avast
Americanverb
Etymology
Origin of avast
1675–85; perhaps < Dutch houd vast hold fast ( see hold 1, fast 1)
Example Sentences
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Gen Digital, 6.8 times earnings, is a mash-up of Avast and NortonLifeLock, players in home cybersecurity.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
In January 2020, PCMag reported that Avast Antivirus was surreptitiously collecting user data for Avast subsidiary Jumpshot, which repackaged and sold the data.
From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026
Avast does claim it protects from DNS leaks and adheres to a no-logging policy, which are features of sorts.
From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026
Whether physical or virtual, Avast provides a limited number of streaming-optimized servers, marked with a “monitor” icon in the server list.
From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026
"Avast there!" shouted Ellerton to Terence and Quexo, who were hauling on the shore.
From The Nameless Island A Story of some Modern Robinson Crusoes by Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis)
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