prescriptions

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 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 Doctors attempted to treat the actor with prescriptions used for patients with Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis, but nothing worked. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026 In the third stage of the pilot, a 10% sample of prescriptions each month will be reviewed by a physician. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026 Muzaffar similarly questioned prescriptions to phase out coal or electrify production without first examining each factory’s constraints. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026 In the third stage, doctors will retrospectively review a sample of prescriptions once a week. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026 Patients can go online, click a few buttons, and receive prescriptions, advice, or diagnoses without leaving the comfort of their home. — Jay Feldstein, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026 Every day, Hy-Vee pharmacy manager Erin Jensen dispenses prescriptions for GLP-1 drugs, the weight-loss medications that have more than tripled in popularity in the last two years in the United States. — Israel Schuman, Des Moines Register, 22 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prescriptions
Noun
  • The new rules would not restrict banks' ability to count housing tax credit investments toward their Community Reinvestment Act obligations, an administration official said.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
  • But a key rationale for eligibility rules is to establish bright-line, predictable rules that should promote fair play and competition, with colleges, coaches and athletes treated similarly in similar situations.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Spending time together brings out their humor and fighting spirit, alongside emotional stories and traditions passed down through generations.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • From Mexican carnicerías and halal markets to African grocers and Eastern European delis, these businesses provide access to ingredients, traditions and flavors that can be difficult to find elsewhere.
    — Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Those values might include being honest, assertive, or standing up for themselves.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Pepper suggests 5-minute conversations with specific agendas and a focus on values and expectations.
    — Katie Hurley, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026

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“Prescriptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prescriptions. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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