as in prevention
the act or practice of keeping something from happening
the precluding of any misunderstanding seemed to be her top priority
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as in preventing
to keep from happening by taking action in advance
issued a strict schedule for doing household chores so as to preclude any arguments
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Recent Examples of precluding
Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
For example, some Americans may not have a primary care doctor, thus precluding them from getting a prescription for the Covid shot.
—Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for precluding
Noun
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Former Vice President Kamala Harris will no longer receive protection from the Los Angeles Police Department after backlash from officers who were reportedly pulled from crime prevention efforts for the security detail.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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Suicide prevention is a priority for higher education because suicide is a leading cause of death among young and emerging adults.—
Eric Wood,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Keeping up with your shower's health is key to preventing mold from growing in the first place.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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The company has also tried to limit unsolicited messages for users under 18, preventing teen profiles from being public or widely recommended.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
12 Sep. 2025
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Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is paramount in averting wildfires during these perilous conditions.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is paramount in averting wildfires during these perilous conditions.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Precluding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precluding. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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