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adjective

as in expected

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verb

past tense of prescribe

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

Adjective

Those bottles may live in the back of your cabinet for years — well past their prescribed expiration date. — Makena Gera, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026 But wildfire detection is just one of multiple elements necessary to prevent blazes from spiraling out of control—fire agencies also need enough resources to manage ecosystems through prescribed burns and to put out unwanted fires. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026 Continue taking prescribed diabetic, blood pressure, or other heart medications as directed. — Alexandria Nyembwe, Health, 16 July 2026 Above all, women should continue to take prescribed medication as normal, including HRT or other drugs designed to help with the menopause. — Will Barker, TheWeek, 13 July 2026 My prescribed low-carb, caffeine-free diet sounded horrifying on paper, but my sinful pleasures were replaced with a tasty, high-quality, and healthy alternative that left me more energized. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026 Patients should still take their prescribed medications, Eisenman stresses. — Carmel Wroth, NPR, 2 July 2026 Employers should also remain mindful that, in the absence of a prescribed form, the adequacy of any notice may ultimately be evaluated in the context of enforcement activity or complaints. — Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Receive and order any prescribed treatments your vet recommends. — Jessica Moore, USA Today, 29 June 2026

Verb

By that logic, should prescription opioids for acute pain be abandoned because they have sometimes been prescribed inappropriately? — Torie Bosch, STAT, 18 July 2026 Wennerstrom said the renovations have not followed the review process prescribed under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, which requires the government to consult with stakeholders over preservation concerns. — Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 16 July 2026 These endowments still operate today according to the rules that Noyes prescribed in 1919. — Thomas Adam, The Conversation, 16 July 2026 Medically assisted suicide generally involves a patient voluntarily taking lethal medication prescribed by a doctor. — ABC News, 15 July 2026 Non-deductible medical expenses include voluntary cosmetic procedures, gym memberships, non-prescription supplements, and other personal health costs that aren't medically necessary or prescribed by a doctor. — Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 15 July 2026 More clinical evidence is needed before goji berries can be formally prescribed for medicinal purposes. — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 July 2026 Fortunately, in my friend’s case, a doctor quickly prescribed an antibiotic called Bactrim, which resolved his symptoms. — Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 14 July 2026 Stingley had experienced similar mental health crises before, and was prescribed psychiatric medication, the lawsuit said. — Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for prescribed

Adjective

As an expected Finance Committee vote on the sale was canceled Monday, Conway again highlighted the financial link.

— Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
Scenes depicting Charles building the family’s new home, a robbery and even an expected pregnancy illustrate all of this.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 July 2026

Definition of expected

Adjective

When really, this was the foreseeable and foreseen outcome of putting an AI in place of the human being who is already not there to do a good job.

— Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 19 June 2026
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

Definition of foreseen

Verb

That style of play defined an era of soccer that has started to be pushed out by a more physical form in recent seasons.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
The model relies on requirements being defined earlier in the process and changes being approved more quickly, with the aim of reducing delays and ensuring vessels are ready for their missions upon delivery.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026

Definition of defined

Adjective

Investment options Stocks, equities, ETFs, mutual funds, fixed income, alternative investments like private equity and hedge funds.

— Dan Avery, CNBC, 17 July 2026
For many families, seniors and people on a fixed income, that’s already a significant financial burden.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

Definition of fixed

Adjective

Identity, purpose and engagement don’t disappear at a predetermined age.

— Meredith Moore, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
On Thursday morning, one of the two landlord representatives, Christina Smyth, resigned, ripping the rent freeze as a predetermined conclusion the board had worked to justify.

— Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 25 June 2026

Definition of predetermined

Adjective

Massachusetts owes its citizens a process that is transparent, predictable, constitutionally sound, and worthy of public confidence.

— Robert Cordy, Boston Herald, 19 July 2026
What is crystal clear is that the patterns of summers past are no longer predictable.

— Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 18 July 2026

Definition of predictable

Adjective

While this strategic pivot defers short-term revenue and creates market uncertainty, with full returns anticipated by 2027, it's seen as a calculated gamble to build a larger future revenue stream and expand its competitive edge.

— Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Schmerelson said the board’s past spending was a calculated move to invest in students, something that has paid off in improved student achievement.

— Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026

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