as in to prevent
to keep from happening by taking action in advance
brushing regularly should obviate the need for frequent trips to the dentist
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Recent Examples of obviate
Power, when claimed in this way, obviates the need for reason.
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Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2025
Tariffs on imports will lead to a higher demand for compliance professionals that can enforce those tariffs and make sure foreign countries aren’t obviating them.
—Sanjeev Menon, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
However, since most vegetables grow for only a season or two, proper fertilization when planting will obviate the need for fertilization of any kind later on.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 14 Feb. 2025
The Trump administration has ruled out allowing Ukraine into NATO, viewing that as placing new burdens on the United States and obviating a path to peace with Moscow.
—arkansasonline.com, 12 Mar. 2025
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Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2025
Tariffs on imports will lead to a higher demand for compliance professionals that can enforce those tariffs and make sure foreign countries aren’t obviating them.
—Sanjeev Menon, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
However, since most vegetables grow for only a season or two, proper fertilization when planting will obviate the need for fertilization of any kind later on.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 14 Feb. 2025
The Trump administration has ruled out allowing Ukraine into NATO, viewing that as placing new burdens on the United States and obviating a path to peace with Moscow.
—arkansasonline.com, 12 Mar. 2025
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To prevent mold, be cautious when storing homemade bread.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2025
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Some were emblazoned with images of Maximilian I of Bavaria and Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand III. Further, archaeologists discovered fragments of lead bullets and deposits of metal wheels — which were likely safeguarded to prevent them from falling into enemy hands after the army left camp.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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The United States and Iran are preparing for talks on Tehran's nuclear program in Oman to avert a possible military confrontation that could have devastating consequences far beyond the Middle East.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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How Investigative Journalists Actually Find Fraud, Waste and Abuse The evidence is similarly clear on Trump’s argument that continued reliance on tariffs to fund the government would have averted the Great Depression.—
Jesse Eisinger,
ProPublica,
8 Apr. 2025
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Federal courts have split over whether the law precludes transgender students from participating in sports that match their gender identity.—
Brooke Migdon,
The Hill,
19 Apr. 2025
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Prior to that time, an ADHD diagnosis would preclude a child from getting an autism diagnosis, even though researchers currently estimate that half or more of autistic people also have ADHD.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Obviate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obviate. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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