as in preventive
concerned with or serving to keep something from happening
the department in charge of taking preventative measures against international terrorism
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Recent Examples of preventative
Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 25 May 2024
It’s also used on building site soil as a preventative before construction.
—Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 20 May 2024
Start slow Before heading into the great outdoors, make sure your cat is up to date on vaccinations and flea-and-tick preventatives.
—Colleen Grablick, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024
Masks, while not required, can be a helpful preventative, as can staying 6 feet away from someone with symptoms.
—Keri Brenner, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2024
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Noun
Michelle Oakley, star of Dr. Oakley Yukon Vet Watch for ticks
Prioritize tick preventatives before hitting the trails or camping with your pet.
—Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 25 May 2024
It’s also used on building site soil as a preventative before construction.
—Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 20 May 2024
Start slow Before heading into the great outdoors, make sure your cat is up to date on vaccinations and flea-and-tick preventatives.
—Colleen Grablick, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024
Masks, while not required, can be a helpful preventative, as can staying 6 feet away from someone with symptoms.
—Keri Brenner, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preventative
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This includes drinking alcohol in moderation (if at all), eating a balanced diet, embracing regular moderate to high-intensity exercise, engaging with others, and staying up to date with preventive healthcare screenings, among others.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
6 Mar. 2025
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The risk of a measles outbreak in Miami-Dade County or at Palmetto Senior High, similar to what was seen last year at Manatee Bay elementary in Weston, will depend on vaccination rates and preventive public health measures.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2025
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With insurance, this cost is usually knocked down to under $20.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2025
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Conclusion The insurance industry is at a crossroads.—
Alessio Alionco,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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In a letter sent to Musk and the White House, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., demanded to know the details about security precautions and whether lapses in security may have exposed sensitive information.—
DAVID KLEPPER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Beyond vaccination, Altmann suggests taking daily precautions to minimize your risk of getting sick.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Preventative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preventative. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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