as in specified
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
Michael MacIntyre, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2025
Use compression stockings as prescribed, and elevate your legs regularly.
—Ruth Jessen Hickman, Md, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2025
In a retrospective study, researchers analyzed the number of acne vulgaris diagnoses among people with obesity but not diabetes who had been prescribed Saxenda (liraglutide), Wegovy (semaglutide), or Zepbound (tirzepatide).
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2025
This dish has been prescribed by midwives to postpartum women for generations and is meant to fortify the body, enrich breast milk and ward off infection (despite a lack of scientific evidence for the claims).
—Vicky Hallett, NPR, 10 Apr. 2025
Black returned on day 22, when she was prescribed more antibiotics.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
But even without the benefit of direct experience, the possibility of kidney failure may motivate patients to follow their health care providers’ recommendations to eat a healthy diet, get regular physical activity and take their medications as prescribed.
—Eleanor Rivera, The Conversation, 28 Mar. 2025
Lithium Lithium is a drug commonly prescribed for certain mental health conditions, including bipolar disorder.
—Karen Berger, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 27 Mar. 2025
They're often prescribed for more sensitive areas, such as the face.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
In adults, medications may be prescribed to help with symptoms, although most of the current research is on medications that help with PTSD, rather than acute stress disorder.
—Michael MacIntyre, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2025
Use compression stockings as prescribed, and elevate your legs regularly.
—Ruth Jessen Hickman, Md, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2025
In a retrospective study, researchers analyzed the number of acne vulgaris diagnoses among people with obesity but not diabetes who had been prescribed Saxenda (liraglutide), Wegovy (semaglutide), or Zepbound (tirzepatide).
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2025
This dish has been prescribed by midwives to postpartum women for generations and is meant to fortify the body, enrich breast milk and ward off infection (despite a lack of scientific evidence for the claims).
—Vicky Hallett, NPR, 10 Apr. 2025
Black returned on day 22, when she was prescribed more antibiotics.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
But even without the benefit of direct experience, the possibility of kidney failure may motivate patients to follow their health care providers’ recommendations to eat a healthy diet, get regular physical activity and take their medications as prescribed.
—Eleanor Rivera, The Conversation, 28 Mar. 2025
Lithium Lithium is a drug commonly prescribed for certain mental health conditions, including bipolar disorder.
—Karen Berger, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 27 Mar. 2025
They're often prescribed for more sensitive areas, such as the face.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 27 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prescribed
Verb
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The types of chemicals were not specified in the arrest affidavit.—
Noe Padilla,
USA TODAY,
31 Dec. 2024
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No cause of death was specified.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The values were not defined for respondents but left to their own interpretation.—
Steven P. Dinkin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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Direct care is defined as the hands-on care provided to residents by nurses or nurse aides, including feeding, bathing, dressing and medication administration.—
Jenna Carlesso,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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There’s also bread-making forest hikes, and no fixed schedule.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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In most matches, there is no fixed point in attack.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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Only 35% of U.S. workers have a high-quality schedule—one that’s predictable, stable, and includes some degree of control.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Known for their uninspired concepts (FBI: CIA???) rote character development, and predictable plotting, these types of dramas can be great to fold laundry to, but that’s about it.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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Others may receive information and make calculated risks based on circumstances or motivated reasoning.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Though charismatic, Will Derringer, as the US President, is at times very much oblivious to how to run a nation, while Sam Clarke is very calculated, calm, and strategic when their backs are against the wall.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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For years, our young, living in shelters, couch surfing and living on the edge, always surrounded by violence, have been conditioned to believe that prison and early death were their inevitable future.—
Asha Bandele,
Essence,
25 June 2025
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Early adopters can provide critical feedback that shapes your product while demonstrating enough technical aptitude to work through inevitable early-stage bugs and limitations.—
Adi Bathla,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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Christensen’s unique trick is also proof that a makeup product doesn’t have to just be used for its singular, intended purpose, which reminds us of Salma Hayek’s hack for covering gray hairs.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
18 June 2025
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However, in a complex system with multiple centers of power and influence, this approach encountered immediate resistance from other control figures like Marco Rubio and Kash Patel, ultimately fading away without achieving its intended purpose.—
Dr. Alex Gold,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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Always check the label for any specific guidance—certain brands and types may last longer than others.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
1 July 2025
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As the United States hurtles toward the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding on July 4, 1776, certain subjects seem to dominate the iconography of American independence.—
Karin Wulf,
Smithsonian Magazine,
1 July 2025
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“Prescribed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prescribed. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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