obviates

present tense third-person singular of obviate

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • This prevents the formation of large turbulent swirls that can destabilize a conventional canopy.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Leaving this out of the story of tenure prevents scholars from effectively withstanding attacks that seek to remake how academic labor is performed today.
    Time, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Critics also said that the 11th hour change will further complicate efforts to reach a deal that averts a shutdown.
    Erin Doherty, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The settlement averts what promised to be a high-profile trial.
    Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 18 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • This all but precludes a cargo mission to the International Space Station, which is scheduled to be deorbited in 2030, and presently has two more-than-capable supply vehicles with SpaceX's Dragon and Northrop's new, larger Cygnus.
    Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025
  • What’s more, the transmissions in virtually all electric cars come with only a single forward gear, as their inherently steady flow of power precludes the need for anything more.
    Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • As long as Lagway avoids turnovers, the Gators will have a chance in the fourth quarter to steal a big SEC win.
    Matt Hayes, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Supporting Jones with a stingy defense and a run-heavy offense that ensures balance and avoids placing too much pressure on the quarterback’s shoulders, Steichen has the Colts atop the AFC South standings with a 3-1 record.
    Mike Jones, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
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“Obviates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obviates. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.

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