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to give the rules about (something) clearly and exactly
in chess, you can move the various pieces only in certain prescribed ways
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Recent Examples of prescribed
ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
Or what if a nurse advised a patient to stop exercising or sleeping regularly, or eating healthful meals, or taking prescribed medications?
—Peter Jensen, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2026
Fragrance layering allows for infinite scent possibilities beyond the pre-prescribed notes in a single eau de parfum, inspiring both a spirit of play and individuality.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026
On a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is no effort at all and 10 is maximum effort, pick a weight that makes the prescribed rep count feel like an effort level of 5 or 6.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 1 Apr. 2026
Their root system can develop rapidly and often regrow after a prescribed burn.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
At the Rollinses, the prescribed burn began with an introductory meeting to discuss strategy and a test fire on a corner of the lot.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
Fire crews ignited a prescribed burn at Iroquois Park on March 24 in the Summit Field area, in ongoing efforts to refresh the prairie ecosystem.
—Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Mar. 2026
The prescribed burn will clear out underbrush to allow native plants to thrive, Martin said, adding that wildlife depends on those plants for food and shelter.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
In parts of Eastern Europe, Semax is prescribed for brain trauma and other neurological conditions.
—Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
After 15 years managing various fast-food restaurants, and, by his own admission, eating breakfast, lunch and dinner at them, he was diagnosed with high LDL cholesterol and prescribed a cocktail of statins.
—David Cox, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
There are plenty of caveats, however, about what can and can't be prescribed.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 4 Apr. 2026
If the case takes the course prescribed under the Texas criminal procedure code and if a magistrate or a state district judge finds that Rodriguez-Singh is incompetent, she will likely be ordered admitted to a maximum-security unit at a state hospital for an attempt at competency restoration.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2026
In the California schools where the program operates, around 70% of kids who have been prescribed glasses did not own a pair.
—Kristen Hwang, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
One of my favorites is the Dorith sandals, which have orthopedic-like support but don’t look like they were prescribed by a doctor.
—Jamie Davis Smith, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2026
Stones was prescribed a chewable tablet providing 1,000 milligrams of calcium daily, along with a weekly dose of prescription alendronic acid — also known as alendronate.
—Hadia Zainab, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Mauskar said using a prescribed retinoid or an over-the-counter retinol can help.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
Or what if a nurse advised a patient to stop exercising or sleeping regularly, or eating healthful meals, or taking prescribed medications?
—Peter Jensen, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2026
Fragrance layering allows for infinite scent possibilities beyond the pre-prescribed notes in a single eau de parfum, inspiring both a spirit of play and individuality.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026
On a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is no effort at all and 10 is maximum effort, pick a weight that makes the prescribed rep count feel like an effort level of 5 or 6.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 1 Apr. 2026
Their root system can develop rapidly and often regrow after a prescribed burn.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
At the Rollinses, the prescribed burn began with an introductory meeting to discuss strategy and a test fire on a corner of the lot.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
Fire crews ignited a prescribed burn at Iroquois Park on March 24 in the Summit Field area, in ongoing efforts to refresh the prairie ecosystem.
—Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Mar. 2026
The prescribed burn will clear out underbrush to allow native plants to thrive, Martin said, adding that wildlife depends on those plants for food and shelter.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
Doctors say that hormone therapy prescribed by a doctor can help with symptoms, as can prescriptions for nonhormonal medication.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
In parts of Eastern Europe, Semax is prescribed for brain trauma and other neurological conditions.
—Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
After 15 years managing various fast-food restaurants, and, by his own admission, eating breakfast, lunch and dinner at them, he was diagnosed with high LDL cholesterol and prescribed a cocktail of statins.
—David Cox, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
There are plenty of caveats, however, about what can and can't be prescribed.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 4 Apr. 2026
If the case takes the course prescribed under the Texas criminal procedure code and if a magistrate or a state district judge finds that Rodriguez-Singh is incompetent, she will likely be ordered admitted to a maximum-security unit at a state hospital for an attempt at competency restoration.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2026
In the California schools where the program operates, around 70% of kids who have been prescribed glasses did not own a pair.
—Kristen Hwang, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
One of my favorites is the Dorith sandals, which have orthopedic-like support but don’t look like they were prescribed by a doctor.
—Jamie Davis Smith, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2026
Stones was prescribed a chewable tablet providing 1,000 milligrams of calcium daily, along with a weekly dose of prescription alendronic acid — also known as alendronate.
—Hadia Zainab, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prescribed
Adjective
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In contrast, a proposal by Google in Franklin Township ultimately failed last fall after the company withdrew the plans before an expected City-County Council vote called by Michael-Paul Hart, who opposed that project.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
1 Apr. 2026
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The label will be celebrated at the Dialled In 5th Birthday Festival on May 30, a one-day event spread across eight Dalston venues, drawing an expected 3,000 attendees alongside a lineup of international South Asian acts.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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No back orders, unless specified by the individual vendor.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Neither the email nor the announcement on the clinic’s website specified why the Fertility Center of Orlando was closing or whether McNichol would be among the employees continuing to provide care.—
Elizabeth Chuck,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
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There's the long foreseen Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown)-versus-Vecna face-off, coupled with a dramatic Godzilla-sized ensemble fight.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Jan. 2026
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Trump’s actions, those foreseen and those unforeseen, are creating immense opportunities for change.—
Peter D. Feaver,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Though far from germane to Boston, his lengthy track record of controversy on the diamond is perhaps most defined by his spikes-up slide into second baseman Dustin Pedroia during a 2017 Red Sox-Orioles game.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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The agency’s modern-day role was defined in 1962, after thalidomide caused birth defects in thousands of babies around the world.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The city says extending it to seniors could be a big help for older adults living on a fixed income.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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There is no fixed income threshold for hardship status.—
Deane Biermeier,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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What started in December of last year has grown to multiple events where hundreds of underage children decide to meet at a predetermined area, such as a shopping mall or park.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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The shrapnel came from an M795 round that had been paired with an M767A1 fuze, which was meant to electronically detonate the round at a predetermined point, the report said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But the implicit argument, that Colorado law effectively compels Jeffco to violate Title IX, is a major, predictable indictment of our legislature.—
Lisa Frizell,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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The understandings with Iran upon the cessation of hostilities, assuming there are some, must include safe and predictable transport through the strait for the world’s commerce.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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And both reckon with the extent to which historical ignorance and the calculated distortion of the past threaten the foundation on which our country was built.—
Francine Prose,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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At the time, her father described the assault as a calculated ambush, not a random act of violence.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Prescribed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prescribed. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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