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 are effective treatments ranging from topical prescriptions to Botox.
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Lauryn Higgins, Time, 7 July 2025
The legislation also allows prescriptions to be issued with the name of a healthcare practice rather than an individual practitioner.
—Chris Van Buskirk, Boston Herald, 6 July 2025
More severe sores are treated with prescription corticosteroid mouthwashes or pills.2
Oral thrush is a type of yeast infection that causes patches of creamy white or yellow bumps that coat the tongue.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 6 July 2025
Their newest version, Lingo, doesn’t even require a prescription from your doctor.
—Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Lauryn Higgins, Time, 7 July 2025
The legislation also allows prescriptions to be issued with the name of a healthcare practice rather than an individual practitioner.
—Chris Van Buskirk, Boston Herald, 6 July 2025
More severe sores are treated with prescription corticosteroid mouthwashes or pills.2
Oral thrush is a type of yeast infection that causes patches of creamy white or yellow bumps that coat the tongue.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 6 July 2025
Their newest version, Lingo, doesn’t even require a prescription from your doctor.
—Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prescription
Noun
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The rules on how the league decides on replacements are not public.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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Around the country, state lawmakers are twisting tax codes, raiding campus funds and rewriting financial rules to keep their flagship programs competitive.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 July 2025
Noun
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This includes continuing to donate 5% of our profits to a range of organizations and activating our long-standing tradition of local volunteerism.—
Brian Cornell,
Essence,
6 July 2025
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Her words resonated deeply, encapsulating the essence of her four-decade-long career that has seamlessly blended African traditions with global influences.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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“Prescription.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prescription. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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