AVERT Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

avert

verb

ə-ˈvərt

Definition of avert next

as in to prevent

to keep from happening by taking action in advance her careful planning averted disaster

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Recent Examples of avert So little has been done to avert fossil fuel emissions for so long, said Zeke Hausfather, a climate scientist with the research nonprofit Berkeley Earth, that there is little remaining choice. —

Maddie Stone, ProPublica, 25 June 2026 These worker gains date from April settlements reached just in time to avert a strike. —

Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026 This simple prevention step can avert a repeat infestation. —

Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2026 Bo Bichette continued his hot streak with three hits, rookie Nolan McLean struck out nine in seven innings and the New York Mets averted being swept with a 9-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday. —

CBS News, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for avert

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prevent

Verb

Cloud cover prevented a California Highway Patrol helicopter from reaching the injured climber directly, forcing the rescue to unfold in stages.

— Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Increasing staff at medical facilities during heat waves could also prevent unnecessary deaths.

— Christopher Cann, USA Today, 2 July 2026