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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
Where to Shop for Vintage Jewelry in Paris For those ready to embark on their own Parisian treasure hunt, Laura Schultz recommends these essential stops.
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Micaela English,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
Garcia generally recommends detergent sheets for travel and for natural fibers like cotton, linen, and wool that don't require intensive stain removal.
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Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
3 July 2026
That’s in part because the number of new cars with engines that require or recommend premium has surged.
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David Goldman,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
The ex-president saw shattered tiles in the roadway and homeless people sleeping on street corners in a city whose police department had recommended drivers stay in the middle lane to avoid carjackers.
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Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
3 July 2026
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Micaela English,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
Garcia generally recommends detergent sheets for travel and for natural fibers like cotton, linen, and wool that don't require intensive stain removal.
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Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
3 July 2026
That’s in part because the number of new cars with engines that require or recommend premium has surged.
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David Goldman,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
The ex-president saw shattered tiles in the roadway and homeless people sleeping on street corners in a city whose police department had recommended drivers stay in the middle lane to avoid carjackers.
—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
3 July 2026
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The video assistant referee called for a review of the play while the two were down getting tended to by trainers, leaving the Americans to nurse their lead down a man for the rest of the game.
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Two of the attackers then smashed the windshield of the news van with a parking cone and damaged the camera before leaving the scene.
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Bryan West The couple's nuptials reportedly will be a multi-day event; The New York Times suggested a smaller gathering of about 100 people will take place July 2, with a much bigger celebration on July 3.
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The score might not suggest dominance, but Colombia controlled the game from the outset and held possession for nearly two-thirds of the match.
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For purpose, whether anyone can trace their daily work to the larger picture without being handed a slogan.
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In the midst of handing the job over to his son, even as Diego is making a speech about water supplies, hygiene and education, Don Alejandro snatches it back to cheers, clutches his heart and dies.
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When this place is eventually gone — a phrase that feels truly bizarre given the environment this summer and the half-century preceding it — the lasting images will be the seas of red.
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Officials advise the public to give bears space and not let pets bother them.
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This rare, Fancy Deep Blue gem is the largest ever discovered in Botswana, a national treasure entrusted by the government to the French jewelry house.
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He was also assigned to a DA’s office and entrusted with the investigation of murders.
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Miss Manners commends it as better than the usual aggressive-aggressive behavior — and more effective.
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Donning a loud orange and curly wig, Tel commended KC for its hospitality as a host city.
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The sprawling northern territories clear to the Rocky Mountains and beyond transferred to Mexican control.
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Hayden Schuler has transferred from Sierra Canyon.
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Album with Major Performance Cardi B delivered a high-energy performance of multiple tracks from her Am I the Drama?
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“Recommend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommend. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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