as in to specify
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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The vet prescribed the cat can ointment called Animax.
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
As a result, doctors usually prescribe PPI dosages for the shortest time possible to improve symptoms, but not increase risk of potential side effects.
—David A. Brenner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
Starting on October 17, the majority of doctors in Germany can prescribe medical cannabis for reimbursement, with no need for prior approval by health insurance providers.
—Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Other clay figures—of ibises, dwarfs, and women—were prescribed for other ailments.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 12 Jan. 2025
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
As a result, doctors usually prescribe PPI dosages for the shortest time possible to improve symptoms, but not increase risk of potential side effects.
—David A. Brenner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
Starting on October 17, the majority of doctors in Germany can prescribe medical cannabis for reimbursement, with no need for prior approval by health insurance providers.
—Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Other clay figures—of ibises, dwarfs, and women—were prescribed for other ailments.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 12 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for prescribe
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“Prescribe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prescribe. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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