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
This cushion also comes in handy with everyday expenses and prevents the need for panic in moments of temporary losses.
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Dmitrii Khasanov, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Her nonprofit reached over half a million people last year, providing TB awareness, peer-to-peer support for drug adherence and initiatives to combat stigma which prevents many people from seeking care.
—Melody Schreiber, NPR, 10 Mar. 2025
This ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and prevents spoilage, which is critical for maintaining product efficacy.
—Bob Violino, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2025
This yearly maintenance prevents impurities from settling into the glaze and helps preserve its strength.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025
This prevents them from clinging to surfaces and causing scale buildup, allowing the minerals to remain soluble in the water.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2025
In simpler terms, a DDoS attack is like a traffic jam on a highway that prevents regular traffic from reaching its destination.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
Dmitrii Khasanov, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Her nonprofit reached over half a million people last year, providing TB awareness, peer-to-peer support for drug adherence and initiatives to combat stigma which prevents many people from seeking care.
—Melody Schreiber, NPR, 10 Mar. 2025
This ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and prevents spoilage, which is critical for maintaining product efficacy.
—Bob Violino, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2025
This yearly maintenance prevents impurities from settling into the glaze and helps preserve its strength.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025
This prevents them from clinging to surfaces and causing scale buildup, allowing the minerals to remain soluble in the water.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2025
In simpler terms, a DDoS attack is like a traffic jam on a highway that prevents regular traffic from reaching its destination.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Prevents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevents. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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