as in prevention
the act or practice of keeping something from happening
the precluding of any misunderstanding seemed to be her top priority
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as in preventing
to keep from happening by taking action in advance
issued a strict schedule for doing household chores so as to preclude any arguments
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precluding
Noun
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Atrocity crimes prevention cannot be left to chance.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025 -
One, the Padres’ No. 1 strength — run prevention — owes in part to catchers Elías Díaz and Martin Maldonado.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Immigration attorneys and civil rights advocates have sharply criticized many of these facilities for mistreating migrants and preventing them from properly defending their cases.—
Eric Levenson and Gloria Pazmino,
CNN Money,
10 Apr. 2025
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Immunizations not only protect individuals but also help to protect the broader community by preventing the spread of the virus, the release stated.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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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
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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
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“Precluding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precluding. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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