obviates

present tense third-person singular of obviate

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Verb
  • Meanwhile, Mazraoui’s overlapping run prevents Phil Foden from committing to Amad, who is left totally free.
    Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
  • This prevents it from forming and keeps the ice cream ready for your next scoop.
    Tammy Algood, The Tennessean, 3 Sep. 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
  • And there is often an expectation of escapism in romance that precludes dealing realistically with money — or, for big media blockbusters, a cynical assumption that audiences won't enjoy a romcom which also takes the logistics of life seriously.
    Chelsea Fagan, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Although the woman could have pursued her negligence claim against LSU in state court, the settlement now precludes her from doing so.
    Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • RoboBallet avoids this trap by learning general coordination rules rather than memorising specific cases.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The first season of The Office was particularly unpleasant at times, with some of Michael’s most appalling behavior, and The Paper avoids this almost entirely.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Obviates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obviates. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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