PREVENTS Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

prevents

verb

present tense third-person singular of prevent

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 In addition, the bill prevents all law enforcement officers, including from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, known as ICE, from wearing masks, except in limited situations. —

Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2026 At the same time, the government should negotiate medication, services and treatment fees for all; this prevents price gouging. —

Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026 Disney officials say the technology helps make entering and reentering the park easier and prevents fraud. —

Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026 Besides their obvious beauty, wicker baskets are superior for storage (especially laundry), providing excellent ventilation that prevents mold and mildew from damaging your linens. —

Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026 Some possess genetic resistance that prevents disease development even when pathogens are present. —

Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026 Regularly replacing your lawn mower's air filter prevents engine damage, improves performance, and extends its lifespan. —

Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026 This also prevents stubborn stains from setting in. —

Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 2 May 2026 The study also noted a link between more diverse diets and healthier microbial profiles, but emphasized that this is only an association, not proof that diet prevents the disease. —

Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026

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For now and unless Williams changes his mind again, the move averts a potential historic litigation where Washington planned to sue Williams over his plan to switch schools.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 8 Jan. 2026
The Corps project averts potential catastrophic flooding that could lay siege to about 475,000 residents, California and the nation, according to the government’s court documents.

— Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025