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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 prescribes
If patches aren’t available, and the patient can take oral estrogen, Dunne prescribes that.
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Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
The Budgetnista—explores the emotional side of money, diagnoses common money stressors, and prescribes practical, judgment-free solutions for budgeting, saving, debt, and wealth-building formulated to support lasting financial health.
—Tiffany Aliche, SELF, 30 Mar. 2026
Tiffany Banks, a naturopathic doctor and nurse practitioner with a hybrid practice in Kentucky, is another provider who openly prescribes the drug.
—Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 16 Mar. 2026
The staff psychiatrist evaluates patients, helps create treatment plans, prescribes medication, provides therapy and responds to mental health crises.
—Sacbee.com, 26 Feb. 2026
The department describes the burn like how a doctor prescribes medicine, the prescribed fire is to improve the health of a natural area.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Feb. 2026
Two of the top stimulant medications Minhas prescribes are Ritalin and Adderall for both short- and long-acting help with focus.
—Alex Klancko, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
But, as Lynch prescribes above, layering these days is taking a decidedly more minimalistic approach.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
If your healthcare provider prescribes you medication, check with them or your pharmacist to see if there are any interactions with alcohol.
—Brittany Dube, Health, 9 Jan. 2026
Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
The Budgetnista—explores the emotional side of money, diagnoses common money stressors, and prescribes practical, judgment-free solutions for budgeting, saving, debt, and wealth-building formulated to support lasting financial health.
—Tiffany Aliche, SELF, 30 Mar. 2026
Tiffany Banks, a naturopathic doctor and nurse practitioner with a hybrid practice in Kentucky, is another provider who openly prescribes the drug.
—Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 16 Mar. 2026
The staff psychiatrist evaluates patients, helps create treatment plans, prescribes medication, provides therapy and responds to mental health crises.
—Sacbee.com, 26 Feb. 2026
The department describes the burn like how a doctor prescribes medicine, the prescribed fire is to improve the health of a natural area.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Feb. 2026
Two of the top stimulant medications Minhas prescribes are Ritalin and Adderall for both short- and long-acting help with focus.
—Alex Klancko, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
But, as Lynch prescribes above, layering these days is taking a decidedly more minimalistic approach.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
If your healthcare provider prescribes you medication, check with them or your pharmacist to see if there are any interactions with alcohol.
—Brittany Dube, Health, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prescribes
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The law specifies the restrictions that, if respected, render an expenditure independent.—
Lawrence Lessig,
Time,
30 Apr. 2026
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The commission also specifies that these tools must be made available free of charge.—
Robert Pearlman,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2026
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The villas were restored and updated, Conrad Orlando was introduced as the luxury hotel anchor, and Evermore Bay (the lagoon beach that now defines the property) was built from scratch.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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These portraits are not only about style, but about perspective, identity, and the confidence that defines the Misela individual.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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