as in to prevent
to keep from happening by taking action in advance
brushing regularly should obviate the need for frequent trips to the dentist
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Recent Examples of obviate
Any tariffs would obviate much if not all of the cost savings achieved by manufacturing there, presenting another challenge for Newsom and his EV ambitions.
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Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
That people have televisions, and even internet access, doesn’t obviate the pollution that is worst closer to where the poorer segments of society live.
—David A. Teich, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
But the ability to artificially increase eyeballs doesn't obviate your responsibility to create authentically compelling content.
—John Marino, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Some Indians treated the curfew as the occasion to gather in festive crowds, obviating its intended purpose.
—Vidya Krishnan, Foreign Affairs, 25 Mar. 2020
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Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
That people have televisions, and even internet access, doesn’t obviate the pollution that is worst closer to where the poorer segments of society live.
—David A. Teich, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
But the ability to artificially increase eyeballs doesn't obviate your responsibility to create authentically compelling content.
—John Marino, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Some Indians treated the curfew as the occasion to gather in festive crowds, obviating its intended purpose.
—Vidya Krishnan, Foreign Affairs, 25 Mar. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obviate
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The fabric is incredibly smooth and light, which keeps air flowing and prevents chafing.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
17 Feb. 2025
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The property is zoned for agricultural use and is on Prop A lands, meant to conserve agricultural lands and prevent urban sprawl.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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However, a multimillion-dollar ballot battle was averted in 2023 with compromise legislation.—
Dan Walters,
The Mercury News,
22 Feb. 2025
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Listen to this article State lawmakers will again juggle a pair of competing bills aimed at boosting protections for homebuyers or spurring more condo construction — while trying to avert the impasses that killed the parallel efforts last year.—
Seth Klamann,
The Denver Post,
20 Feb. 2025
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On the other other hand, the fact there isn’t such a treaty doesn’t preclude the state from honoring specific extradition requests depending on the crime.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2025
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Given their deep pockets, the Red Sox still don't have a ton of long-term deals that would preclude them from being the highest bidder for Guerrero's services and his bat would age beautifully in Fenway Park.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Obviate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obviate. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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