Synonyms of prescribing

prescribing

verb

present participle of prescribe

as in specifying

to give the rules about (something) clearly and exactly

in chess, you can move the various pieces only in certain prescribed ways

Synonyms & Similar Words

• specifying
• defining
• directing
• ordering
• dictating
• arranging
• laying down
• telling
• assigning
• selecting
• instructing
• governing
• choosing
• managing
• controlling
• decreeing
• setting
• requiring
• ordaining
• conducting
• fixing
• enjoining
• leading
• constraining
• forcing
• coercing
• charging
• bidding
• compelling
• settling
• commanding
• obliging
• adjuring
• obligating

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of prescribing

It may be triggered by prescribing behavior, an emerging patient need, digital engagement or channel preference. — Rahul Saluja, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

The league spent around 10 years defending a lawsuit accusing its teams of over-prescribing opioids and other painkillers. — ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026

Both tools assess the future chances of serious cardiovascular events, potentially influencing decisions about prescribing cholesterol-lowering statins or other treatments to limit damage to blood vessels leading to the heart and brain. — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 26 Aug. 2026

For his final question, Reddington asked about whether Clancy's thyroid should have been checked via bloodwork when doctors were prescribing her a number of different psychiatric medications over the course of just a few months. — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 24 Aug. 2026

During the years that the journal spent considering how to respond to the university’s request for a retraction, more doctors across the country began prescribing naltrexone. — Amy Yurkanin, ProPublica, 24 Aug. 2026

Ditch Drapes That Aren’t the Right Length Instead of prescribing a one-size-fits-all approach to your window coverings, take them on a case-by-case basis, swapping styles and lengths depending on the location and type of window. — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2026

The church has no difficulty prescribing specifics when the subject is autonomous lethal weapons. — Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026

Healthcare providers typically review a patient's medical history, explain what to expect and provide follow-up guidance when prescribing the medications. — Mckenna Mobley, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026