OBVIATED Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

obviated

verb

past tense of obviate

as in prevented

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 obviated But a constant churn of financial maneuvers (spinning off Saks’ e-commerce, creating co-working spaces in underutilized stores, all while being highly leveraged) brought some benefit but never obviated the need to invest more in basics. —

Phil Wahba, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026 The new contactless system has obviated any need, or rationale, to offer discounts for people who use Clipper. —

Rachel Swan, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Dec. 2025

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The judges also questioned Texas Solicitor General William Peterson over his arguments that the House is prevented from using proxy voting under the quorum clause, questioning if physical presence is needed to satisfy that requirement.

— Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 12 May 2026
According to Variety, the clause prevented any depictions or mentions of Chandler in any dramatization of Jackson’s life.

— Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026