obviation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for obviation
Noun
  • Atrocity crimes prevention cannot be left to chance.
    Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
  • One, the Padres’ No. 1 strength — run prevention — owes in part to catchers Elías Díaz and Martin Maldonado.
    Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • Last season, Kennedy had 11 tackles for loss, six sacks, two pass deflections and a forced fumble.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 27 June 2025
  • Fifty-fifty balls, deflections, getting in the passing lanes.
    Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 21 June 2025
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“Obviation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obviation. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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