Thesaurus results for PRESCRIPTIONS

prescriptions

noun

plural of prescription

as in rules

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 Yet neither these prescriptions nor these assets have been enough to reverse France’s decline over the past two decades. — Nicholas Bequelin, Time, 16 Oct. 2026 The prescriptions were then taken to Striderite Pharmacy, where Yusuf and other pharmacy employees dispensed the medication to Llerena. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026 Once beneficiaries reach this threshold, covered prescriptions are 100% free for the rest of the calendar year. — Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026 Treatments and prescriptions are then sent to their preferred pharmacy that day. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 14 Oct. 2026 The prescriptions were often billed to and reimbursed by Medicaid and other federal healthcare programs, the lawsuit says. — ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026 But a 15% spike in new prescriptions right after the Super Bowl ads proved short-lived. — Bob Brody, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026 In addition, pharmaceutical advertising or education aimed at doctors may also increase inappropriate prescribing, probably increases the number of prescriptions written, and may increase the costs of prescriptions. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 9 Oct. 2026 Testosterone replacement therapy prescriptions are climbing fast, and the men on them are no longer whispering about it. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026

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Conflict-of-interest rules may bar some workers and their families from holding certain stocks; the Treasury has moved to ban ESG funds from accounts, but there’s no way for people to keep certain stocks out of their kids’ accounts.

— Diane Brady, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
House Democrats are considering rules changes to mandate dues payments to serve on committees like Appropriations and Financial Services.

— Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of rules

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Each of the homes is beautifully decorated for the holiday season with the homeowners’ individual styles and family traditions, organizers said.

— Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
The book celebrates the family's Southern, Sicilian and Cajun roots with recipes, entertaining tips and treasured traditions designed to bring loved ones together.

— Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026