OBVIATES Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

obviates

verb

present tense third-person singular of obviate

as in prevents

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 obviates Maybe Anthropic obviates me, too. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 15 Feb. 2026 This imposition of consensus obviates the rather mysterious and ad hoc process of collapse, in favor of something more rigorous. — Quanta Magazine, 13 Feb. 2026

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Over time, this prevents excessive soap scum and residue from hardening on the surface.

— Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 11 July 2026
Additionally, avoiding social media posts about travel and arranging for mail collection and trash removal prevents advertising an empty house.

— Jill Schildhouse, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of prevents

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The author's experience shows caution, though slower, averts problems, contrasting with industry's rapid deployments that often encounter issues.

— Shannon McKeen, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
The deal averts a ballot referendum that backers from the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association said would’ve reigned in expansive local real estate taxes.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026

Definition of averts

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None of which precludes some of the erratic flows and structural fragilities that everyone is watching so closely from generating a bit of turbulence over the course of the summer.

— Michael Santoli, CNBC, 7 July 2026
Steve Forbes pushes back on the belief that economic data precludes any hope of an interest rate cut this year, and urges Fed Chair Kevin Warsh to make clear that there may well be a rate cut in 2026.

— Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026

Definition of precludes

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This configuration avoids the internal current disruptions that can challenge tokamak designs, offering a distinct pathway to stable, long-term power plant operations.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026
Hiding workforce-scale spend in IT line items avoids the conversation; treating it as labor distorts it.

— Priya Sawant, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

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