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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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
Todd Spangler, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is paramount in averting wildfires during these perilous conditions.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is paramount in averting wildfires during these perilous conditions.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2025
Vaccines meant to protect against respiratory infections, whether developed through mRNA or older technologies, are generally better at averting severe disease than preventing infection.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
His comments come as the S & P 500 eked out a gain heading into the market’s close on Friday, averting a fifth straight week of losses.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 21 Mar. 2025
For a majority of the opening segment, Stewart went in on Schumer, who switched up his decision on the Republicans’ proposed funding bill, thus paving the way toward its passage and averting a government shutdown.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2025
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, a New York Democrat, voted in support of the bill, arguing that averting a government shutdown was the more responsible action.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
The political implications of voting with Republicans are uncertain, but the vote ensured that the government would remain funded through September, averting furloughs for federal workers and disruptions to key services.
—Nik Popli, TIME, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
The two sides reached terms on a renewal after a short-term extension to their previous pact, averting a blackout of Fox News and other nets on YouTube TV.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is paramount in averting wildfires during these perilous conditions.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is paramount in averting wildfires during these perilous conditions.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2025
Vaccines meant to protect against respiratory infections, whether developed through mRNA or older technologies, are generally better at averting severe disease than preventing infection.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
His comments come as the S & P 500 eked out a gain heading into the market’s close on Friday, averting a fifth straight week of losses.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 21 Mar. 2025
For a majority of the opening segment, Stewart went in on Schumer, who switched up his decision on the Republicans’ proposed funding bill, thus paving the way toward its passage and averting a government shutdown.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2025
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, a New York Democrat, voted in support of the bill, arguing that averting a government shutdown was the more responsible action.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
The political implications of voting with Republicans are uncertain, but the vote ensured that the government would remain funded through September, averting furloughs for federal workers and disruptions to key services.
—Nik Popli, TIME, 14 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for averting
Noun
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Last week, the State Department announced a joint commitment with the Global Fund to purchase the drug lenacapavir, an HIV prevention injection that only has to be taken twice a year, from the American biopharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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And yet, despite the somewhat shaky premise—retaining the services of an insurance company that isn’t State Farm is like hiring the All About the Bass warbler to oversee your star quarterback’s injury prevention and/or rehabilitation regimen—the spot hasn’t worn out its welcome.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Keeping up with your shower's health is key to preventing mold from growing in the first place.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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The company has also tried to limit unsolicited messages for users under 18, preventing teen profiles from being public or widely recommended.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Averting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/averting. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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