as in averts
to keep from happening by taking action in advance
a lot of problems would have been prevented if we'd just prepared better
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Recent Examples of prevents
Russell Crowe plays Amorth, bringing his unique screen charisma in such a way that prevents the film from becoming too self-serious.
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Michael Lee Simpson, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
This prevents stray heat from disrupting the atoms’ oscillations.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025
Boeing has built a plane — its 787 Dreamliner — that prevents contaminated air from entering the cabin.
—Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2025
Involving children and grandchildren early strengthens relationships, prevents conflict and ensures giving reflects shared priorities.
—William Jarvis, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
For now, a separate restraining order from Immergut prevents National Guard troops from any state from being deployed in Portland.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
The two survivors, who Trump identifies as terrorists, were released to Colombia and Ecuador within hours, a move that prevents them from protesting their detention in court.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2025
Winter winds can cause the shrub to rock at the roots and loosen, and cutting back the plant’s height prevents this.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2025
Nishimura’s team described the process as a biological trade-off between aging and cancer — but that doesn't mean gray hair prevents cancer.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Michael Lee Simpson, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
This prevents stray heat from disrupting the atoms’ oscillations.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025
Boeing has built a plane — its 787 Dreamliner — that prevents contaminated air from entering the cabin.
—Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2025
Involving children and grandchildren early strengthens relationships, prevents conflict and ensures giving reflects shared priorities.
—William Jarvis, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
For now, a separate restraining order from Immergut prevents National Guard troops from any state from being deployed in Portland.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
The two survivors, who Trump identifies as terrorists, were released to Colombia and Ecuador within hours, a move that prevents them from protesting their detention in court.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2025
Winter winds can cause the shrub to rock at the roots and loosen, and cutting back the plant’s height prevents this.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2025
Nishimura’s team described the process as a biological trade-off between aging and cancer — but that doesn't mean gray hair prevents cancer.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevents
Verb
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Critics also said that the 11th hour change will further complicate efforts to reach a deal that averts a shutdown.—
Erin Doherty,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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The settlement averts what promised to be a high-profile trial.—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC news,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Additional heavy rainfall is likely beyond Wednesday; uncertainty at that time range precludes exact storm totals.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
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This precludes it from accommodating thousands of visitors eager to witness simulated slaughter.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Prevents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevents. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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