as in averting
to keep from happening by taking action in advance
a lot of problems would have been prevented if we'd just prepared better
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Recent Examples of preventing
The rabies vaccine, if administered immediately after exposure, is nearly 100% successful at preventing the disease, according to the World Health Organization.
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Kelli Arseneau,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Mount Aukum Road was closed to southbound motorists at the community of Pleasant Valley, preventing travel into the fire zone.
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Andrew Graham,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
Oftentimes, preventing clutter in the first place is much easier than letting go of it after the fact.
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Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2026
The process also completely removed sulfur compounds, preventing emissions of sulfur oxides that contribute to acid rain and air pollution.
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New Atlas,
1 July 2026
More than just preventing her from posting content, the power outages affected her desire to create at all.
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Vera Lucia Pappaterra,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Building this fortress early ensures the company's mission endures beyond its founder, preventing external forces from dictating its future.
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Kyle Westaway,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Over the next 250 years, vaccines helped eliminate or dramatically reduce many vaccine-preventable infectious diseases, preventing millions of illnesses, infections and deaths.
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Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
The man, who cannot be named due to legal restrictions preventing children alleged to be victims of crime from being identified, has been granted conditional bail and will appear before Downing Centre Local Court on Wednesday, July 15.
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Adam England,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Kelli Arseneau,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Mount Aukum Road was closed to southbound motorists at the community of Pleasant Valley, preventing travel into the fire zone.
—
Andrew Graham,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
Oftentimes, preventing clutter in the first place is much easier than letting go of it after the fact.
—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2026
The process also completely removed sulfur compounds, preventing emissions of sulfur oxides that contribute to acid rain and air pollution.
—
New Atlas,
1 July 2026
More than just preventing her from posting content, the power outages affected her desire to create at all.
—
Vera Lucia Pappaterra,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Building this fortress early ensures the company's mission endures beyond its founder, preventing external forces from dictating its future.
—
Kyle Westaway,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Over the next 250 years, vaccines helped eliminate or dramatically reduce many vaccine-preventable infectious diseases, preventing millions of illnesses, infections and deaths.
—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
The man, who cannot be named due to legal restrictions preventing children alleged to be victims of crime from being identified, has been granted conditional bail and will appear before Downing Centre Local Court on Wednesday, July 15.
—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preventing
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Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is paramount in averting wildfires during these perilous conditions.
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The union representing roughly 2,000 hospitality workers at SoFi Stadium announced a tentative contract agreement Tuesday, averting a potential strike days before the venue hosts its first FIFA World Cup match.
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The astronauts must be unassigned to other missions, available for flights (for example, by not being on parental leave or on a military assignment), not in a management position precluding their participation, and in the presence of skills relevant to the mission, among other things.
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When the primary was held in mid-May, only Republican voters - or unaffiliated voters who opted for a GOP ballot - were eligible to weigh in, precluding Cassidy from benefitting from crossover support.
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While technical expertise is crucial, successfully landing remote AI jobs also requires strategic searching, understanding employer terminology, and avoiding scams.
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Petrakakos said arrangements around possible tolls or coordination with Iran remain largely ad hoc, with most shipping companies avoiding direct engagement because of sanctions risk.
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“Preventing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preventing. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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