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
Ted Johnson, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026
Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is paramount in averting wildfires during these perilous conditions.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2026
The scene plays out as if the actors are politely averting their eyes while performing, without conjuring the deep moral revulsion Wolfe and LaChiusa might’ve intended.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2026
Scientists have played a critical role alongside diplomats in averting a civilization-disrupting nuclear weapons disaster for the past 75 years.
—J. Xavier Prochaska, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
Practices for averting death are based on the theory that human lives exist due to the coming together of natural, supernatural, human and divine elements.
—Jue Liang, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
Advertisement The company has deep roots in effective altruism (EA), a social and philanthropic movement dedicated to using reason to do the most good, including by averting catastrophe.
—Harry Booth, Time, 11 Mar. 2026
In some ways, the moment was a replay of 1977, but this time Woodruff looked directly at Walker, instead of averting his eyes.
—Jennifer Gonnerman, New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2026
Comfort says there is no single formula for averting conflict, but Crisis Group has learned important lessons in its three decades.
—John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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
Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is paramount in averting wildfires during these perilous conditions.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2026
The scene plays out as if the actors are politely averting their eyes while performing, without conjuring the deep moral revulsion Wolfe and LaChiusa might’ve intended.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2026
Scientists have played a critical role alongside diplomats in averting a civilization-disrupting nuclear weapons disaster for the past 75 years.
—J. Xavier Prochaska, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
Practices for averting death are based on the theory that human lives exist due to the coming together of natural, supernatural, human and divine elements.
—Jue Liang, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
Advertisement The company has deep roots in effective altruism (EA), a social and philanthropic movement dedicated to using reason to do the most good, including by averting catastrophe.
—Harry Booth, Time, 11 Mar. 2026
In some ways, the moment was a replay of 1977, but this time Woodruff looked directly at Walker, instead of averting his eyes.
—Jennifer Gonnerman, New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2026
Comfort says there is no single formula for averting conflict, but Crisis Group has learned important lessons in its three decades.
—John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for averting
Noun
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Hadwick, the bill's author, says the proposal builds on her background in tobacco prevention work in Modoc County.—
Brady Halbleib,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The shelter takes in about 350 animals each year, providing each one with medical attention, including spaying/neutering, vaccines, a microchip, testing for common illnesses, dewormer and flea and heartworm prevention.—
Amanda Rosa
April 9,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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National security officials have long argued Section 702 is essential for preventing terrorist attacks.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The civil case began when the federal government alleged that Live Nation used its clout to engage in a variety of anticompetitive practices, including preventing venues from using multiple ticket sellers.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Averting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/averting. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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