obviate
verb (used with object)
to anticipate and prevent or eliminate (difficulties, disadvantages, etc.) by effective measures; render unnecessary.
are obviating
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present progressiveof obviate.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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They are obviating the automatic question, “Who are you wearing?”
From New York Times ● May 22, 2015
