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
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
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
Verb
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for averting
Noun
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Recently, revenue forecasts have been positive, with the state Senate and Assembly both citing a short-term revenue surge as a reason to resist some cuts to education, homelessness prevention and home health services suggested by Newsom in January.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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Hormonal birth control is a pregnancy prevention method using synthetic hormones to regulate the menstrual cycle and stop ovulation.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Prosecutors alleged that Sun’s actions included preventing representatives of the Taiwanese government from having access to the governor’s office.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Having a variety of plant foods in your diet supports gut microbe diversity, which in turn helps with immune function, nutrient absorption, brain health, mental health, and preventing chronic disease.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
13 May 2026
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“Averting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/averting. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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