as in specifies
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 prescribes
The Budgetnista—explores the emotional side of money, diagnoses common money stressors, and prescribes practical, judgment-free solutions for budgeting, saving, debt, and wealth-building formulated to support lasting financial health.
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Tiffany Aliche, SELF, 23 Feb. 2026
The department describes the burn like how a doctor prescribes medicine, the prescribed fire is to improve the health of a natural area.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Feb. 2026
Two of the top stimulant medications Minhas prescribes are Ritalin and Adderall for both short- and long-acting help with focus.
—Alex Klancko, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
But, as Lynch prescribes above, layering these days is taking a decidedly more minimalistic approach.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
If your healthcare provider prescribes you medication, check with them or your pharmacist to see if there are any interactions with alcohol.
—Brittany Dube, Health, 9 Jan. 2026
If an optometrist prescribes prescription glasses for your child, the goal isn’t just visual clarity.
—Matthew Kayser, Ascend Agency, 19 Dec. 2025
Richards' dermatologist prescribes both medications off-label, meaning they weren't approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat hair loss.
—Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 23 Nov. 2025
The Best Plants for a Sunday Garden To create your very own Sunday garden, Vater prescribes the ideal formula of Southern plants.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
Tiffany Aliche, SELF, 23 Feb. 2026
The department describes the burn like how a doctor prescribes medicine, the prescribed fire is to improve the health of a natural area.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Feb. 2026
Two of the top stimulant medications Minhas prescribes are Ritalin and Adderall for both short- and long-acting help with focus.
—Alex Klancko, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
But, as Lynch prescribes above, layering these days is taking a decidedly more minimalistic approach.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
If your healthcare provider prescribes you medication, check with them or your pharmacist to see if there are any interactions with alcohol.
—Brittany Dube, Health, 9 Jan. 2026
If an optometrist prescribes prescription glasses for your child, the goal isn’t just visual clarity.
—Matthew Kayser, Ascend Agency, 19 Dec. 2025
Richards' dermatologist prescribes both medications off-label, meaning they weren't approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat hair loss.
—Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 23 Nov. 2025
The Best Plants for a Sunday Garden To create your very own Sunday garden, Vater prescribes the ideal formula of Southern plants.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prescribes
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However, the requirement specifies a missile with a longer range than those in the Navy’s current inventory.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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The bill specifies that the armed volunteers would be able to provide services on any property owned or leased by a religious institution, including property used for education.—
Lauren Costantino
February 5,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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Borrero’s amendment defines large destination resorts as those with at least five contiguous acres, 500 rooms or more and an average occupancy rate of at least 70% in the past three years.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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Swoosh print defines this KD 6 colorway from 2013 now returning for the first time.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Prescribes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prescribes. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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