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
Tyler Cordeiro first pilfered Jannotta’s prescription pills as a teenager.
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Craig R. McCoy, ProPublica, 23 Apr. 2026
On-demand, 24/7 telehealth prescription renewals start at $29 for message consultations or $49 for video care, according to the news release.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
However, both Foundayo and the Wegovy pill interact with certain medications, so make sure to review all of your prescriptions and supplements with a healthcare provider before starting a GLP-1 pill.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 22 Apr. 2026
The pantry shift is available to everyone, no prescription required.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
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Craig R. McCoy, ProPublica, 23 Apr. 2026
On-demand, 24/7 telehealth prescription renewals start at $29 for message consultations or $49 for video care, according to the news release.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
However, both Foundayo and the Wegovy pill interact with certain medications, so make sure to review all of your prescriptions and supplements with a healthcare provider before starting a GLP-1 pill.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 22 Apr. 2026
The pantry shift is available to everyone, no prescription required.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prescription
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That means Gotham can tap into an additional $1 million in funds above the salary cap to pay her when the rule comes into effect on July 1.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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The collection of new rules underwent several rounds of revisions to meet definitions in state law, address resident concerns and create a plan for enforcement, according to city staff.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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One of the most enduring royal handbag traditions dates back to Queen Elizabeth II, who reportedly used her purse as a discreet way to signal staff during public engagements.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Augustinian tradition emphasizes fraternity, humility, and reflection on our disordered desires.—
Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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But the king said despite the fundamental disagreement between the countries, the United States inherited its democratic values from the United Kingdom.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Then, to estimate climate impact, these EI values were plugged into DLR’s contrail and climate models (a contrail plume model and a global climate model).—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Prescription.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prescription. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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