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Recent Examples of avoidable
Wasteful strain drains capability (context switching, open loops, reactive meetings, avoidable rework).
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Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
Only Mexico had higher avoidable mortality.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 28 May 2026
The penalty can reach 25% of the amount that should have been withdrawn — a steep consequence for what is, in most cases, an avoidable oversight.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 May 2026
That misunderstanding comes up often, along with other avoidable mistakes, like waiting too long to prepare documents and then rushing the application.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2026
Even if Rudiger has had some avoidable moments, the German is highlighted internally as one of the few leaders in a dressing room in desperate need of authority.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 26 May 2026
There is a Japanese strawberry that’s famously expensive ($20), but that’s avoidable.
—Swan Huntley, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
All this is properly understood as a grave and avoidable loss—for the country’s standing and for the health and security of Americans.
—Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 24 May 2026
Voucher holders are required to re-submit the same income and household documentation at multiple points, often to different parties including case workers, brokers, and the city, creating avoidable delays in securing housing.
—Nicole Branca, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026
Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
Only Mexico had higher avoidable mortality.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 28 May 2026
The penalty can reach 25% of the amount that should have been withdrawn — a steep consequence for what is, in most cases, an avoidable oversight.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 May 2026
That misunderstanding comes up often, along with other avoidable mistakes, like waiting too long to prepare documents and then rushing the application.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2026
Even if Rudiger has had some avoidable moments, the German is highlighted internally as one of the few leaders in a dressing room in desperate need of authority.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 26 May 2026
There is a Japanese strawberry that’s famously expensive ($20), but that’s avoidable.
—Swan Huntley, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
All this is properly understood as a grave and avoidable loss—for the country’s standing and for the health and security of Americans.
—Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 24 May 2026
Voucher holders are required to re-submit the same income and household documentation at multiple points, often to different parties including case workers, brokers, and the city, creating avoidable delays in securing housing.
—Nicole Branca, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for avoidable
Adjective
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Vaccination rates have slipped, and large, multistate outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases have inevitably come roaring back.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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Cigarette smoking is a risk factor for lung cancer, heart disease and stroke, and it’s long been considered the leading cause of preventable death.—
Mike Stobbe,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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In no uncertain terms, the absence of those issues is bewildering, erodes the entire report’s credibility, and demands an explanation.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
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Rumbello explains that while more people are actively seeking alternatives to pharmaceuticals, many remain uncertain about which solutions are credible.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Eagle Rock was unsure what this season would bring.—
Justin Vigil Zuniga,
Daily News,
28 May 2026
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Many simply felt unsure about what to click next.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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“Avoidable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avoidable. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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