as in to prevent
to keep from happening by taking action in advance
her careful planning averted disaster
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Recent Examples of avert
While for now the worst of scenarios seems to have been averted for now, any change in supply of oil into markets would have ramifications domestically.
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Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
But the Iranians gave Doha advance notice of the strike in an effort to avert casualties, indicating Tehran might be looking for an off-ramp from continuing escalation with Washington.
—Michael Wilner, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025
Disaster was averted, and the shaken family departed.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2025
Pakistan has announced its nomination of President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, crediting him with averting a major conflict in South Asia at a time when the U.S. leader is contemplating intervention in the Middle East.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 June 2025
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Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
But the Iranians gave Doha advance notice of the strike in an effort to avert casualties, indicating Tehran might be looking for an off-ramp from continuing escalation with Washington.
—Michael Wilner, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025
Disaster was averted, and the shaken family departed.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2025
Pakistan has announced its nomination of President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, crediting him with averting a major conflict in South Asia at a time when the U.S. leader is contemplating intervention in the Middle East.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 June 2025
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prevent
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Sitting in a chair that supports movement, such as one with a self-adjusting recline mechanism, can help prevent this condition, according to Puleio.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
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How to prevent exposure to the plague To prevent exposure to plague, Coconino County officials have the following tips: Avoid contact with wild animals.—
Stephanie Innes,
AZCentral.com,
11 July 2025
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“Avert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avert. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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