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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Teva said his family later reached a settlement deal with Von D, which allegedly included a nondisclosure agreement that prevented his mother from speaking out on the incident.

— Edward Segarra, USA Today, 16 June 2026
And while Popeye could never directly engage with his Sea Hag because his code of honor prevented him from striking a woman, no matter how villainous, Tom seems to have no such code.

— Keith Phipps, Vulture, 15 June 2026