as in prevents
to keep from happening by taking action in advance
her careful planning averted disaster
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Recent Examples of averts
Critics also said that the 11th hour change will further complicate efforts to reach a deal that averts a shutdown.
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Erin Doherty, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
The settlement averts what promised to be a high-profile trial.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 18 Aug. 2025
Today's ruling averts that torturous outcome.
—Tobias Meyjes, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Aug. 2025
Erin Doherty, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
The settlement averts what promised to be a high-profile trial.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 18 Aug. 2025
Today's ruling averts that torturous outcome.
—Tobias Meyjes, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for averts
prevents
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Le Creuset Stoneware Heritage Rectangular Dish This baking dish is crafted from durable stone that maintains even temperatures and prevents scorching.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Nishimura’s team described the process as a biological trade-off between aging and cancer — but that doesn't mean gray hair prevents cancer.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Averts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/averts. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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