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
In addition, Mayor Carter launched a $3 million public safety initiative focused on youth employment, mental health, housing support, and violence prevention.
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Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
The authors hope these findings will highlight the need for air quality interventions as part of dementia prevention strategies in aging populations.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
In Arizona and other states facing the threat of wildfire, staffing shortages could prove dangerous — fewer people on the ground doing wildfire management, response, and prevention means increased fire risk.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 18 Feb. 2026
City leaders discussed in 2022 and 2024 possible ballot measures to raise money for stormwater projects, particularly flood prevention and water quality projects.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
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Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
The authors hope these findings will highlight the need for air quality interventions as part of dementia prevention strategies in aging populations.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
In Arizona and other states facing the threat of wildfire, staffing shortages could prove dangerous — fewer people on the ground doing wildfire management, response, and prevention means increased fire risk.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 18 Feb. 2026
City leaders discussed in 2022 and 2024 possible ballot measures to raise money for stormwater projects, particularly flood prevention and water quality projects.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevention
Noun
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Current systems often prioritize speed and risk avoidance over relationship-building.—
Garrett Lucien,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Berlin Film Festival has never been a stranger to politics, but this year’s edition has made headlines due to stars’ avoidance of the topic.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The state Senate on Tuesday night narrowly endorsed a constitutional amendment that would do away with the state’s prohibition on legislative direct compensation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The prohibition would not apply to federally licensed firearm manufacturers.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Prevention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevention. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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