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
Medications like over-the-counter sleep aids or prescription muscle relaxants can induce sleep, while caffeine can help combat daytime sleepiness.
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Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2025
That unit dispenses prescriptions in CVS’ more than 9,000 retail pharmacies and provides other pharmacy services, such as vaccinations and diagnostic testing.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 31 July 2025
The provision is so specific that it has been read as an attempt to defund Planned Parenthood, which relies on Medicaid to provide millions with a range of care, including cancer screenings, birth control prescriptions, and wellness exams.
—Lila MacLellan, Fortune, 30 July 2025
Inside the vehicle, which was registered in Tamura’s name, officers found a rifle case, additional ammunition, a loaded revolver, a backpack, and prescription medication.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 29 July 2025
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Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2025
That unit dispenses prescriptions in CVS’ more than 9,000 retail pharmacies and provides other pharmacy services, such as vaccinations and diagnostic testing.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 31 July 2025
The provision is so specific that it has been read as an attempt to defund Planned Parenthood, which relies on Medicaid to provide millions with a range of care, including cancer screenings, birth control prescriptions, and wellness exams.
—Lila MacLellan, Fortune, 30 July 2025
Inside the vehicle, which was registered in Tamura’s name, officers found a rifle case, additional ammunition, a loaded revolver, a backpack, and prescription medication.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prescription
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This means knowing that AI has a purpose and a set of rules, and that it can be biased or flawed.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Swarthmore would not be the first school to allow a biological male to compete in women's sports after the NCAA rule change, if the allegations are true.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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The Grand Luna continues Campfire Audio’s tradition of producing small batches of products that are hand-assembled in Portland, Oregon.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Farley-Artis' contributions to the Cincinnati community stretch beyond the stage through her work as executive director of the Black Family Reunion – a four-day event and annual tradition once celebrated in cities across the country that has since found a home in Cincinnati.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Prescription.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prescription. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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