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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
Mélanie Defouilloy, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Regular exercise and taking medications as prescribed can all help control blood pressure.
—Mill Etienne, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The drug also modifies how pain signals are processed in the central nervous system, and is also often prescribed to treat neuropathic pain caused by conditions such as diabetes, fibromyalgia and chronic musculoskeletal pain.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
To ease his diarrhea, abdominal pain, and other symptoms that left him feeling wiped out, his gastroenterologist prescribed four doses a day of an anti-inflammatory drug called mesalamine.
—Stacey Colino, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
It is often prescribed to manage major depressive disorder by balancing chemicals in the brain, and is also used to treat generalized anxiety disorder.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Sometimes stronger medications are prescribed to treat more severe IBS symptoms or to alleviate associated pain.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
The patient self-administers a lethal dose prescribed by a physician after two doctors have signed off on the procedure.
—Karlyn Bowman, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
After all, she had been prescribed a sedative for her anxiety, with a pill bottle found in her purse.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
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Mega-doses should instead be reserved for cases of severe deficiency, and must be prescribed by a doctor.
—Mélanie Defouilloy, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Regular exercise and taking medications as prescribed can all help control blood pressure.
—Mill Etienne, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The drug also modifies how pain signals are processed in the central nervous system, and is also often prescribed to treat neuropathic pain caused by conditions such as diabetes, fibromyalgia and chronic musculoskeletal pain.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
To ease his diarrhea, abdominal pain, and other symptoms that left him feeling wiped out, his gastroenterologist prescribed four doses a day of an anti-inflammatory drug called mesalamine.
—Stacey Colino, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
It is often prescribed to manage major depressive disorder by balancing chemicals in the brain, and is also used to treat generalized anxiety disorder.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Sometimes stronger medications are prescribed to treat more severe IBS symptoms or to alleviate associated pain.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
The patient self-administers a lethal dose prescribed by a physician after two doctors have signed off on the procedure.
—Karlyn Bowman, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
After all, she had been prescribed a sedative for her anxiety, with a pill bottle found in her purse.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prescribed
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Additionally, carbon panels can be specified as gloss or satin lacquer.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The reason this can happen is that the level of intelligence is not specified in the definition.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Facing the ethical dilemma of working in a system defined by propaganda and violence, a brave teacher goes undercover to film what’s really happening in his own school.Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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In the 1970s, a local entrepreneur and his painter friend decided to produce their own version of the game defined by local landmarks, the event’s website explains.John Last, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
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According to witnesses, a cluster of what appeared to be drones, as well as a possible fixed wing aircraft, was flying in the area, the FBI said.Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
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The regulations that came into effect at the end of June placed a limit on stablecoin volumes permitted over a fixed period.Sean Lee, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Traditionally, careers have followed predictable paths.Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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These adjustments, tied to the Consumer Price Index (CPI), are designed to ensure wages stay in line with inflation over time, providing steady, predictable boost for workers.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 9 Dec. 2024
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Knowing that this portion is noncritical provides the freedom to take calculated risks without the fear of negatively impacting overall financial stability.Odiri Oginni, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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However, his recent moves suggest a calculated resurgence.Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 27 Nov. 2024
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Change is inevitable and a part of the human experience.Miriam Moore, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Misunderstandings are almost inevitable today, so prioritize your peace of mind.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Repurposing an item does require a bit of creative thinking, so look beyond the intended purpose of a piece.Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2024
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Pam will refocus the DOJ to its intended purpose of fighting Crime, and Making America Safe Again.Tara Suter, The Hill, 2 Dec. 2024
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By now, barefoot luxury has become a byword for laidback resort life of a certain level, but never has the concept been more faithfully embodied than at Alphonse Island.Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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These objections aside, the simple fact is that no one can say for certain what Trump’s mass deportation plan will look like because no specifics have been revealed, with the administration instead filling the void with dangerous rhetoric.David Gilbert, WIRED, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Prescribed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prescribed. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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