as in rule
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 prescription
There were nearly as many prescriptions as there were delegates inside the convention hall.
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Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
In 2022, American pharmacies dispensed 26.8 million prescriptions, and consumers purchased an additional 62.7 million over-the-counter packages of these medicines from U.S. retail outlets.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 30 May 2025
The 53-year-old tech billionaire was also said to use hallucinogenic mushrooms, ecstasy and the prescription stimulant Adderall, per the report.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 30 May 2025
On the other hand, prescription medications require the involvement of a licensed doctor and pharmacist.
—Tk Keanini, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
In 2022, American pharmacies dispensed 26.8 million prescriptions, and consumers purchased an additional 62.7 million over-the-counter packages of these medicines from U.S. retail outlets.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 30 May 2025
The 53-year-old tech billionaire was also said to use hallucinogenic mushrooms, ecstasy and the prescription stimulant Adderall, per the report.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 30 May 2025
On the other hand, prescription medications require the involvement of a licensed doctor and pharmacist.
—Tk Keanini, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prescription
Noun
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Though this deal brings some uniformity to the rules, states still have separate laws regarding how NIL can be doled out, which could lead to legal challenges.—
Eddie Pells,
Baltimore Sun,
7 June 2025
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Instead, Palestinian leaders have concentrated power, using patronage and violence to preserve their rule.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Quintel added a silver lining: while short programs and incubators may be on pause, the mentoring tradition is alive.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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The World’s Top Tequila Don Nacho Tributo Reposado Tequila is crafted by the Hernandez Gutierrez family in Jalisco’s Los Altos region, paying homage to the rich traditions of Jalisco’s Highlands.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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“Prescription.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prescription. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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