as in averts
to keep from happening by taking action in advance
a lot of problems would have been prevented if we'd just prepared better
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The inclusion of glass fibers prevents the material from shattering upon impact, addressing one of the primary concerns associated with ceramic watch cases.
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Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The food-grade silicone can withstand temperatures up to 480 degrees Fahrenheit, distributes heat evenly, and prevents baked goods from sticking to the pan.
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Another rule prevents teams with even higher payrolls, those operating in the second apron of the luxury tax, from sending out more than one player in a trade.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
Waiting for perfection is a mask for fear—one that prevents growth.
—Mark Kane, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The pan offers even heat distribution and prevents hot spots that burn food.
—Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 9 Dec. 2024
That amendment prevents Congress from changing lawmakers' salaries between elections.
—Tobi Raji The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 8 Dec. 2024
Put simply, our need for logical and predictable patterns prevents us from sifting through and preserving memories of the good times when they are disrupted by unsavory or unexpected moments.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
In this duo, the silymarin serum is paired with The Blemish + Age Defense, an exfoliating serum that limits sebum production and prevents future breakouts.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The food-grade silicone can withstand temperatures up to 480 degrees Fahrenheit, distributes heat evenly, and prevents baked goods from sticking to the pan.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Another rule prevents teams with even higher payrolls, those operating in the second apron of the luxury tax, from sending out more than one player in a trade.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
Waiting for perfection is a mask for fear—one that prevents growth.
—Mark Kane, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The pan offers even heat distribution and prevents hot spots that burn food.
—Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 9 Dec. 2024
That amendment prevents Congress from changing lawmakers' salaries between elections.
—Tobi Raji The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 8 Dec. 2024
Put simply, our need for logical and predictable patterns prevents us from sifting through and preserving memories of the good times when they are disrupted by unsavory or unexpected moments.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
In this duo, the silymarin serum is paired with The Blemish + Age Defense, an exfoliating serum that limits sebum production and prevents future breakouts.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Prevents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevents. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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