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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
Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2026
Many people already don’t take their prescribed statins, so diminishing the number eligible by as much as 40% was feared as a failure of prevention.
—Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 13 Mar. 2026
Experts say flaxseeds can complement heart-healthy habits, but shouldn’t replace prescribed treatment.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 9 Mar. 2026
Pousson told a court that the bags contained Adderall, a prescribed stimulant that the attorney said Valentin takes to treat ADHD.
—Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2026
Shelley grew up knowing exactly what happened to women who refused their prescribed role, and hid her most subversive arguments inside a story that looked, on its surface, like a cautionary tale about science.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
This trend rejects rigidity in favor of free-form seating that doesn't box users in and force them into prescribed spots.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 4 Mar. 2026
As Cook County crews work to reduce wildfire risks through prescribed burns, on Friday, the dry and windy forecast means grass, leaves, and other fuel sources will be drier and if ignited could burn stronger, according to McCabe.
—Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
This more loosely prescribed tradition stems partly from our big Southern families full of siblings and cousins, as well as partly from how Southerners are polite to a fault—and don’t ever want to leave anyone out.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
Kff Health News, Oc Register, 16 Mar. 2026
These devices must be fitted and prescribed by your healthcare provider.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 16 Mar. 2026
Yet, insurance coverage for GLP-1s prescribed for weight loss remains limited.
—Alison Sexton Ward, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
The bill did contain a measure backed by DeSantis that would have allowed pharmacists to provide ivermectin, an anti-parasitic drug often prescribed for animals, over-the-counter to adults without a prescription.
—News Service Of Florida, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
Common medications prescribed for depression include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
Courses of fluoroquinolones, which are often prescribed for urinary tract infections and respiratory infections, and flucloxacillin, which is mainly prescribed for Staphylococcus aureus infections, both corresponded to an average of about 20 fewer species.
—Lori Youmshajekian, Scientific American, 11 Mar. 2026
Additionally, Bridgman suspects staff aren’t giving Fraraccio his seizure medication as prescribed.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
Part of that argument hinges on the idea that these medications are prescribed off-label when used for gender-affirming care, meaning the FDA hasn’t approved their use for this purpose.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The prescribed burns will be led by the DEEP Forestry Division with help of the department’s Wildlife, State Parks, and Support Services divisions.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2026
Many people already don’t take their prescribed statins, so diminishing the number eligible by as much as 40% was feared as a failure of prevention.
—Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 13 Mar. 2026
Experts say flaxseeds can complement heart-healthy habits, but shouldn’t replace prescribed treatment.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 9 Mar. 2026
Pousson told a court that the bags contained Adderall, a prescribed stimulant that the attorney said Valentin takes to treat ADHD.
—Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2026
Shelley grew up knowing exactly what happened to women who refused their prescribed role, and hid her most subversive arguments inside a story that looked, on its surface, like a cautionary tale about science.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
This trend rejects rigidity in favor of free-form seating that doesn't box users in and force them into prescribed spots.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 4 Mar. 2026
As Cook County crews work to reduce wildfire risks through prescribed burns, on Friday, the dry and windy forecast means grass, leaves, and other fuel sources will be drier and if ignited could burn stronger, according to McCabe.
—Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
This more loosely prescribed tradition stems partly from our big Southern families full of siblings and cousins, as well as partly from how Southerners are polite to a fault—and don’t ever want to leave anyone out.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
In addition to their use as a contraceptive, the pills are prescribed for a variety of health issues, including preventing anemia from heavy periods and treating uterine fibroids.
—Kff Health News, Oc Register, 16 Mar. 2026
These devices must be fitted and prescribed by your healthcare provider.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 16 Mar. 2026
Yet, insurance coverage for GLP-1s prescribed for weight loss remains limited.
—Alison Sexton Ward, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
The bill did contain a measure backed by DeSantis that would have allowed pharmacists to provide ivermectin, an anti-parasitic drug often prescribed for animals, over-the-counter to adults without a prescription.
—News Service Of Florida, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
Common medications prescribed for depression include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
Courses of fluoroquinolones, which are often prescribed for urinary tract infections and respiratory infections, and flucloxacillin, which is mainly prescribed for Staphylococcus aureus infections, both corresponded to an average of about 20 fewer species.
—Lori Youmshajekian, Scientific American, 11 Mar. 2026
Additionally, Bridgman suspects staff aren’t giving Fraraccio his seizure medication as prescribed.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
Part of that argument hinges on the idea that these medications are prescribed off-label when used for gender-affirming care, meaning the FDA hasn’t approved their use for this purpose.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prescribed
Adjective
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Wait to plant it a week or two after the last expected frost date in your area to ensure warmer soil and a healthy plant.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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The expected demand boom brings up questions about generation priorities.—
Kelsey Brown,
San Antonio Express-News,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The White House has not specified what a deal may look like.—
Ana Ceballos
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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No back orders, unless specified by the individual vendor.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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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Steve, whose synthesizer work defined Toto’s early sound, later became a film and TV composer.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
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For Chen, beauty becomes a way of resisting reductive portrayals of communities defined by poverty.—
Lise Pedersen,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This situation concerns me not only because of the limited space and physical strain, but also because they’re retired and living on a fixed income.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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Instead, investors can make requests to redeem all or part of their shares, but the PE managers typically cap total withdrawals per quarter at a fixed percentage of their net asset value, often 5%.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The bettors are said to have wagered on either the velocity or the result (a ball or a hit-by-pitch) of a pitch by Clase or Ortiz, typically the first pitch of a predetermined inning.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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The poems that stick with me most are the poems about wrestling freedom away from a predetermined fate, about surviving the end, about living again.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Many of these crashes follow predictable patterns.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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With opponents forced to respect the run game and the offense less predictable for it, shazam, the Chiefs again led the league in points and yards; Mahomes earned his second MVP award.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Would a front office and coaching staff backed against the wall to win now or face drastic changes be willing to execute an aggressive, calculated overhaul?—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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In recent years, the brand has shown a greater willingness to take calculated risks with their catalog.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Prescribed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prescribed. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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