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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Motorists are urged to take proper precautions, avoid unnecessary travel, and equip vehicles with emergency supplies.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025 -
People should still take precautions when traveling today, Wilson said.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Preventives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preventives. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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