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
Adjective
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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The parties and their counsel need to recognize that courts typically don’t understand commercial real estate finance and often don’t care about the nuances of how the parties allocated or defined certain risks.—
Joshua Stein,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Try declaring fixed meal times, choosing default clothes or automating basic routines.—
Akin Akinpelu,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Von Miller and others at the Deutsches Museum knew that fixed holes could not represent the complexity of a moving planet.—
Martin Bush,
Space.com,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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The outcome was predictable: Six innings of shutout ball in which the Dodgers managed only five hits, one walk and struck out seven times.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 July 2025
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That smarter routing means fewer delays and more predictable delivery times for customers.—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Others may receive information and make calculated risks based on circumstances or motivated reasoning.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Though charismatic, Will Derringer, as the US President, is at times very much oblivious to how to run a nation, while Sam Clarke is very calculated, calm, and strategic when their backs are against the wall.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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When the conditions for change are met, the outcome is inevitable.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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If the predictions that the BBB will spur growth and raise tax revenues do not happen, tax increases may be inevitable.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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When Chan announced his company Changin’ Pictures’ plans for international and pan-Asian co-productions for streamers, this became his intended first series.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 June 2025
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The intended target, gang suspect Joseph Riley, lived nearby.—
Gabe Whisnant
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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Keep in mind that buckwheat can cause allergic reactions in certain people (especially in Asian countries), particularly if eaten frequently or in large amounts.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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However, Flow Space may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.—
Jessica Hartshorn,
Flow Space,
14 July 2025
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“Prescribed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prescribed. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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