prescription

noun

pri-ˈskrip-shən How to pronounce prescription (audio)
Definition of prescriptionnext
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 The standard treatment is a prescription ultrapotent corticosteroid ointment, commonly clobetasol. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 20 Oct. 2026 Sleep apnea, hypertension, obesity and prescription painkiller use added to the risk. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026 The Harvard study links sleep apnea, hypertension, obesity and prescription painkiller use to elevated risk for both low testosterone and ED, conditions disproportionately common in former NFL players. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026 Moore uses the in-office light therapy OptiLight, Andrews uses the prescription drop Miebo, Bowen and Jeong use the anti-inflammatory drop Xiidra, and Aniston started therapy prompted by the drugmaker Shire. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prescription
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  1. rule
  2. tradition
  3. values
Noun
  • In 2024, the CFPB proposed a rule that would require the disclosure of tips and fees as finance charges as an APR, or the total yearly cost of borrowing money.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • But that same year, protests erupted that ended 15 years of rule by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of rule
Noun
  • What was intended to be a day of camaraderie, tradition and celebration has been marked by profound sadness.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Selig in essence dumped his team’s AL tradition for a few more home games with the Cubs and their money-spending fans from the North Shore.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of tradition
Noun
  • Businesses that rediscover its values will gain what their velocity-chasing competitors cannot buy, borrow, or automate.
    — Matt Alt, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • At the heart of all this is Silver's attempt to increase franchise values across the league.
    — Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of values

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