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
Last week, Novo said total prescriptions had reached more than 2 million, as sales massively beat expectations in its first quarter despite its lower price point.
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Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 18 May 2026
The traditional medical model tends to treat healing as something that’s done to patients through prescriptions written or procedures performed.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The site does not process insurance claims, and most people use their health insurance plan's drug benefits when filling prescriptions.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 18 May 2026
But his political prescriptions have been right before.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 18 May 2026
In fact, 1 in 5 prescriptions is for off-label use of a drug.
—Naomi Cahn, The Conversation, 15 May 2026
His political prescriptions, like Wilson’s, might be described as uncompromising.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
On Monday, the Supreme Court stayed that decision, allowing prescriptions to resume until the court issues an emergency ruling next week.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Goodspeed’s policy prescriptions follow logically from his diagnosis.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 May 2026
Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 18 May 2026
The traditional medical model tends to treat healing as something that’s done to patients through prescriptions written or procedures performed.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The site does not process insurance claims, and most people use their health insurance plan's drug benefits when filling prescriptions.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 18 May 2026
But his political prescriptions have been right before.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 18 May 2026
In fact, 1 in 5 prescriptions is for off-label use of a drug.
—Naomi Cahn, The Conversation, 15 May 2026
His political prescriptions, like Wilson’s, might be described as uncompromising.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
On Monday, the Supreme Court stayed that decision, allowing prescriptions to resume until the court issues an emergency ruling next week.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Goodspeed’s policy prescriptions follow logically from his diagnosis.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prescriptions
Noun
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Golf’s elite spaces and long-standing rules don’t always make room for those who don’t abide by norms.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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The piece suggests that for many voters, especially Democrats and left-leaning independents, candidate choice is being driven less by enthusiasm than by anxiety over the rules of the state’s top-two primary.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
Noun
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The spa program ranges from aromatherapy treatments to comprehensive wellness experiences, including an indulgent chocolate body wrap and the signature psammotherapy quartz sand therapy, inspired by ancient healing traditions.—
Taryn White,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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These requirements also create problems for cultures and traditions that don’t practice traditional Western burials, instead getting families and friends directly involved in preparation of the body and burial.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
Noun
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On the drive, the passing billboards become a kind of surreal distillation of American values.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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These pieces showcase cultural narratives, stories, and values, expressing something about human life that only the best art can.—
Hannah Coates,
Vogue,
20 May 2026
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“Prescriptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prescriptions. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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