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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
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
Their root system can develop rapidly and often regrow after a prescribed burn.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 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
The prescribed burn will clear out underbrush to allow native plants to thrive, Martin said, adding that wildlife depends on those plants for food and shelter.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2026
Daniel Moss, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026
For more persistent or severe infections, a stronger antifungal medication such as a single-dose oral tablet or a longer treatment regimen may be prescribed, says Mitchell.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2026
The dermatologist prescribed ultraviolet light treatment to help my scalp.
—Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
Tourlas started with a nerve block to temporarily reduce Jack's pain, then prescribed an oral medication that had little effect.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
Sebastian’s attorney, Thomas Mixon, said his client had been prescribed psychiatric medications at the time of the attack but was not taking them.
—Aaron Curtis, Boston Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
The Pharmarack report noted that 13 Indian generic drug companies have collectively launched 26 brands of semaglutide, which is prescribed for both weight loss and diabetes management, in a matter of weeks.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
However, patients are required to receive an HIV test before PrEP can be prescribed.
—Nathaniel M. Tran, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
You may be prescribed high-dose vitamin D when blood levels are significantly low.
—T'keyah Bazin, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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
Their root system can develop rapidly and often regrow after a prescribed burn.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 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
The prescribed burn will clear out underbrush to allow native plants to thrive, Martin said, adding that wildlife depends on those plants for food and shelter.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2026
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Not only is humankind doing pretty well, leaders in some of the most successful economies want more babies — the opposite of what the Stanford University professor prescribed.
—Daniel Moss, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026
For more persistent or severe infections, a stronger antifungal medication such as a single-dose oral tablet or a longer treatment regimen may be prescribed, says Mitchell.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2026
The dermatologist prescribed ultraviolet light treatment to help my scalp.
—Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
Tourlas started with a nerve block to temporarily reduce Jack's pain, then prescribed an oral medication that had little effect.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
Sebastian’s attorney, Thomas Mixon, said his client had been prescribed psychiatric medications at the time of the attack but was not taking them.
—Aaron Curtis, Boston Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
The Pharmarack report noted that 13 Indian generic drug companies have collectively launched 26 brands of semaglutide, which is prescribed for both weight loss and diabetes management, in a matter of weeks.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
However, patients are required to receive an HIV test before PrEP can be prescribed.
—Nathaniel M. Tran, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
You may be prescribed high-dose vitamin D when blood levels are significantly low.
—T'keyah Bazin, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prescribed
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The rise of white-collar work made a college degree the expected path, and offshoring and free trade agreements through the turn of the century only accelerated that shift, leaving trade roles increasingly scarce.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
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An expected nomination hearing for Federal Reserve chair candidate Kevin Warsh has been delayed, a person familiar with the matter told CNBC on Thursday evening.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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No back orders, unless specified by the individual vendor.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The federal government then refiled the lawsuit in the city specified by the judge; that case is ongoing.—
Rebecca Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 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
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Under Pew’s approach, the middle class can mathematically shrink even when everyone’s income rises substantially — because membership is defined by closeness to a median that keeps moving up.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
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Yes, Justin Bieber is back—and so too are the fringed bras, butterfly bags, and low-rise jeans that defined the era.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The city says extending it to seniors could be a big help for older adults living on a fixed income.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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There is no fixed income threshold for hardship status.—
Deane Biermeier,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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What started in December of last year has grown to multiple events where hundreds of underage children decide to meet at a predetermined area, such as a shopping mall or park.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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The shrapnel came from an M795 round that had been paired with an M767A1 fuze, which was meant to electronically detonate the round at a predetermined point, the report said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Traditional access models assume relatively stable roles and predictable human behavior.—
Dan Mountstephen,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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The sport is being blessed with a generation of male champions who have revitalized it, injecting a sense of drama that had been missing for years, when race strategies felt predictable and viewers would often only tune in for the last kilometers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That ability to secure possession under pressure is his greatest strength and, at times, a calculated risk.—
Matt Pyzdrowski,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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And both reckon with the extent to which historical ignorance and the calculated distortion of the past threaten the foundation on which our country was built.—
Francine Prose,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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