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
Meanwhile, the nonprofit health system Sutter Health announced a tentative contract agreement Saturday with unionized workers, averting a potential strike in the Bay Area and Northern California.
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Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2025
And because the drugs’ health benefits may take years to materialize — such as averting a future heart attack — the long-term financial advantages could accrue to other insurers.
—Phil Galewitz, USA Today, 12 Oct. 2025
Democratic elders have sought to cast blame on Republicans for the shutdown, arguing it could be averted if the GOP agreed to attach provisions to the CR enacting healthcare reforms.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 11 Oct. 2025
Duane averted his eyes to avoid a direct challenging stare that might motivate the sow.
—Marguerite Reiss, Outdoor Life, 9 Oct. 2025
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Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2025
And because the drugs’ health benefits may take years to materialize — such as averting a future heart attack — the long-term financial advantages could accrue to other insurers.
—Phil Galewitz, USA Today, 12 Oct. 2025
Democratic elders have sought to cast blame on Republicans for the shutdown, arguing it could be averted if the GOP agreed to attach provisions to the CR enacting healthcare reforms.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 11 Oct. 2025
Duane averted his eyes to avoid a direct challenging stare that might motivate the sow.
—Marguerite Reiss, Outdoor Life, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for avert
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These suburban residents hope that vigilance will prevent the process of neighbourhood change from beginning.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Oct. 2025
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While the administration frames it as a measure to prevent misuse, the policy raises questions about the consequences for migrants.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Avert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avert. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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