as in to prevent
to keep from happening by taking action in advance
brushing regularly should obviate the need for frequent trips to the dentist
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Recent Examples of obviate
Scott’s full-body acting and wide-spectrum voice has obviated the need.
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Jesse Green, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2025
In addition, the lack of research obviates the possibility of demonstrating clear data that could show why vaccines are so important and life-saving.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
When developers realized the high speeds would necessitate protective eyewear for riders, Smith’s squad devised side shields that deflected airflow, obviating the need for glasses.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2025
The Perfect Couple wrapped up its murder-mystery story at the end of its six episodes, seemingly obviating the need to continue telling the story of the wealthy Winbury family.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2025
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Jesse Green, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2025
In addition, the lack of research obviates the possibility of demonstrating clear data that could show why vaccines are so important and life-saving.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
When developers realized the high speeds would necessitate protective eyewear for riders, Smith’s squad devised side shields that deflected airflow, obviating the need for glasses.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2025
The Perfect Couple wrapped up its murder-mystery story at the end of its six episodes, seemingly obviating the need to continue telling the story of the wealthy Winbury family.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obviate
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Probiotics may help fight and prevent respiratory infections by boosting the immune system and reducing the presence of harmful bacteria and viruses in the respiratory tract.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
12 May 2025
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Resurging opposition to fluoridation — the practice of adding fluoride to public water systems at safe levels to prevent tooth decay — has been a nuisance for dentists, researchers and public health experts.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
12 May 2025
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The good news is — so long as the estimate holds — those figures hit near the high end and avert the low end of the tracking numbers released by The Hollywood Reporter on April 10, which pegged a $63 million to $77 million opening weekend take in North American theaters.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Eventually, a plea deal averted the death penalty, resulting instead in a life sentence without the possibility of parole.—
Serge F. Kovaleski,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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The 80-year period from the end of World War II has been a time of relative peace and stability in part because overwhelming American power precluded smaller nations from acting on their own.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
1 May 2025
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But, even for specialists, the current system precludes them from ordering tests or prescribing therapies for caregivers.—
Rebecca T Brown,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2025
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“Obviate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obviate. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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