PREVENTION Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

prevention

noun

pri-ˈven(t)-shən

Definition of prevention

as in avoidance

the act or practice of keeping something from happening good crowd control is crucial to the prevention of riots

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Recent Examples of prevention Four stand out The first, providing housing and economic support for survivors, is critical for prevention. — Michele Decker, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2026 Venous thromboembolism is one of the few major killers where risk assessment, prevention, early diagnosis and fast treatment can play a critical role in changing the outcome. — Ali Ataya, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026 True burnout prevention is not solved through individual resilience programs, but by establishing structural support and organizational trust that allows employees to thrive. — Jon Lowe, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026 Newport Beach has declared a local emergency ahead of the tides and activated its emergency operations center, gearing up for flood prevention and response efforts. — Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prevention

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When a conjunction is probable, SSA/STC service providers alert the operators involved, who then decide whether to undertake a collision-avoidance maneuver.

— David Zamora, Space.com, 23 Oct. 2026
In the very early days of COVID-19, millions who'd rarely thought twice about germ avoidance became germophobes.

— Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of avoidance

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Noncitizens who knowingly violate the prohibition on casting ballots can face fines or up to a year in prison under federal law or a state sentence of up to three years in county jail.

— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
The Senate will soon weigh in on the latest Farm Bill, which now seeks to expand market opportunities for mink farmers by undoing a prohibition in federal law on subsidizing the fur trade.

— Nat Lash, ProPublica, 23 Oct. 2026

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