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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precautions
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In its Facebook post, the CHP urged drivers to take precautions during foggy weather by slowing down and remaining alert.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026 -
While black bears are currently in hibernation, there are numerous precautions Connecticut residents can take when the bears emerge this spring.—
Sasha Allen,
Hartford Courant,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Preventives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preventives. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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