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
Bernal said some of the money — related to diabetes prevention — had been released earlier this week, but the terms attached to the grant were under legal review by the state.
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Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 28 June 2025
Disease prevention: Clean living conditions, regular monitoring, and vet care help ensure long-term health.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
This system has left a hole in the market for those looking for medical-grade care focused on prevention and optimization as opposed to triage.
—Kelsey Eisen, Robb Report, 26 June 2025
But there is often a tradeoff between civil liberties and crime prevention and, where minors are concerned, protection must come first.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
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Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 28 June 2025
Disease prevention: Clean living conditions, regular monitoring, and vet care help ensure long-term health.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
This system has left a hole in the market for those looking for medical-grade care focused on prevention and optimization as opposed to triage.
—Kelsey Eisen, Robb Report, 26 June 2025
But there is often a tradeoff between civil liberties and crime prevention and, where minors are concerned, protection must come first.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for prevention
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevention
Noun
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But the avoidance of probate is often suggested to minimize cost and time delays.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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This is not just a violation of students’ academic freedom, which includes the avoidance of ideological indoctrination.—
Jay Bergman,
Boston Herald,
21 June 2025
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The divided panel also said West Virginia’s prohibition violated the Medicaid Act and the Affordable Care Act.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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The agreement involves provisions on territorial integrity and a prohibition of hostilities as well as the disengagement, disarmament and conditional integration of non-state armed groups.—
Chinedu Asadu,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
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“Prevention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevention. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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