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as in specified
to give the rules about (something) clearly and exactly
in chess, you can move the various pieces only in certain prescribed ways
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Recent Examples of prescribed
Michael MacIntyre, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2025
Use compression stockings as prescribed, and elevate your legs regularly.
—Ruth Jessen Hickman, Md, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2025
In a retrospective study, researchers analyzed the number of acne vulgaris diagnoses among people with obesity but not diabetes who had been prescribed Saxenda (liraglutide), Wegovy (semaglutide), or Zepbound (tirzepatide).
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2025
This dish has been prescribed by midwives to postpartum women for generations and is meant to fortify the body, enrich breast milk and ward off infection (despite a lack of scientific evidence for the claims).
—Vicky Hallett, NPR, 10 Apr. 2025
Black returned on day 22, when she was prescribed more antibiotics.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
But even without the benefit of direct experience, the possibility of kidney failure may motivate patients to follow their health care providers’ recommendations to eat a healthy diet, get regular physical activity and take their medications as prescribed.
—Eleanor Rivera, The Conversation, 28 Mar. 2025
Lithium Lithium is a drug commonly prescribed for certain mental health conditions, including bipolar disorder.
—Karen Berger, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 27 Mar. 2025
They're often prescribed for more sensitive areas, such as the face.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
In adults, medications may be prescribed to help with symptoms, although most of the current research is on medications that help with PTSD, rather than acute stress disorder.
—Michael MacIntyre, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2025
Use compression stockings as prescribed, and elevate your legs regularly.
—Ruth Jessen Hickman, Md, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2025
In a retrospective study, researchers analyzed the number of acne vulgaris diagnoses among people with obesity but not diabetes who had been prescribed Saxenda (liraglutide), Wegovy (semaglutide), or Zepbound (tirzepatide).
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2025
This dish has been prescribed by midwives to postpartum women for generations and is meant to fortify the body, enrich breast milk and ward off infection (despite a lack of scientific evidence for the claims).
—Vicky Hallett, NPR, 10 Apr. 2025
Black returned on day 22, when she was prescribed more antibiotics.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
But even without the benefit of direct experience, the possibility of kidney failure may motivate patients to follow their health care providers’ recommendations to eat a healthy diet, get regular physical activity and take their medications as prescribed.
—Eleanor Rivera, The Conversation, 28 Mar. 2025
Lithium Lithium is a drug commonly prescribed for certain mental health conditions, including bipolar disorder.
—Karen Berger, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 27 Mar. 2025
They're often prescribed for more sensitive areas, such as the face.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 27 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prescribed
Verb
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The types of chemicals were not specified in the arrest affidavit.—
Noe Padilla,
USA TODAY,
31 Dec. 2024
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No cause of death was specified.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The values were not defined for respondents but left to their own interpretation.—
Steven P. Dinkin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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Direct care is defined as the hands-on care provided to residents by nurses or nurse aides, including feeding, bathing, dressing and medication administration.—
Jenna Carlesso,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Municipal bonds, which are backed by state and local governments, are generally seen as one of the safer fixed income assets.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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Investors accept that smaller fixed payment because a portion of the bond proceeds is allocated to bitcoin, which may rise in purchasing power over the term.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Finally, Bayley and Valkyria overcame Alba Fyre and Piper Niven, securing their spot against Morgan and Rodriguez at WrestleMania in a predictable yet entertaining contest.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
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Investors use them to provide a more predictable income stream and potentially reduce interest rate risk if rates move.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Instead, proactively seek to innovate, explore new areas, and take calculated risks.—
Cicely Simpson,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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It’s also helped that the rest of the blue line has had more freedom to take calculated risks and join plays on offence, which has allowed the club to generate scoring chances at a healthy rate recently.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Colorado’s 3-9 start has been ugly, but that doesn’t mean a third consecutive 100-loss season is inevitable.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2025
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If such funding for these programs continues under some other venue, without a proper structure for management to ensure equitable distribution and implementation of funding and guidelines, malfeasance and non-compliance are inevitable.—
Patricia A. Daniel,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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For now, the most exclusive address in American diplomacy stands empty, its intended resident sidelined by the tough math of congressional politics.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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An average dE of below 2 indicates color accurate enough that a casual observer may be unable to distinguish any variation between the color on screen and the intended (source) color.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The report recommends a hard perimeter setup that would only allow emergency vehicles, deliveries and hotel drop-offs at certain times.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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However, TVLine may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Prescribed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prescribed. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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