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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
Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
The score is used to rank the cities and is based on the results of the prescribed categories.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026
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
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
Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Ferguson prescribed 120 milligrams of oxycodone per day to two patients — one for chronic pain and partial quadriplegia following an accident, and another for ankle and shoulder pain.
—Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
Doctors prescribed mental health drugs after brief hospitalizations.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Kaylie, who shares 7-year-old daughter Boe with husband Joe Bushnell, was prescribed eyedrops by a pharmacist, but her eyesight continued to worsen.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
State officials have issued a sweeping burn ban — the first in the Georgia Forestry Commission's history — to prohibit yard debris burning, agricultural burning and prescribed fires for at least 30 days.
—Kathryn Prociv, NBC news, 23 Apr. 2026
Regeneron also gained Food and Drug Administration approval on April 23 for its gene therapy, Otarmeni, which will be prescribed to treat a rare type of hearing loss that afflicts about 50 newborns in the United States each year.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
And while other medications prescribed for anxiety, like certain anti-depressants, can take weeks to work, propranolol can take effect within an hour.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 22 Apr. 2026
John joked that he’d been prescribed a good night’s sleep.
—Rebecca Edmisten, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
In Langesfeld’s case, Oscar Health repeatedly declined to cover the costly cancer-fighting drug therapy, arguing that the prescribed drug was not medically necessary or federally approved to treat his type of cancer.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
The score is used to rank the cities and is based on the results of the prescribed categories.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026
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
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
Verb
From 1945 to 1971, pregnant mothers who wanted to prevent miscarriages were prescribed the synthetic estrogen diethylstilbestrol (DES).
—Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Ferguson prescribed 120 milligrams of oxycodone per day to two patients — one for chronic pain and partial quadriplegia following an accident, and another for ankle and shoulder pain.
—Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
Doctors prescribed mental health drugs after brief hospitalizations.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Kaylie, who shares 7-year-old daughter Boe with husband Joe Bushnell, was prescribed eyedrops by a pharmacist, but her eyesight continued to worsen.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
State officials have issued a sweeping burn ban — the first in the Georgia Forestry Commission's history — to prohibit yard debris burning, agricultural burning and prescribed fires for at least 30 days.
—Kathryn Prociv, NBC news, 23 Apr. 2026
Regeneron also gained Food and Drug Administration approval on April 23 for its gene therapy, Otarmeni, which will be prescribed to treat a rare type of hearing loss that afflicts about 50 newborns in the United States each year.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
And while other medications prescribed for anxiety, like certain anti-depressants, can take weeks to work, propranolol can take effect within an hour.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 22 Apr. 2026
John joked that he’d been prescribed a good night’s sleep.
—Rebecca Edmisten, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prescribed
Adjective
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The expected tariff refund helped push the company’s stock up 6% in pre-market trading, before paring back gains.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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London Stock Exchange Group Plc said revenue growth for 2026 is now expected to be towards the top of its expected range, after the first quarter was buoyed by heavy trading volumes and momentum in subscription businesses.—
Tom Metcalf,
Bloomberg,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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No back orders, unless specified by the individual vendor.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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While Berkshire has generally not specified who buys specific stocks in the portfolio, Combs has been thought to favor technology and financials.—
Alex Crippen,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 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
Verb
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Reaves’ return would be a boost in a series that has become defined by injuries.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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General manager Brad Holmes acknowledged Saturday that this year’s preparation carried a little bit more fire, fueled by the frustration of falling short and a heightened sense of urgency that defined every decision.—
Bob Tripi,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Even if those issues could be addressed, the tax base would not remain fixed.—
Martha E. Stark,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Moments of humor sit alongside lamentation and ritual intensity, underscoring the exhibition’s refusal of a single, fixed reading.—
George Nelson,
ARTnews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Those who choose a DIA will start receiving the income down the road at a predetermined age, perhaps at 70 or 75 years old.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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Like parents and teachers, the narrators of picture books generally set the rules and guide the reader steadily in a predetermined direction.—
Elise Broach,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Now, the team is stuck with a predictable logjam in the outfield, and in the lineup.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Rather than scaling back on care, many pet owners are shifting to preventive habits, multi-functional products, and practical home adjustments to help households stay ahead of potential issues while keeping costs predictable.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The space agency arguably took a smart, calculated risk, though some experts vocally criticized the decision to fly.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Apr. 2026
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This was a calculated attempt to terrorize people because of their faith.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Prescribed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prescribed. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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