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Recent Examples of avoidable
Would the Iraq War, arguably one of the most disastrous and avoidable in American history, have happened without Vice President Dick Cheney's involvement?
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Joey Garrison, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
When designed well, AI extends the reach of clinicians, reduces avoidable friction and learns from every encounter so that the next decision is faster and more accurate.
—Scott R. Schell, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
The unit picked up three penalties that each cost 15 yards, including an avoidable personal foul on linebacker Nick Rodriguez.
—Chase Gemes, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
Some of that misery was likely avoidable.
—Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2025
Good care prevents avoidable complications that are costly later.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
Based on reporting by Mandy Matney, the series unravels the painful and avoidable events that led Alex to murder his wife, Maggie (Patricia Arquette), and youngest son, Paul (Johnny Berchtold, in a heart-wrenching turn).
—Ew Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Oct. 2025
Too much of the banter is sloppy and too many of her mistakes are avoidable.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2025
Certainly not in the form of Thursday’s loss, when avoidable mental lapses, defensive breakdowns and turnovers cost the Red Wings two early points against a divisional (and possible wild card) rival.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Joey Garrison, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
When designed well, AI extends the reach of clinicians, reduces avoidable friction and learns from every encounter so that the next decision is faster and more accurate.
—Scott R. Schell, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
The unit picked up three penalties that each cost 15 yards, including an avoidable personal foul on linebacker Nick Rodriguez.
—Chase Gemes, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
Some of that misery was likely avoidable.
—Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2025
Good care prevents avoidable complications that are costly later.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
Based on reporting by Mandy Matney, the series unravels the painful and avoidable events that led Alex to murder his wife, Maggie (Patricia Arquette), and youngest son, Paul (Johnny Berchtold, in a heart-wrenching turn).
—Ew Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Oct. 2025
Too much of the banter is sloppy and too many of her mistakes are avoidable.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2025
Certainly not in the form of Thursday’s loss, when avoidable mental lapses, defensive breakdowns and turnovers cost the Red Wings two early points against a divisional (and possible wild card) rival.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for avoidable
Adjective
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The investigation is being conducted by the health department's preventable disease team, which works to track down contacts of those with the virus and offers testing to people who may have been exposed.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
7 Nov. 2025
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These injuries are preventable.—
Justin Assioun,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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At the moment, its age is still uncertain.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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How Barton will advance his campaigns now is uncertain.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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As Altadena rebuilds, Good Neighbor has, essentially, become a daily support group, where neighbors can find comfort and a sense of permanence when everything else is unsure.—
Esther Tseng,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 Nov. 2025
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Many men in the facility, like Chacón, were unsure why they were accused of terrorist activity, the story detailed.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Avoidable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avoidable. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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