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 The two prescriptions would be arranged in concentric rings, alternating outward as though from a bull’s-eye. — E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2026 Families feel healthcare costs through premiums, deductibles and prescriptions; employers see them in compensation budgets; government sees them in Medicare and Medicaid spending. — Eugene Litvak, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026 The most common problem, though, appeared to be trouble getting prescriptions filled. — Andrea Lucia, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026 But his prescriptions struck his critics as rich, to say the least. — Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2026 According to the analytics firm Trilliant Health, GLP-1 prescriptions grew by over 300 percent between 2020 and 2023, and Morgan Stanleyprojects the global market will reach $105 billion annually by 2030. — Yasser Almuaala, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Reddington challenged Tufts on her qualifications and experience, her use of telemedicine, her many prescriptions and her notes. — Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026 Use for overweight and obesity climbed 587% from 2019 to 2024, and non-diabetic prescriptions rose roughly 700% over four years through 2023. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026 Add to that difficulty in remembering to take the meds, having a complex drug schedule and having recent changes in prescriptions. — Helen Dennis, Daily News, 9 Aug. 2026

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Noun

In seeking a new trial, Anthony’s attorneys have argued that the June proceedings were marred by strict courtroom rules and improper jury instructions.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Federal rules generally require more credentials and inspections for boats carrying more than six passengers for hire.

— Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of rules

Noun

Treatments rely on Ayurvedic traditions and Eastern healing philosophies.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
The Second Annual Shabbat 1000 at the Gale Young Jewish professionals come together for a night of dinner, cocktails and Shabbat traditions hosted by the nonprofit YJP Miami.

— Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of traditions

Noun

The son of a nurse and school caretaker, the values instilled in him by his parents and older brother were crucial to building a strong work ethic.

— Gregg Evans, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Employees, partners and clients see the values behind the business, not just the business itself.

— Sergey Stopnevich, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026