as in advice
something (such as a course of action) suggested as proper or favorable
By following their accountant's recommendations, the couple was able to save a tidy sum for retirement.
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Recent Examples of recommendations
Those recommendations include developing stronger performance measures, improving data collection, tracking client outcomes more consistently and identifying which shelter programs are delivering the most effective results.
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Brady Halbleib,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
The Board’s recommendations are advisory, and Meta is not required to implement them, though the company has historically acted on roughly 75 percent of Board recommendations, which makes its response to this particular ruling worth watching.
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Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
The recommendations largely focused on strengthening code enforcement, improving interagency communication and increasing oversight.
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Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
The scientific consensus, quantified in the current physical activity recommendations from the Department of Health and Human Services, is at least 150 minutes per week of moderate exercise, such as speedy walking.
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Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 June 2026
Clients should understand whether the advisor is legally obligated to put their interests first, how conflicts are disclosed and whether recommendations are shaped by commissions, proprietary products or outside incentives.
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Bob Chitrathorn,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Our editors independently choose our recommendations.
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Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
The field is likely years away from providing evidence that could lead to doctors making lifestyle or treatment recommendations for enhancing our microbiomes, Queen says.
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Joseph Kim,
NPR,
16 June 2026
Always follow the soil test recommendations and the application directions on the fertilizer label.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
Brady Halbleib,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
The Board’s recommendations are advisory, and Meta is not required to implement them, though the company has historically acted on roughly 75 percent of Board recommendations, which makes its response to this particular ruling worth watching.
—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
The recommendations largely focused on strengthening code enforcement, improving interagency communication and increasing oversight.
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Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
The scientific consensus, quantified in the current physical activity recommendations from the Department of Health and Human Services, is at least 150 minutes per week of moderate exercise, such as speedy walking.
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Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 June 2026
Clients should understand whether the advisor is legally obligated to put their interests first, how conflicts are disclosed and whether recommendations are shaped by commissions, proprietary products or outside incentives.
—
Bob Chitrathorn,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Our editors independently choose our recommendations.
—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
The field is likely years away from providing evidence that could lead to doctors making lifestyle or treatment recommendations for enhancing our microbiomes, Queen says.
—
Joseph Kim,
NPR,
16 June 2026
Always follow the soil test recommendations and the application directions on the fertilizer label.
—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommendations
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This column is designed to be educational and informational only and should not be interpreted as medical advice.
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Banks are starting to explore using AI to boost the productivity of their wealth management departments, especially as rising incomes and wealth boost the demand for financial advice.
Noun
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That goal has been overshadowed by his suggestions that Washington might seize control of Greenland or that Canada could become America’s 51st state.
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Some of the suggestions include a ban on cryptocurrency mining data centers and requirements for noise barriers to reduce stress on nearby residents.
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