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
In the same way, digital twin technology, a form of AI simulation, allows companies to anticipate and avert possible business disruptions.
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Pallav Kumar Kaulwar, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Trade officials within the European Union are willing to make many concessions to avert a painful and protracted trade war and to avert higher tariffs.
—Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 11 May 2025
But Hochul announced a budget deal with the Legislature last month that included just $350 million to help avert a looming fiscal shortfall much larger than that, forcing New York City to match their investment to receive the dollars.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 9 May 2025
The worst-case scenarios appeared to have been averted, at least in the first hours of the blackout.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2025
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Pallav Kumar Kaulwar, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Trade officials within the European Union are willing to make many concessions to avert a painful and protracted trade war and to avert higher tariffs.
—Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 11 May 2025
But Hochul announced a budget deal with the Legislature last month that included just $350 million to help avert a looming fiscal shortfall much larger than that, forcing New York City to match their investment to receive the dollars.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 9 May 2025
The worst-case scenarios appeared to have been averted, at least in the first hours of the blackout.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2025
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Megan had filed a restraining order against Lanez in December 2024 asking that the Los Angeles Superior Court judge prevent Lanez from allegedly harassing Megan from prison through third parties during his10-year jail sentence.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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Routine cleaning and maintenance can also lower energy bills and improve the air quality in your home by eliminating dust and preventing mold and mildew from forming.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 May 2025
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“Avert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avert. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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