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
Alloy is a telehealth company that offers a lot of different prescriptions, including products for weight management and minoxidil for midlife hair thinning.
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Jessica Hartshorn, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2025
Some plans also may start using separate deductibles for their pharmaceutical and medical benefits or having patients pay more for their prescriptions, Daboul said.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
If more employers cover GLP-1s, access and prescriptions to these lifesaving medications will increase, which is positive for Lilly's growth outlook.
—Morgan Chittum,kevin Stankiewicz,jeff Marks, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
In 2023, more than 7 in 10 adults in the US who were prescribed stimulant ADHD medications had problems filling their prescriptions because the medications were unavailable, according to 2024 data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Dr. Jill Grimes, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
For too long, the cost of prescriptions has been shrouded in mystery.
—Wendy Barnes, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Last week, The New York Times reported that CVS and Walgreens, the country's largest pharmacy chains, were either not providing vaccines or requiring prescriptions in 16 states.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
While his premiums are very low, his deductible and co-pays for things like prescriptions for insulin equipment run hundreds of dollars per month.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Retail pharmacies, including CVS and Walgreens, where many Americans receive their vaccinations, are limiting vaccines or requiring prescriptions in certain states, depending on the patchwork of state rules.
—Amy Feldman, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Jessica Hartshorn, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2025
Some plans also may start using separate deductibles for their pharmaceutical and medical benefits or having patients pay more for their prescriptions, Daboul said.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
If more employers cover GLP-1s, access and prescriptions to these lifesaving medications will increase, which is positive for Lilly's growth outlook.
—Morgan Chittum,kevin Stankiewicz,jeff Marks, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
In 2023, more than 7 in 10 adults in the US who were prescribed stimulant ADHD medications had problems filling their prescriptions because the medications were unavailable, according to 2024 data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Dr. Jill Grimes, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
For too long, the cost of prescriptions has been shrouded in mystery.
—Wendy Barnes, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Last week, The New York Times reported that CVS and Walgreens, the country's largest pharmacy chains, were either not providing vaccines or requiring prescriptions in 16 states.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
While his premiums are very low, his deductible and co-pays for things like prescriptions for insulin equipment run hundreds of dollars per month.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Retail pharmacies, including CVS and Walgreens, where many Americans receive their vaccinations, are limiting vaccines or requiring prescriptions in certain states, depending on the patchwork of state rules.
—Amy Feldman, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prescriptions
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The big focus from the new rules are on things related to teams of super heroes.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Charter schools are overseen by independent boards, overwhelmingly, like nonprofit boards of directors that manage the oversight and then follow all or most of the same government rules related to public schools.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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TCUs counter these barriers by embedding Native culture, language, and traditions into curricula and campus life.—
Marybeth Gasman,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The kitchen turns out dishes influenced by a range of traditions, and with the recent addition of the renowned chef Byron Rubio, the menu is reaching new heights of creativity and refinement.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Encouraging young adults to explore interests, values and long-term aspirations facilitates intrinsic motivation.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Both require a balance of commitment and flexibility, patience and action, values and adaptability.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Prescriptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prescriptions. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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