommends. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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