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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
Wendy Coschignano-Ford, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2026
Beauty conglomerates like L’Oreal and Shiseido are shifting their strategies to meet the moment online, where preventative Botox in your 20s has become the norm.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Some doctors also prescribe antivirals as a preventative for people who are at high risk for the virus if they are exposed.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 30 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month is observed annually, every June, to promote brain and cognitive health initiatives, raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and preventative measures, and encourage research participation to learn about early detection.
—Wendy Coschignano-Ford, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2026
Beauty conglomerates like L’Oreal and Shiseido are shifting their strategies to meet the moment online, where preventative Botox in your 20s has become the norm.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
Noun
Clayful partners with schools to provide preventative, pre-clinical mental health coaching to students.
—Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Some doctors also prescribe antivirals as a preventative for people who are at high risk for the virus if they are exposed.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 30 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preventative
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Public health specialists have warned that military members may suffer unnecessary complications from the flu after the vaccination mandate was ended and fear that severe cases will continue to climb in subsequent flu seasons if preventive vaccinations aren't given to those most at risk.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
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Some preventive interventions absolutely reduce downstream spending.—
Jeffrey Wessler,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Condos have been hit hard by rising costs associated with ownership, such as HOA dues and homeowners insurance.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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Industries such as banking, insurance, and the public sector are already making this a priority.—
Dr. Jonathan Reichental,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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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,
19 June 2026
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Thirty homes below the Anchor Lake dam in southern Mississippi were being evacuated as a precaution due to concerns that rising waters could overwhelm the spillways and compromise the structure, Reeves said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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“Preventative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preventative. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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