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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 prescriptions
And similar to how scientists have turned insulin into a diabetes medication, other peptides have been synthesized and turned into medications that require prescriptions, over-the-counter supplements or cosmetic products.
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Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
One industry survey estimated that 90% of all prescriptions filled in 2024 were generic or biosimilar, but these accounted for only 12% of drug spending.
—Deidre Popovich, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
That is why healthcare providers, insurers, and policymakers are beginning to explore ways to integrate nutrition into care —through produce prescriptions, grocery benefits, and partnerships with local food systems.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
In May 2024, a cyberattack paralyzed many of the organization’s digital resources, affecting electronic medical records systems, prescriptions and refills, credit card payments, processing of electronic lab and radiology orders and access to its patient portal online.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
The judge said the state has a strong case while declining to block telehealth prescriptions to the pill mifepristone for now.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Novo Nordisk launched its Wegovy pill in January, and more than 600,000 prescriptions were written for it by February.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Prosecutors in Martin County, Florida, want the times the prescriptions were filled, the number of pills, the dosage amounts and any instructions that accompanied the pills, such as warnings about driving while taking them, according to documents in an online court docket.
—Mike Schneider, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
Google provides $75,000 lifetime coverage, Microsoft offers $50,000, Starbucks covers $25,000 plus $10,000 for prescriptions and Intel provides $40,000, per Rescripted’s 2026 employer roundup.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
One industry survey estimated that 90% of all prescriptions filled in 2024 were generic or biosimilar, but these accounted for only 12% of drug spending.
—Deidre Popovich, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
That is why healthcare providers, insurers, and policymakers are beginning to explore ways to integrate nutrition into care —through produce prescriptions, grocery benefits, and partnerships with local food systems.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
In May 2024, a cyberattack paralyzed many of the organization’s digital resources, affecting electronic medical records systems, prescriptions and refills, credit card payments, processing of electronic lab and radiology orders and access to its patient portal online.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
The judge said the state has a strong case while declining to block telehealth prescriptions to the pill mifepristone for now.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Novo Nordisk launched its Wegovy pill in January, and more than 600,000 prescriptions were written for it by February.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Prosecutors in Martin County, Florida, want the times the prescriptions were filled, the number of pills, the dosage amounts and any instructions that accompanied the pills, such as warnings about driving while taking them, according to documents in an online court docket.
—Mike Schneider, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
Google provides $75,000 lifetime coverage, Microsoft offers $50,000, Starbucks covers $25,000 plus $10,000 for prescriptions and Intel provides $40,000, per Rescripted’s 2026 employer roundup.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prescriptions
Noun
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The federal law sets out rules and procedures for gathering foreign intelligence through electronic surveillance, physical searches, pen registers and more.—
John Parkinson,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The store is owned by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community on their tribal land and licensed under their cannabis ordinance, which sets rules and regulations consistent with Minnesota laws, according the tribe.—
Frankie McLister,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Continuing these ancient traditions in the United States and teaching them to the youth is crucial for members of the community.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Wen, Ho and Samia hope their new cookbook can introduce home cooks to this wave of barbecue, with reverence for both Southeast Asian and Texas traditions.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Review subscriptions and tidy receipts, then update prices or boundaries, because clear values help your compassionate nature avoid overgiving.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The handle calculates the fat and muscle (mass and percentage) in each arm, leg, and your torso, and compares the values to a healthy average based on your body type.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Prescriptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prescriptions. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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