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
The previous credit downgrades at Fitch and S&P stoked similar investor fears, but the U.S. averted a recession in the aftermath of each announcement.
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 19 May 2025
The first agreement, which averted a strike in March, was voted down by 87% of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen's membership.
—Colleen Wilson, USA Today, 19 May 2025
Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is paramount in averting wildfires during these perilous conditions.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2025
Murphy expressed particular alarm over his party’s tactics after Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) opted to avert a government shutdown this spring.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 18 May 2025
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 19 May 2025
The first agreement, which averted a strike in March, was voted down by 87% of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen's membership.
—Colleen Wilson, USA Today, 19 May 2025
Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is paramount in averting wildfires during these perilous conditions.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2025
Murphy expressed particular alarm over his party’s tactics after Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) opted to avert a government shutdown this spring.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for avert
prevent
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This means implementing strong guardrails that prevent models from generating harmful content, engaging in deceptive practices, or making decisions that violate human rights.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Among them are those the provide access to transportation, prevent social isolation, deliver meals and offer assistance with Medicare and Medicaid.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2025
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“Avert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avert. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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