as in avoidance
the act or practice of keeping something from happening
good crowd control is crucial to the prevention of riots
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Recent Examples of prevention
Even so, the findings underscore that prevention is most definitely possible for many people, says Yu Chen, PhD, MPH, an epidemiology professor at the New York University Grossman School of Medicine who wasn’t involved in the new study.
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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 2 Oct. 2025
The researchers concluded that prevention of sleep deprivation and cyberbullying can reduce the risk.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Run prevention and clubhouse intangibles were a major part of the calculus when the Cubs pursued Swanson as a free agent, acknowledging his contributions when the Atlanta Braves reemerged as a consistent contender and won the 2021 World Series.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Low-ranking states may also benefit from greater investment in public health services — promoting whole-person health and prevention of mental health conditions — that can be implemented in primary care offices, schools and other community settings, Reinert said.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 2 Oct. 2025
The researchers concluded that prevention of sleep deprivation and cyberbullying can reduce the risk.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Run prevention and clubhouse intangibles were a major part of the calculus when the Cubs pursued Swanson as a free agent, acknowledging his contributions when the Atlanta Braves reemerged as a consistent contender and won the 2021 World Series.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Low-ranking states may also benefit from greater investment in public health services — promoting whole-person health and prevention of mental health conditions — that can be implemented in primary care offices, schools and other community settings, Reinert said.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevention
Noun
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Other auto digital features include auto fit-to-screen and automatic obstacle avoidance.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Oct. 2025
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The film benefits from its avoidance of a too-tidy, sentimental outcome, even if some in the audience might be left craving one.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Some of the commandments overlap with criminal law, such as prohibitions on murder and theft, but others do not.—
Jessie Balmert,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Oct. 2025
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In addition to the cut-through traffic prohibitions for trucks on residential streets, city staff will work with the City Council on ordinance revisions to strengthen penalties on truck operators and owners who do not comply with signs and restrictions.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Prevention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevention. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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