as in prevention
the act or practice of keeping something from happening
the averting of forest fires can be helped by the clearing of dry underbrush
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as in preventing
to keep from happening by taking action in advance
her careful planning averted disaster
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Recent Examples of averting
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Mar. 2025
His comments come as the S & P 500 eked out a gain heading into the market’s close on Friday, averting a fifth straight week of losses.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 21 Mar. 2025
For a majority of the opening segment, Stewart went in on Schumer, who switched up his decision on the Republicans’ proposed funding bill, thus paving the way toward its passage and averting a government shutdown.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2025
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, a New York Democrat, voted in support of the bill, arguing that averting a government shutdown was the more responsible action.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Senate Minority Leader Schumer voted in support of the bill, arguing that averting a government shutdown was the more responsible action.
—Mandy Taheri, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
The political implications of voting with Republicans are uncertain, but the vote ensured that the government would remain funded through September, averting furloughs for federal workers and disruptions to key services.
—Nik Popli, TIME, 14 Mar. 2025
Despite their concerns, some Democrats ultimately backed Senate leader Chuck Schumer's decision to allow the bill to advance, believing that averting a government shutdown was the better outcome.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
In a dramatic break with much of their party, ten Senate Democrats voted alongside Republicans on Friday to pass a six-month funding bill, averting a government shutdown with just hours to spare.
—Nik Popli, TIME, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is paramount in averting wildfires during these perilous conditions.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Mar. 2025
His comments come as the S & P 500 eked out a gain heading into the market’s close on Friday, averting a fifth straight week of losses.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 21 Mar. 2025
For a majority of the opening segment, Stewart went in on Schumer, who switched up his decision on the Republicans’ proposed funding bill, thus paving the way toward its passage and averting a government shutdown.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2025
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, a New York Democrat, voted in support of the bill, arguing that averting a government shutdown was the more responsible action.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Senate Minority Leader Schumer voted in support of the bill, arguing that averting a government shutdown was the more responsible action.
—Mandy Taheri, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
The political implications of voting with Republicans are uncertain, but the vote ensured that the government would remain funded through September, averting furloughs for federal workers and disruptions to key services.
—Nik Popli, TIME, 14 Mar. 2025
Despite their concerns, some Democrats ultimately backed Senate leader Chuck Schumer's decision to allow the bill to advance, believing that averting a government shutdown was the better outcome.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
In a dramatic break with much of their party, ten Senate Democrats voted alongside Republicans on Friday to pass a six-month funding bill, averting a government shutdown with just hours to spare.
—Nik Popli, TIME, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Averting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/averting. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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