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
Her advocacy extended to public speaking, testifying before Congress and various governmental bodies, and developing educational resources for substance abuse prevention.
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Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
The Trevor Project – the prominent LGBTQ+ suicide prevention nonprofit – has honored Megan Thee Stallion with their Mental Health Champion of the Year Award.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2025
Previous recipients of the award from the LGBTQ+ suicide prevention non-profit include Dua Lipa, Lil Nas X and Janelle Monáe.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
But in the end, the best approach is prevention.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
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Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
The Trevor Project – the prominent LGBTQ+ suicide prevention nonprofit – has honored Megan Thee Stallion with their Mental Health Champion of the Year Award.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2025
Previous recipients of the award from the LGBTQ+ suicide prevention non-profit include Dua Lipa, Lil Nas X and Janelle Monáe.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
But in the end, the best approach is prevention.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevention
Noun
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This small but mighty cleaner has dual side brushes, multiple cleaning modes, and obstacle-avoidance technology.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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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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Despite legalization in dozens of states and widespread public support, cannabis brands remain locked out of most major advertising channels due to federal prohibition.—
Cynthia Salarizadeh,
Rolling Stone,
10 Oct. 2025
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In addition, the NCAA on Monday clarified that, regardless of college athletes and coaches betting on pro sports, NCAA championships will continue with prohibitions on advertising and sponsorships associated with sports betting.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Prevention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevention. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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