as in to prevent
to keep from happening by taking action in advance
brushing regularly should obviate the need for frequent trips to the dentist
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Recent Examples of obviate
When developers realized the high speeds would necessitate protective eyewear for riders, Smith’s squad devised side shields that deflected airflow, obviating the need for glasses.
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Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2025
Purportedly, those negotiations have resulted in information being provided voluntarily, obviating the need for the subpoenas.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 22 May 2025
Artificial intelligence is rewriting job descriptions and obviating professions faster than any workforce retraining program could keep up.
—Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The war in Ukraine, the deadliest European conflict since WW2, grinds into its fourth year, and the American president has cast doubt on his commitment to that nation as well as the NATO alliance Americans established after WW2 to obviate the threat of aggressive war in Europe.
—Chris Doyle, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2025
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Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2025
Purportedly, those negotiations have resulted in information being provided voluntarily, obviating the need for the subpoenas.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 22 May 2025
Artificial intelligence is rewriting job descriptions and obviating professions faster than any workforce retraining program could keep up.
—Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The war in Ukraine, the deadliest European conflict since WW2, grinds into its fourth year, and the American president has cast doubt on his commitment to that nation as well as the NATO alliance Americans established after WW2 to obviate the threat of aggressive war in Europe.
—Chris Doyle, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obviate
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Transparency rules have been introduced to prevent conflicts of interest among contractors and design professionals involved in inspections and repairs.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
23 July 2025
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To prevent layoffs of younger staff members, San Diego Unified turned this year to the Supplemental Early Retirement Program, or SERP, which offers veteran employees incentive payments to retire early.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 July 2025
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Carney posted a 114-word response on X late Thursday that appeared to avert further escalation of trade tensions while striking a firm posture in defense of Canada's economic interests.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
11 July 2025
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But with a tentative deal put in place by January, which averted a second strike, the union of 45,000 dockworkers got some reprieve on automation—at least enough to maintain a certain number of jobs.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
11 July 2025
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Los Angeles businessman Ray Watt donated some 600 acres south of Rancho Santa Fe to San Diego in exchange for development rights, which were precluded at the time under the city’s general plan.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 July 2025
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But charter school advocates reject the notion that these homeschool programs constitute irresponsible taxpayer spending, saying that their charters have been a lifeline for students with disabilities, chronic illnesses or other vulnerabilities that preclude them from success at a public school.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
17 July 2025
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“Obviate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obviate. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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