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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
Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 7 June 2026
The ordinance also focuses on medical care, requiring timely responses when an inmate reports being sick and consistent access to prescribed medications.
—Ben Wheeler
june 4, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
Under the terms of her release, Peters must undergo cognitive behavioral therapy, receive a mental health assessment and take prescribed medications, according to a copy of her parole agreement obtained through a public records request.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 1 June 2026
An artisan can achieve greatness by working within prescribed boundaries.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 1 June 2026
And growing up in such a small town with a prescribed moral roadmap, this path is so scary to my parents and my family.
—Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
These can override provisions in a will that conflict or otherwise depart from the prescribed shares.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The Department of Health also had ended insurance premium assistance and dropped Biktarvy, the most prescribed HIV medication in the country.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 26 May 2026
Folsom and Rancho Cordova residents may see smoke Wednesday due to a prescribed burn near Prairie City State Vehicular Recreation Area.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Researchers also relied on prescription records, which don’t prove that people took the medication as prescribed.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 3 June 2026
While at least 12% of adults in the United States have been prescribed a GLP-1 for one or multiple indications, 54% of patients report affordability challenges.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Sildenafil is what makes Viagra work, but it also must be prescribed.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 31 May 2026
The dose the telehealth company prescribed to Karleigh McClain was nearly nine times the amount patients are typically told to take for their first dose.
—Maia Rosenfeld, NBC news, 29 May 2026
When Kimbrooke Pavlich was diagnosed with high cholesterol as a teen, doctors prescribed traditional statins.
—Roni Robbins, AJC.com, 27 May 2026
His responsibilities included coordinating medical appointments and helping ensure Perry took medication that he was lawfully prescribed.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
People prescribed warfarin or other anticoagulants are instructed to keep their vitamin K intake consistent.
—Beth Thomas, Verywell Health, 27 May 2026
Adjective
Residents in western Placer County may see smoke in the area Monday as firefighters conduct a prescribed burn and training exercise, according to Cal Fire officials.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 7 June 2026
The ordinance also focuses on medical care, requiring timely responses when an inmate reports being sick and consistent access to prescribed medications.
—Ben Wheeler
june 4, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
Under the terms of her release, Peters must undergo cognitive behavioral therapy, receive a mental health assessment and take prescribed medications, according to a copy of her parole agreement obtained through a public records request.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 1 June 2026
An artisan can achieve greatness by working within prescribed boundaries.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 1 June 2026
And growing up in such a small town with a prescribed moral roadmap, this path is so scary to my parents and my family.
—Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
These can override provisions in a will that conflict or otherwise depart from the prescribed shares.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The Department of Health also had ended insurance premium assistance and dropped Biktarvy, the most prescribed HIV medication in the country.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 26 May 2026
Folsom and Rancho Cordova residents may see smoke Wednesday due to a prescribed burn near Prairie City State Vehicular Recreation Area.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Verb
Granahan was prescribed a number of medications to control his symptoms.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Researchers also relied on prescription records, which don’t prove that people took the medication as prescribed.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 3 June 2026
While at least 12% of adults in the United States have been prescribed a GLP-1 for one or multiple indications, 54% of patients report affordability challenges.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Sildenafil is what makes Viagra work, but it also must be prescribed.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 31 May 2026
The dose the telehealth company prescribed to Karleigh McClain was nearly nine times the amount patients are typically told to take for their first dose.
—Maia Rosenfeld, NBC news, 29 May 2026
When Kimbrooke Pavlich was diagnosed with high cholesterol as a teen, doctors prescribed traditional statins.
—Roni Robbins, AJC.com, 27 May 2026
His responsibilities included coordinating medical appointments and helping ensure Perry took medication that he was lawfully prescribed.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
People prescribed warfarin or other anticoagulants are instructed to keep their vitamin K intake consistent.
—Beth Thomas, Verywell Health, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prescribed
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The expected first-round draft pick led the team with 42 hits, including 10 doubles, and also was an ace on the mound for the Sunset League champions and Division I regional champions.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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The expected arrival of El Niño in the next few months could trigger another mass coral bleaching event, just a year after the last one's conclusion, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration warned this week.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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No back orders, unless specified by the individual vendor.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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In a press release Wednesday, the agency specified that the screwworm had been found inside a 3-week-old calf’s umbilical area.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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To help steer you clear of any paint color problems (whether foreseen or unforeseen), designers share the top paint color pitfalls.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 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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These artists defined their own style in Detroit—raw, soulful, and forward-looking—and eventually captured a global audience.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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It’s also revealed that the Mach 4 (about 3,100 mph) is more than four times the speed of sound, while hypersonic flight is generally defined as Mach 5 and above.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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Retirees generally live on a fixed income.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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This drove up payments to charter schools by more than 3,000% from 1999 to 2014 and diverted funds away from district schools that still needed to maintain fixed costs, such as utilities, staffing and building improvements.—
Julia McWilliams,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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According to Olson, the podcast does not attempt to force a predetermined conclusion, but instead reexamines the case using modern forensic reconstruction technology and fresh expert analysis.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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According to the piece, the wide-open nature of the race is healthy for democratic participation and has yielded the most competitive gubernatorial contest in approximately 25 years, allowing voters meaningful choice rather than having a predetermined outcome.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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The data tells a story of partisan preferences that are predictable in some ways and surprising in others.—
Heather McCambly,
The Conversation,
8 June 2026
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White racial resentment is a predictable outgrowth of a cultural regime that has for decades insisted on racial categorization and affinity for everyone but white Americans.—
Thomas Chatterton Williams,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Founders built authority through minimalism, detachment or a kind of calculated neutrality.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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The Dodgers move to add Lauer was a calculated one.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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“Prescribed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prescribed. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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