as in preventive
concerned with or serving to keep something from happening
the department in charge of taking preventative measures against international terrorism
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Recent Examples of preventative
Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 20 May 2024
Start slow Before heading into the great outdoors, make sure your cat is up to date on vaccinations and flea-and-tick preventatives.
—Colleen Grablick, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024
Masks, while not required, can be a helpful preventative, as can staying 6 feet away from someone with symptoms.
—Keri Brenner, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2024
Shiva is spayed, current on vaccinations and preventatives.
—Stephanie Baillargeon-McCurry and, Kansas City Star, 21 Feb. 2024
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Noun
It’s also used on building site soil as a preventative before construction.
—Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 20 May 2024
Start slow Before heading into the great outdoors, make sure your cat is up to date on vaccinations and flea-and-tick preventatives.
—Colleen Grablick, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024
Masks, while not required, can be a helpful preventative, as can staying 6 feet away from someone with symptoms.
—Keri Brenner, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2024
Shiva is spayed, current on vaccinations and preventatives.
—Stephanie Baillargeon-McCurry and, Kansas City Star, 21 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preventative
Adjective
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By integrating real-time health tracking with urban data systems, cities can create more proactive healthcare models that focus on preventive care rather than reactive treatment.—
Rignesh Soni,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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This suggests that severe COVID should warrant more aggressive preventive measures.—
Henry I Miller,
Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The online retailer earned an operating income of $312 million, almost double the estimate of $168 million after booking an insurance gain in connection with a fire that damaged one of its fulfillment centers in 2021.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune Asia,
26 Feb. 2025
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Include the information on your homeowner’s policy, and contact information or log-in info for your online insurance account.—
Terry Savage,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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There may be no need for widespread quarantines or other elaborate precautions, but an infected patient waiting for a hot dog on the concourse at the AFC championship game in Kansas City would have presented a risk to other fans.—
Cory Franklin,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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In the face of heavy rain, these precautions can make a significant difference in ensuring your safety on the road.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
The Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Preventative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preventative. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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