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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
Ashley Wong, Health, 5 Jan. 2025
The specific side effects depend on the medication prescribed.
—Ashley Wong, Health, 5 Jan. 2025
Methotrexate is often prescribed for more severe cases of psoriasis, especially if other treatment options have not been effective.
—Laura Schober, Health, 4 Jan. 2025
The treatments prescribed to regulate spotting and irregular bleeding depend on the cause of the problem.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 2025
In December 2022, she was prescribed Ozempic.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Vicodin and Percocet should be prescribed only by healthcare professionals.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2025
Always use as prescribed and immediately call a healthcare provider in case of an overdose.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2025
Start with the lowest effective dose and try taking it as prescribed for the shortest possible duration.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2025
Verb
The dosage will depend on the medication prescribed.
—Ashley Wong, Health, 5 Jan. 2025
The specific side effects depend on the medication prescribed.
—Ashley Wong, Health, 5 Jan. 2025
Methotrexate is often prescribed for more severe cases of psoriasis, especially if other treatment options have not been effective.
—Laura Schober, Health, 4 Jan. 2025
The treatments prescribed to regulate spotting and irregular bleeding depend on the cause of the problem.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 2025
In December 2022, she was prescribed Ozempic.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Vicodin and Percocet should be prescribed only by healthcare professionals.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2025
Always use as prescribed and immediately call a healthcare provider in case of an overdose.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2025
Start with the lowest effective dose and try taking it as prescribed for the shortest possible duration.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 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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Today, authenticity is defined by celebrating and owning one’s heritage, with cultural pride becoming a hallmark of true success.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Perry and Ryan Getzlaf defined Ducks hockey for more than a decade.—
Eric Stephens,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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With protection from the Tropicana Field’s fixed roof, the Rays were protected from the almost-daily thunderstorms that pound the Tampa Bay area in the summer.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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During transport, the slim package prevents the awkward dual-directional bulk of a traditional fixed hatchet while storing the blade more safely.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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What happens to them is predictable—and of little concern to the audience.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
10 Mar. 2025
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The beauty of filmmaking is often related to something that is not predictable.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Leaders who embrace calculated risks and foster an environment where experimentation and failure are seen as opportunities for learning build more resilient and adaptable teams.—
Samantha Bergin,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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The band sees taking calculated sonic risks as pivotal to its next phase.—
Paula Mejía,
Billboard,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Low points are inevitable in any relationship; no two people can see eye to eye all the time.—
Mark Travers, Contributor,
CNBC,
9 Mar. 2025
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Though some lament the swift pace of development, others argue that transformation is inevitable in a place as mesmerizing as Aspen, and that every generation reinvents the town while holding on to certain traditions.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The spacecraft then reached its intended orbit about 44 minutes later before establishing communication at 8:17 p.m. with mission controllers on the ground, according to Intuitive Machines.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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Everything can still serve its intended purpose though.—
Tom Mylan,
Bon Appétit,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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What seems certain is that both the club and player will be glad when the summer transfer window opens and AC Milan can part ways with Theo Hernández with the two parties clearly needing a fresh start.—
Adam Digby,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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The increase was found in certain types of cancer including leukemias, lymphomas, brain tumors, hepatic tumors, and gonadal germ cell tumors, according to the study.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Prescribed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prescribed. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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