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
Meanwhile, Mazraoui’s overlapping run prevents Phil Foden from committing to Amad, who is left totally free.
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Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
This prevents it from forming and keeps the ice cream ready for your next scoop.
—Tammy Algood, The Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2025
By using a plasma torch fueled entirely by hydrogen, the system prevents carbon soot formation, allowing for stable and continuous operation.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
When combined with immune checkpoint inhibitors – the breakthrough immunotherapy that prevents the immune system from attacking healthy cells – the T cells' tumor-fighting capacity was further enhanced.
—New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2025
Batch filming prevents burnout The secret to consistent YouTube content is batching.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
However, the late Tuesday decision handed down by Judge Amit Mehta, who has been overseeing the Google Search antitrust trial, prevents Alphabet from paying for contracts with preconditions such as making its Google Search the exclusive search option.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
And with nearly 70 percent of the overall acreage under a conservation easement that prevents development, the property also ensures wide-open views paired with plenty of elk, deer, moose, and raptor sightings.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2025
That small change prevents them from linking my activity with other accounts or sites.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
This prevents it from forming and keeps the ice cream ready for your next scoop.
—Tammy Algood, The Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2025
By using a plasma torch fueled entirely by hydrogen, the system prevents carbon soot formation, allowing for stable and continuous operation.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
When combined with immune checkpoint inhibitors – the breakthrough immunotherapy that prevents the immune system from attacking healthy cells – the T cells' tumor-fighting capacity was further enhanced.
—New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2025
Batch filming prevents burnout The secret to consistent YouTube content is batching.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
However, the late Tuesday decision handed down by Judge Amit Mehta, who has been overseeing the Google Search antitrust trial, prevents Alphabet from paying for contracts with preconditions such as making its Google Search the exclusive search option.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
And with nearly 70 percent of the overall acreage under a conservation easement that prevents development, the property also ensures wide-open views paired with plenty of elk, deer, moose, and raptor sightings.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2025
That small change prevents them from linking my activity with other accounts or sites.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevents
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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
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And there is often an expectation of escapism in romance that precludes dealing realistically with money — or, for big media blockbusters, a cynical assumption that audiences won't enjoy a romcom which also takes the logistics of life seriously.—
Chelsea Fagan,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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Although the woman could have pursued her negligence claim against LSU in state court, the settlement now precludes her from doing so.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Prevents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevents. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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