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 recommendation
Medical experts now recognize that blanket recommendations for or against hormone therapy are not appropriate.
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Matthew Nudy, The Conversation, 4 Apr. 2025
Given that, his list of recommendations included finding a way to resolve the 60 Minutes cases.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2025
Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm:
To lower the risk of lightning strikes, when going outdoors, develop a plan to reach a safer spot.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2025
The only recommendation that CDC makes is people who are taking care of those with measles, perhaps health care workers, might consider an additional booster later in life.
—CBS News, 23 Mar. 2025
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Matthew Nudy, The Conversation, 4 Apr. 2025
Given that, his list of recommendations included finding a way to resolve the 60 Minutes cases.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2025
Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm:
To lower the risk of lightning strikes, when going outdoors, develop a plan to reach a safer spot.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2025
The only recommendation that CDC makes is people who are taking care of those with measles, perhaps health care workers, might consider an additional booster later in life.
—CBS News, 23 Mar. 2025
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“Recommendation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommendation. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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