obviating

present participle of obviate

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of obviating Even the hefty, vintage camcorder Matthew totes around to film his documentary drops us directly into his leering point of view, crash zooming in on Oliver’s face and obviating boundaries. Eric Torres, Pitchfork, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obviating
Verb
  • The problem arises when excessive dust, dirt, and hair accumulate around the coils, preventing them from performing their job adequately.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Tricia McLaughlin, an assistant secretary with the Department of Homeland Security, claimed that the demonstrators were preventing an ICE vehicle from leaving the federal facility and hampering operations.
    David Chiu, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Neither side showed urgency in averting the shutdown.
    New York Times, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Democrats, Republicans and administration officials left a meeting at the White House pointing fingers at each other and seemingly no closer to averting a government shutdown at the end of Tuesday.
    The Hill staff, The Hill, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • By comparison, the workouts many people think of as HIIT involve way longer work intervals and much shorter rest periods, precluding the same level of intensity.
    Marissa Gold, SELF, 9 Oct. 2025
  • But the Republic never received any further communication about this request or any data, precluding progress.
    Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Experts recommend gradually shifting your sleep schedule by 15 minutes each week, avoiding caffeine and screen time close to bedtime, and exercising regularly to manage stress.
    Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2025
  • The freezing of the reform could open a potential path for negotiations with the Socialist Party with the aim of avoiding a dissolution of parliament.
    Charlotte Reed, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025

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“Obviating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obviating. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.

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