as in to prevent
to keep from happening by taking action in advance
her careful planning averted disaster
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Recent Examples of avert
While a sectorial collapse appears to have been averted with the current 19 percent figure, which is on par with neighboring rivals like Indonesia and Vietnam, the question of who pays for the additional duties is a question that continues to loom large.
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 9 Sep. 2025
Hopes had been pinned on mediation efforts to reach a ceasefire that would avert Israel's plan.
—USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
The four-party coalition government must lower the highest budget deficit in the European Union to avert a ratings downgrade from the last rung of investment grade and unlock billions of euros worth of recovery funds from Brussels.
—Luiza Ilie, Reuters, 7 Sep. 2025
There are billions of dollars in savings to society for routine childhood vaccinations, in addition to the millions of hospitalizations and deaths averted.
—Judy Stone, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 9 Sep. 2025
Hopes had been pinned on mediation efforts to reach a ceasefire that would avert Israel's plan.
—USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
The four-party coalition government must lower the highest budget deficit in the European Union to avert a ratings downgrade from the last rung of investment grade and unlock billions of euros worth of recovery funds from Brussels.
—Luiza Ilie, Reuters, 7 Sep. 2025
There are billions of dollars in savings to society for routine childhood vaccinations, in addition to the millions of hospitalizations and deaths averted.
—Judy Stone, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
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prevent
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Riley Gaines has lobbied for bills in several states that would prevent biological males who identify as women from competing in women’s sports.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Your feet are sandwiched between pillowy soles and a breathable mesh upper that keeps the air flowing to prevent sweating and blisters.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Avert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avert. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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