as in prophylactic
concerned with or serving to keep something from happening
the department in charge of taking preventative measures against international terrorism
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Recent Examples of preventative
Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
This essential mental refreshment is a powerful preventative against burnout and directly injects new vitality into your creative process.
—Kice Akkawi, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2025
Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
This typically allows for more preventative screenings, such as hearing tests, grip strength and advanced cardiovascular testing.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Evans called those measures reactive instead of preventative.
—Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
This essential mental refreshment is a powerful preventative against burnout and directly injects new vitality into your creative process.
—Kice Akkawi, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2025
Noun
After a rabies exposure, people should seek immediate preventative medical care, known as post-exposure prophylaxis, which involves thoroughly cleaning the wound and receiving a rabies vaccination.
—Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
This typically allows for more preventative screenings, such as hearing tests, grip strength and advanced cardiovascular testing.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preventative
Adjective
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As the authors noted, the percentage reduction in Covid-19 infection is on par with what has been seen for other preventive measures, such as being up-to-date on Covid vaccines.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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Other experts say that, while larger studies are still needed, the new investigation suggests a promising add-on to existing preventive measures, especially for patients already relying on nasal sprays for allergy relief.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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To bridge the gap, a handful of states have enacted orders expanding and protecting access, issuing blanket prescriptions, executive orders and insurance coverage requirements.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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The insurance crisis is the canary in the coal mine for the climate crisis, and the canary is dying.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Adelle Wellens, a Duluth School District spokesperson, said Laura MacArthur School students stayed inside for recess on Friday as a precaution.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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And, as coronavirus cases are once again rising, what precautions should people take to reduce their chances of infection?—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Preventative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preventative. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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