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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
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
Residents of Rancho Cordova and Folsom may see smoke Wednesday because of a prescribed burn at Prairie City State Vehicular Recreation Area.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
Wade Crowfoot, California’s secretary for Natural Resources, said Tuesday that the state has increased the number of fuel breaks, prescribed fires, and thinning projects in recent years, streamlining permits to protect communities.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
My recent field work indicates that this particular moth may be thriving in areas experiencing more recent and frequent prescribed burns, but this hypothesis needs further study.
—Ryan St Laurent, The Conversation, 18 May 2026
Always talk to your healthcare provider before using garlic or any supplement to manage health conditions, and don't use it as a replacement for prescribed treatment.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 18 May 2026
Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 1 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
An example of this may be someone prescribed anticoagulants who suddenly requires emergency surgery.
—Beth Thomas, Verywell Health, 27 May 2026
Also, outcomes might depend on the medication prescribed.
—Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Adjective
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
Residents of Rancho Cordova and Folsom may see smoke Wednesday because of a prescribed burn at Prairie City State Vehicular Recreation Area.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
Wade Crowfoot, California’s secretary for Natural Resources, said Tuesday that the state has increased the number of fuel breaks, prescribed fires, and thinning projects in recent years, streamlining permits to protect communities.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
My recent field work indicates that this particular moth may be thriving in areas experiencing more recent and frequent prescribed burns, but this hypothesis needs further study.
—Ryan St Laurent, The Conversation, 18 May 2026
Always talk to your healthcare provider before using garlic or any supplement to manage health conditions, and don't use it as a replacement for prescribed treatment.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 18 May 2026
Verb
Madden now takes a tirzepatide, which she was prescribed through her Weight Watchers clinic.
—Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 1 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
An example of this may be someone prescribed anticoagulants who suddenly requires emergency surgery.
—Beth Thomas, Verywell Health, 27 May 2026
Also, outcomes might depend on the medication prescribed.
—Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prescribed
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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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Idaho lawmakers took aim at Medicaid programs this year in an attempt to address an expected budget deficit.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
1 June 2026
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As of publication time, law enforcement officials had not specified whether the arrest was related to immigration enforcement activities.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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The ruling specified that use of force and isolation for failure to work were unconstitutional.—
Julia Bowling,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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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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But unlike previous tournaments dominated by television commercials and corporate sponsorships, this World Cup may ultimately be defined by creators.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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For more than 60 years, Sanlorenzo has defined Italian excellence in yacht building, crafting custom superyachts that combine refined design with innovative engineering.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
31 May 2026
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Without such a measure, the trick becomes too easy—stop the IRS from finishing the audit, declare there was no fixed debt, and walk away having avoided both the tax and the tax consequences of forgiveness.—
Andrew Leahey,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2026
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At that age, there's typically a little more financial certainty, as many retirees are claiming their maximum Social Security benefit and have adjusted to living on a fixed income.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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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
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The crypto industry sees the bill as a good thing, offering predictable oversight and guardrails—as well as allowing crypto exchanges to offer interest-like payments on deposits.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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Outputs often converge on safe, predictable answers.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Yii-Jan Lin, a professor of New Testament at Yale Divinity School and author of the book Immigration and Apocalypse, views the video as a calculated provocation.—
Jason DeRose,
NPR,
26 May 2026
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Leaders who create positive narratives, inspire confidence and stay calm during challenging times help create an environment where employees feel safe to take calculated risks.—
Kapil Jain,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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“Prescribed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prescribed. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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