as in to prevent
to keep from happening by taking action in advance
brushing regularly should obviate the need for frequent trips to the dentist
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Recent Examples of obviate
In addition, the lack of research obviates the possibility of demonstrating clear data that could show why vaccines are so important and life-saving.
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Omer Awan, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Scott’s full-body acting and wide-spectrum voice has obviated the need.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2025
In addition, the lack of research obviates the possibility of demonstrating clear data that could show why vaccines are so important and life-saving.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
When developers realized the high speeds would necessitate protective eyewear for riders, Smith’s squad devised side shields that deflected airflow, obviating the need for glasses.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2025
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Omer Awan, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Scott’s full-body acting and wide-spectrum voice has obviated the need.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2025
In addition, the lack of research obviates the possibility of demonstrating clear data that could show why vaccines are so important and life-saving.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
When developers realized the high speeds would necessitate protective eyewear for riders, Smith’s squad devised side shields that deflected airflow, obviating the need for glasses.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obviate
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Sanders signed legislation last month that prevents drug middlemen from owning pharmacies in Arkansas.—
Lucas Dufalla,
Arkansas Online,
24 May 2025
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As usual, handling the environment and dimensions of Dodger Stadium will be key, from catchers preventing balls in the dirt from going to the backstop to outfielders making catches in the sun.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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Murphy expressed particular alarm over his party’s tactics after Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) opted to avert a government shutdown this spring.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
18 May 2025
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The city plans to avert further layoffs by transferring employees to the proprietary departments, like the harbor, the airport and perhaps the Department of Water & Power.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2025
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The nation also operates on a different system that precludes simply copying and pasting Germany’s rules.—
Akielly Hu,
Wired News,
3 May 2025
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The plaintiffs raise a familiar legal argument: The NCAA and its member institutions violated antitrust law by agreeing to rules that precluded their chance to earn NIL deals and allowed the NCAA to use their NIL.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Obviate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obviate. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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