AVERT Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

avert

verb

ə-ˈvərt

Definition of avert next

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 The statewide gain for school districts is a relief for Los Angeles Unified, which will likely be able to pencil out recent raises provided to employees to avert a strike, although long-term financial challenges remain for the state’s largest school system. —

Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026 The pilots acted quickly to abort the takeoff and avert a crash. —

The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 13 May 2026 Talks to avert a potential LIRR strike are set to continue Wednesday, according to the coalition of unions representing the LIRR's workforce. —

Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 12 May 2026 Both the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA recently secured speedy contracts with the major studios to avert a health plan funding crisis, agreeing to tack on an additional year. —

Katie Campione, Deadline, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for avert

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prevent

Verb

Ibrahim’s injuries prevent him from working, so Hiba supports the household, often picking up private cleaning jobs from Facebook ads.

— Annie Hylton, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
Plus, the addition of a cuff adds a more polished aesthetic that prevents you from looking frumpy at the office or dinner.

— Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026