avoidable

adjective

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as in preventable

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Recent Examples of avoidable That could lead to vaccine shortages — and a situation where Americans who want vaccines can no longer get them — and ultimately declining immunization rates, more outbreaks of communicable diseases, and more avoidable deaths. — Joel Dodge, STAT, 14 Oct. 2026 But on an otherwise good night, Gardner committed two avoidable fouls in the fourth quarter; Heat TV analyst John Crotty said the second, which put Minnesota in the bonus, was completely unnecessary. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2026 If employees complete tasks more accurately, handle fewer escalations and spend less time fixing avoidable mistakes, AI is improving productivity. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026 The sect had at least 15 avoidable deaths among children from 2015 through 2025, according to healthcare professionals who reviewed their records for ProPublica. — Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 1 Oct. 2026 Move too quickly and organizations burn out, make avoidable mistakes, or outrun their capabilities. — Harvard Business Review, 29 Sep. 2026 As such disasters intensify, international climate adaptation and disaster preparedness aid programs have been slashed, leaving countries facing billions of dollars in avoidable damage and dwindling recovery funds. — ABC News, 22 Sep. 2026 The measles outbreak indicates public disease that is almost entirely avoidable. — Sheldon H. Jacobson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026 Asked for a statement, the president of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Fraternal Order of Police said Scott’s death was avoidable. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for avoidable
  1. preventable
  2. uncertain
  3. unsure
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  • The safety committee has final say on whether an accident was preventable.
    — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Attorney Maurice Davis said the family intends to prove the escalation was preventable.
    — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of preventable
Adjective
  • Called Motor Decide, the tool is designed to help industries evaluate electric motor technologies and make informed decisions under uncertain market conditions.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
  • These industry changes come at an uncertain time as artificial intelligence encroaches on the creative field and consumers are turning to social media platforms for music consumption and discovery.
    — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of uncertain
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  • Residents said most of the children killed lived in the Dir Colony neighborhood, where the school is located, leaving them unsure which bereaved family to visit first to offer condolences.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Hujar is unsure of his prospects, curious where his talent and ambition might lead, embedded in a community that may or may not take him there.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of unsure

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“Avoidable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avoidable. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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