as in prevention
the act or practice of keeping something from happening
the averting of forest fires can be helped by the clearing of dry underbrush
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Relevance
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as in preventing
to keep from happening by taking action in advance
her careful planning averted disaster
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Recent Examples of averting
Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
The union representing roughly 2,000 hospitality workers at SoFi Stadium announced a tentative contract agreement Tuesday, averting a potential strike days before the venue hosts its first FIFA World Cup match.
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City News Service,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
Workers at SoFi Stadium near Los Angeles reached a tentative agreement with management, averting the threat of a strike days before hosting the US team’s first World Cup football match.
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Yash Roy,
Bloomberg,
9 June 2026
The electric-vehicle maker’s accord with three workers was disclosed Wednesday in a court filing, averting a series of trials that were set to start earlier this week in state court in Oakland.
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Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
Standing by a jetty where undrinkable water gets discharged back into the Pacific from the Carlsbad plant, McDonough says aggressive conservation by farms as well as urban water recycling will go much further toward averting taps from running dry.
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Kirk Siegler,
NPR,
3 June 2026
The attempt went wide right, however, temporarily averting disaster.
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Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Both lawmakers submitted formal resignation letters that were read on the House floor, averting potential expulsion actions by colleagues.
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Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
14 Apr. 2026
CNN‘s reporting of a statement issued by the country’s Supreme National Security Council, declaring victory and averting the president’s threat to launch attacks on civilian infrastructure.
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Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is paramount in averting wildfires during these perilous conditions.
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Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
The union representing roughly 2,000 hospitality workers at SoFi Stadium announced a tentative contract agreement Tuesday, averting a potential strike days before the venue hosts its first FIFA World Cup match.
—
City News Service,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
Workers at SoFi Stadium near Los Angeles reached a tentative agreement with management, averting the threat of a strike days before hosting the US team’s first World Cup football match.
—
Yash Roy,
Bloomberg,
9 June 2026
The electric-vehicle maker’s accord with three workers was disclosed Wednesday in a court filing, averting a series of trials that were set to start earlier this week in state court in Oakland.
—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
Standing by a jetty where undrinkable water gets discharged back into the Pacific from the Carlsbad plant, McDonough says aggressive conservation by farms as well as urban water recycling will go much further toward averting taps from running dry.
—
Kirk Siegler,
NPR,
3 June 2026
The attempt went wide right, however, temporarily averting disaster.
—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Both lawmakers submitted formal resignation letters that were read on the House floor, averting potential expulsion actions by colleagues.
—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
14 Apr. 2026
CNN‘s reporting of a statement issued by the country’s Supreme National Security Council, declaring victory and averting the president’s threat to launch attacks on civilian infrastructure.
—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for averting
Noun
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Christensen suggests the state should instead focus on stripping back environmental regulations that make brush clearance and fire prevention costly, which would ensure state firefighters are not working excessive overtime and the state budget is not being stretched beyond its means.
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Public health officials attribute the decline to ongoing investments in prevention and harm reduction resources countywide.
Verb
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Officials urge visitors to stay vigilant Authorities and experts alike said one of the largest factors in preventing an attack is whether law enforcement is notified about suspicious activity beforehand.
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An army official said recent drone strikes destroyed an RSF battalion and more than 50 armored vehicles in West Kordofan, preventing advances toward North Kordofan and el-Obeid.
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“Averting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/averting. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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