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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
One idea leaders panned, though, was creating a line item for vouchers separate from the traditional K-12 budget — something the Senate, Governor’s Office and state auditors all recommended.
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Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
Ever since the Senate Select Committee on Nutrition and Human Needs’ 1977 Dietary Goals for Americans recommended reduced meat consumption, the meat and dairy lobbies have been battling nutritionists and other health professionals for the dietary soul of the American people.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2026
Two vaccines that remain universally recommended by the CDC — the Haemophilus influenzae type b, or Hib, vaccine and the pneumococcal vaccine — protect against some causes of bacterial meningitis.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 11 Jan. 2026
Customers will be able to ask Gemini for tips and suggestions — such as which running shoes are the most recommended.
—Jaewon Kang, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
It is recommended that grout be cleaned every four to six months.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
For that reason, planting beneath them is not recommended; instead, apply a generous layer of mulch around the tree.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026
On sunny days, it is recommended to leave your curtains open to let in the natural heat.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
Under the current merit-selection system, the governor chooses justices from among nominees recommended by a commission of lawyers and citizens; new justices stand for retention election after the first year and every eight years thereafter.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommended
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In a preseason contest against Arizona, though, Webb was handed the play-calling reins and widely impressed in a 27-7 win.—
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Over the last few years, HBO has handed Maher a two season deal each time, the last one in 2024.—
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Police said evidence suggested Salat was aware of the victim’s age and attempted to meet with the child in person.—
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Information widely available within the industry suggested that land movement related to hurricane activity was a threat to pipelines.—
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The new mom gave a baby update in December, sharing a photo of her baby bump in the mirror along with other snapshots.—
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Marshall Chiles, who founded the Laughing Skull Lounge in Midtown, gave The Atlanta Journal-Constitution an exclusive tour of the 6,000-square-foot space behind Dancing Goats Coffee Shop.—
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Time and time again, evidence mounts that those entrusted with executive management responsibilities struggle to keep up.—
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It was treated as irrelevant, rather than as a co-equal branch entrusted with the gravest decision a republic can make.—
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The remains will be transferred to Israel and to the national forensic institute for identification.—
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Investigators also found that thousands of dollars had been successfully transferred from Tammy's bank account to Tara's Cash App account.—
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The present case involves power that Congress delegated to the President in the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), signed by Jimmy Carter in 1977.—
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Running back Ahmad Hardy was uncharacteristically limited to 12 carries, while Jamal Roberts was delegated to just five.—
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While having tea with Wiggins, Charles commended Chatfield’s treatment and recovery rate.—
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Nikola Jurkovic, a member of technical staff at the influential METR AI research center, commended the paper’s contributions.—
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Their study suggests that slow, orderly streams of cool gas already inside the galaxy—or delivered by interactions with nearby galaxies—may be quietly feeding central black holes, allowing those black holes to gently shut down star formation without blowing the galaxy apart.—
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Have the latest Reality Checks delivered to your inbox with our free newsletter.—
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“Recommended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommended. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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