OBVIATES Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

obviates

verb

present tense third-person singular of obviate

as in prevents

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 obviates Maybe Anthropic obviates me, too. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 15 Feb. 2026 This imposition of consensus obviates the rather mysterious and ad hoc process of collapse, in favor of something more rigorous. — Quanta Magazine, 13 Feb. 2026

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The federal agency is asking the court to order financial compensation for the former employee and to ensure the company prevents future discrimination.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 31 Aug. 2026
This balance prevents the charge pile-up that normally creates a dangerous electric-field spike when the transistor turns off.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of prevents

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The author's experience shows caution, though slower, averts problems, contrasting with industry's rapid deployments that often encounter issues.

— Shannon McKeen, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
The deal averts a ballot referendum that backers from the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association said would’ve reigned in expansive local real estate taxes.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026

Definition of averts

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For instance, in large American cities such as Chicago, significant segments of the Hispanic minority speak only Spanish, which precludes their being recruited by the police.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
The nature of the structure — with roadways cantilevered out under the Brooklyn Heights Promenade — precludes replacing one lane at a time, city officials told reporters last week.

— Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of precludes

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The outdoors become additional living space Lazime’s team also avoids installing air-conditioning whenever possible—instead, this home relies on ceiling fans in the warmer months.

— Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026
Aggregators typically disclose this information in their search filters, and knowing it in advance avoids confusion on arrival.

— Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026

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