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
In Massachusetts, the Mass Cultural Council, an independent state arts agency, has experimented with cultural prescriptions, distributing passes to museums, concerts, and performances.
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AFAR Media, 26 Sep. 2025
Betty, a quirky Mexican American with adult braces and cute red prescription glasses, often incorporated her culture into her ensembles using bright colors and patterns, like her famous poncho with the city of Guadalajara emblazoned across the front.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
Reps from the nonprofit Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center in North Nashville were there to provide flu shots, A1C screenings, blood pressure checks, well-women exams, sick visits, prescription refills, adult physicals, and well-child exams.
—Brad Schmitt, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Sep. 2025
Benzodiazepine prescriptions for older patients have slowed, Maust said.
—Paula Span, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
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AFAR Media, 26 Sep. 2025
Betty, a quirky Mexican American with adult braces and cute red prescription glasses, often incorporated her culture into her ensembles using bright colors and patterns, like her famous poncho with the city of Guadalajara emblazoned across the front.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
Reps from the nonprofit Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center in North Nashville were there to provide flu shots, A1C screenings, blood pressure checks, well-women exams, sick visits, prescription refills, adult physicals, and well-child exams.
—Brad Schmitt, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Sep. 2025
Benzodiazepine prescriptions for older patients have slowed, Maust said.
—Paula Span, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prescription
Noun
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Ezra is a doula who can see ghosts, and Jonathan is a widower mourning his late husband, Ben, who Ezra can inexplicably both see and hear, even though that definitely breaks ghost rules.—
Audrey Goldberg Ruoff,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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One video for the song Turista, for instance, focused on Lares, the site of the 1868 Grito de Lares revolt against Spanish rule.—
Cat Sposato,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Rooted in the land-grant tradition, the UA System expands access to academic, practical, and professional opportunities, fosters intellectual growth and student success, promotes discovery and public service, and strengthens Arkansas's economy, health, and culture.—
Ryan Anderson,
Arkansas Online,
26 Sep. 2025
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Once a marker of lineage and tradition, a pinky ring is now the perfect platform on which its wearer signals their personal style—a tiny stage for diamonds, stacks, or just a single, simple gold band.—
Malaika Crawford,
Vogue,
25 Sep. 2025
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Kirk was a prolific podcaster, known for debating and defending his conservative, Christian values on the show.—
Stephanie Murray,
AZCentral.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Reflect on your values and whether this truly resonates.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Prescription.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prescription. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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