as in preventive
concerned with or serving to keep something from happening
the department in charge of taking preventative measures against international terrorism
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Recent Examples of preventative
Jennifer Lotito, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Make sure any family pets, especially cats, are current on vaccinations and parasite preventatives.
—Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Now, the best preventative is to plant disease resistant selections, such as Freedom, Liberty, Priscilla and Redfree.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
By incorporating this approach, healthcare can shift from reactive to preventative.
—Karlo Tanjuakio, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Now, experts say what’s needed to get the fight back on track—and eventually end the threat for good—isn’t just better diagnostics and therapeutics, but long acting preventatives.
—Jennifer Lotito, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Make sure any family pets, especially cats, are current on vaccinations and parasite preventatives.
—Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Now, the best preventative is to plant disease resistant selections, such as Freedom, Liberty, Priscilla and Redfree.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
By incorporating this approach, healthcare can shift from reactive to preventative.
—Karlo Tanjuakio, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preventative
Adjective
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In the museum ballroom, the Health and Wellness Village will featuring health and wellness vendors, mental health professionals and other organizations offering information about nutrition, preventive care and overall wellness.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
18 June 2025
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The band continues to defend themselves while out of custody, as preventive detention was not ordered.—
Natalia Cano,
Billboard,
17 June 2025
Noun
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Votes by the panel are closely watched by health authorities because they are tied to federal policies and programs that enable access to vaccines, including requirements for insurance coverage and funding to provide shots for uninsured children.—
Nicole Brown Chau,
CBS News,
26 June 2025
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Here are five practical steps for storm season preparedness, from securing temporary housing to documenting damage for insurance.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Always follow proper procedures and ensure fire safety precautions are in place to prevent accidents.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2025
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To prevent gulls from nesting on rooftops, it is recommended to take precautions during the winter, before the birds begin to settle, and to steer clear from chicks and nests.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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“Preventative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preventative. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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