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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
Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
Colds aren't bacterial infections, so antibiotics usually aren't prescribed unless a sinus or ear infection develops.
—Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
In the 2021 session, Aylesworth filed House Joint Resolution 1 that stated county, township, and town residency requirements prescribed by Article 6, Section 6 of the Indiana Constitution do not apply to city or town court judges.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Maintain this position for the time prescribed.
—Greg Presto, Outside, 7 Jan. 2026
The mental state of Nick Reiner, who struggled for years with substance abuse and had been prescribed a schizophrenia drug, has now taken center stage in his legal battle.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Days later, a source told PEOPLE exclusively that the decision to remove the children from King's custody came after King allegedly gave Ritalin to one of her sons multiple times, even though the child had not been prescribed the medication by a doctor.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
The same medicine prescribed here for the Jets’ Johnson applies to Jimmy and Dee, husband and wife, each 71.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Even so, the vast majority of public school districts — 90% — already report having a policy similar to what is prescribed in the bill, according to a survey from the state Department of Public Instruction.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
Read more on the prescribed fire below and follow later updates for further information.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
He was voluntarily committed to a mental health institution after that and prescribed anti-depressants and anti-anxiety medication.
—Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
Colds aren't bacterial infections, so antibiotics usually aren't prescribed unless a sinus or ear infection develops.
—Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
In the 2021 session, Aylesworth filed House Joint Resolution 1 that stated county, township, and town residency requirements prescribed by Article 6, Section 6 of the Indiana Constitution do not apply to city or town court judges.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Maintain this position for the time prescribed.
—Greg Presto, Outside, 7 Jan. 2026
The mental state of Nick Reiner, who struggled for years with substance abuse and had been prescribed a schizophrenia drug, has now taken center stage in his legal battle.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Days later, a source told PEOPLE exclusively that the decision to remove the children from King's custody came after King allegedly gave Ritalin to one of her sons multiple times, even though the child had not been prescribed the medication by a doctor.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
The same medicine prescribed here for the Jets’ Johnson applies to Jimmy and Dee, husband and wife, each 71.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Even so, the vast majority of public school districts — 90% — already report having a policy similar to what is prescribed in the bill, according to a survey from the state Department of Public Instruction.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prescribed
Adjective
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The expected hearing in February will take place against the backdrop of Skubal’s uncertain future in Detroit.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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If the labor market is improving and the Supreme Court delivers the expected tariff refunds, the Fed would have almost no justification for adding further stimulus to the economy via a new round of cheaper money.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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There is no difference specified under the law.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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William also is understood to pay tax on his income, but only after subtracting household expenses, which were not specified in the latest report, People reported.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
31 Dec. 2025
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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Hudson’s makeup artist, Tonya Brewer, blurred her pores using a mattifying powder, volumized her lashes with a few swipes of a smudge-free mascara, defined her pout with a long-lasting lip liner, and more.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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The team overcoming those injuries defined the season.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Even if Hoosiers save only $10 per month, Pryor said the savings will be significant to the elderly or those on a fixed income.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
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While the Botswana government does not publish a fixed minimum investment amount, those interested must prove a real business investment.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
30 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Typically, the show features a segment inspired by the classic film where Indy is chased by a barreling boulder down a predetermined track.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
31 Dec. 2025
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Her takeaway from the experience is a message aimed directly at women who feel stuck, uncertain, or pressured to follow a predetermined timeline.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Most automakers limit self-driving features in personal vehicles to highways, where traffic patterns are more predictable.—
Nora Eckert,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, rainfall patterns will become less predictable.—
Bob Maliva,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Ian Terry won Big Brother season 14 at just 21 years old, becoming the show’s youngest champion after outmaneuvering veteran players with a quiet — but highly calculated — game.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Jesse Plemons leans into unhinged intensity, while Emma Stone counters with calculated control.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Prescribed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prescribed. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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