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, 15 May 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
The Los Angeles Unified School District and Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 99, which represents roughly 30,000 school support workers, reached an agreement in principle early Tuesday, averting a strike just hours before schools were set to open.
—Teresa Liu, 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
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
Verb
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, 15 May 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
The Los Angeles Unified School District and Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 99, which represents roughly 30,000 school support workers, reached an agreement in principle early Tuesday, averting a strike just hours before schools were set to open.
—Teresa Liu, 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for averting
Noun
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Paul Rogers, a DNR fire prevention specialist, said 80% of the fires that get out of control every year in Michigan are caused by humans, with many of those fires starting as small, intended burns.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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For acne prevention and clearing, as well as less congested, smaller-looking pores, this serum is a standout product.—
Emma Greene,
InStyle,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Goldman later cited a Manhattan federal district judge's late May ruling preventing ICE from arresting people attending immigration court during routine, mandatory check-ins.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Kim has called for creating a public disaster insurance program and advocated for preventing companies from raising rates after someone files a home or auto insurance claim.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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“Averting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/averting. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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