as in rule
an inherited or established way of thinking, feeling, or doing
the time-honored prescription among hostelers that you do not mess with another person's stuff
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Recent Examples of prescription
Police noted that some prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs also may interfere with driving.
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Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
His political prescriptions, like Wilson’s, might be described as uncompromising.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
The majority of antidepressant prescriptions in the United States are written not by psychiatrists but by primary care physicians — clinicians who manage large numbers of patients, short visits, and limited psychiatric training.
—Jonathan Slater, STAT, 13 May 2026
She was further accused of writing prescriptions without the proper education, credentials and certifications and of submitting fraudulent Medicaid claims.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026
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Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
His political prescriptions, like Wilson’s, might be described as uncompromising.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
The majority of antidepressant prescriptions in the United States are written not by psychiatrists but by primary care physicians — clinicians who manage large numbers of patients, short visits, and limited psychiatric training.
—Jonathan Slater, STAT, 13 May 2026
She was further accused of writing prescriptions without the proper education, credentials and certifications and of submitting fraudulent Medicaid claims.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prescription
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Hernandez will continue competing under CIF rules permitting transgender participation and is scheduled to compete Saturday, May 16, before advancing to the CIF finals in Clovis later this month.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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According to Anthropic, decisions made before 2028 could determine whether democratic nations or authoritarian governments shape the future rules and standards surrounding advanced AI.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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In any case, to compose in the classical tradition today is to go against the grain of a hyper-commodified culture.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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And while much of what is now published in the country with the regime’s approval is indeed florid propaganda, outside of Russia the grand tradition of Russian literature is very much alive.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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On the drive, the passing billboards become a kind of surreal distillation of American values.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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These pieces showcase cultural narratives, stories, and values, expressing something about human life that only the best art can.—
Hannah Coates,
Vogue,
20 May 2026
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“Prescription.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prescription. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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