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
The drugstore chain Walgreens says that COVID shots are available at locations nationwide without a prescription for individuals ages 3 years and older.
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Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 9 Oct. 2025
All of these benefits are multiplied if using prescription-level tretinoin, too.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025
Say, more traditional prescriptions with over-the-counter supplements, as well as more experimental treatments like exosomes and peptides.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 9 Oct. 2025
To conduct the analysis, researchers drew from a comprehensive national database of inhaler prescriptions, at the National Drug Code (NDC) level.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
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Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 9 Oct. 2025
All of these benefits are multiplied if using prescription-level tretinoin, too.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025
Say, more traditional prescriptions with over-the-counter supplements, as well as more experimental treatments like exosomes and peptides.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 9 Oct. 2025
To conduct the analysis, researchers drew from a comprehensive national database of inhaler prescriptions, at the National Drug Code (NDC) level.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for prescription
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prescription
Noun
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After wrestling control of Long Island from the Dutch, British rule went mostly unchallenged for over a century before the region played host to the largest battle of the American Revolutionary War.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Oct. 2025
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The mother of a star high school wide receiver has sued the Ohio High School Athletic Association over a prohibition on high school athletes signing NIL deals, but the case might be resolved by a rule change and, if not, would face hurdles.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Once on campus, he’s drawn into the intense world of Black Greek life, where rival fraternities battle through stepping competitions that blend rhythm, tradition, and pride.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
16 Oct. 2025
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Submissions could consist of a favorite childhood moment, a family tradition or a special experience that captures the spirit of the festival.—
Molly Guthrey,
Twin Cities,
16 Oct. 2025
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The contents of the article do not reflect me or the values of our state.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Missouri values fairness and integrity, and this process reflects that.—
Savannah Hawley-Bates,
NPR,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Prescription.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prescription. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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