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
Medicaid enrollees already pay little or nothing for prescriptions, so MFN pricing may save the government money more than patients.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2025
But even steep discounts of 50% or more could still leave patients paying hundreds of dollars a month toward their prescriptions, depending on the drug.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
Two years ago, Australia legalized prescriptions of MDMA and psilocybin for PTSD and treatment-resistant depression.
—Soph Warnes, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
The guide includes explanations on how 14 specific areas of Swedish life and travel can improve overall wellbeing, along with spaces for doctors to add personalized prescriptions.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
Even some over 65 in California and other states have reported being forced to get COVID-shot prescriptions from physicians.
—Thomas Elias, Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2025
About 90% of prescriptions Americans fill at the pharmacy or via mail order are generic drugs.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
In Massachusetts, the Mass Cultural Council, an independent state arts agency, has experimented with cultural prescriptions, distributing passes to museums, concerts, and performances.
—AFAR Media, 26 Sep. 2025
Benzodiazepine prescriptions for older patients have slowed, Maust said.
—Paula Span, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2025
But even steep discounts of 50% or more could still leave patients paying hundreds of dollars a month toward their prescriptions, depending on the drug.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
Two years ago, Australia legalized prescriptions of MDMA and psilocybin for PTSD and treatment-resistant depression.
—Soph Warnes, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
The guide includes explanations on how 14 specific areas of Swedish life and travel can improve overall wellbeing, along with spaces for doctors to add personalized prescriptions.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
Even some over 65 in California and other states have reported being forced to get COVID-shot prescriptions from physicians.
—Thomas Elias, Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2025
About 90% of prescriptions Americans fill at the pharmacy or via mail order are generic drugs.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
In Massachusetts, the Mass Cultural Council, an independent state arts agency, has experimented with cultural prescriptions, distributing passes to museums, concerts, and performances.
—AFAR Media, 26 Sep. 2025
Benzodiazepine prescriptions for older patients have slowed, Maust said.
—Paula Span, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prescriptions
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Under the new rules, young graduates — in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics or STEM — no longer need backing from a local employer and can enjoy more flexibility in terms for entry frequency and duration of stay.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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The decree also requires operators of international shipping trading platforms to submit information to Chinese transport authorities, including name, place of registration, contact information, platform service agreement and shipping transaction rules.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Sep. 2025
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Beans are often associated with South America, the Dutch have popularized the instant coffee brands Americans have become most familiar with and café culture centers on Italian espresso traditions.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Unlike Vegas, the Phoenix franchise has been rooted in place since the WNBA’s inception, so there’s been more space for traditions to bloom.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The capsule includes just six pieces, each with a hangtag detailing its techniques and materials to better communicate the brand’s values to the customer.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
4 Oct. 2025
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And the president is meeting with the Office of Management and Budget to try to understand what agencies are essential, what agencies do not align with the administration's priorities and values.—
Steve Inskeep,
NPR,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Prescriptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prescriptions. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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