preventives

noun

plural of preventive
as in precautions
a measure taken to preclude loss or injury if people took the simple preventive of frequently washing their hands, the spread of germs could be greatly reduced

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  • Subsequent inspections cited the home for failing to follow proper infection-control precautions, for using staff with inadequate training and for failing to have toilet paper or paper towels in the bathrooms.
    — Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The incident comes as Colorado experiences a sharp increase in bear activity fueled by poor natural food conditions, prompting officials to urge people to take extra precautions during the busy late-summer season.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
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“Preventives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preventives. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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