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 medications were allegedly prescribed to Hensley.
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Emily Palmer, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
However, if a provider suspects Mycoplasma, antibiotics like azithromycin or doxycycline are usually prescribed.
—Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2024
Shipley, who lives in central Florida, had recently been prescribed the drops for a bacterial infection.
—Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
The Cleveland Clinic launched a social prescribing model for geriatric patients.
—Allie Volpe, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
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Emily Palmer, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
However, if a provider suspects Mycoplasma, antibiotics like azithromycin or doxycycline are usually prescribed.
—Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2024
Shipley, who lives in central Florida, had recently been prescribed the drops for a bacterial infection.
—Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
The Cleveland Clinic launched a social prescribing model for geriatric patients.
—Allie Volpe, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Prescribe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prescribe. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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