prescription

noun

pri-ˈskrip-shən How to pronounce prescription (audio)
Definition of prescriptionnext
as in rule
an inherited or established way of thinking, feeling, or doing the time-honored prescription among hostelers that you do not mess with another person's stuff

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Recent Examples of prescription Tariffs will raise prices for generics If the tariffs are implemented, experts warn consumers will likely pay more for generic drugs, which account for 90% of prescription medications sold in the United States. — Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 22 July 2026 Some travel to Mexico for prescriptions, routine visits or diagnostic tests. — Deidre Popovich, The Conversation, 22 July 2026 Klonopin is a prescription medication to help reduce anxiety. — Gabe White, Arkansas Online, 21 July 2026 In fact, the vast majority of countries around the world ban ads for prescription-only medications to the public. — Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for prescription
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  1. rule
  2. tradition
  3. values
Noun
  • Phillips may no longer be the focus of the ethics inquiry, but he could still be asked to answer questions or supply documents as the committee determines if Collins violated any laws or rules.
    — Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 27 July 2026
  • Rule 10 - The Banana Ball challenge rule Each manager gets one challenge per game that can be used at any moment — and the challenge is kept if the manager was correct.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 27 July 2026
Definition of rule
Noun
  • The Nationals started calling some pitches from the dugout earlier this month, becoming the latest MLB team among a small but growing cohort who are breaking from the sport’s tradition in search of an analytical advantage.
    — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • In the neighboring town, local tradition also places it as the burial site of John the Baptist.
    — Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
Definition of tradition
Noun
  • Moving forward, Love wants to find spaces that further align with the core values of the parties.
    — Zuri Primos July 27, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
  • While attorneys and crisis consultants focus on legal and messages, my work centered on values, emotional self-regulation and helping the leader show up as a human being under intense scrutiny.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of values

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“Prescription.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prescription. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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