avoid
verb (used with object)
to keep away from; keep clear of; shun.
avoidable
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a word derived from
avoid.
Example Sentences
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There have been baffling late-game breakdowns and avoidable mistakes, which inevitably leads to questions for the new head coach, Kyle Whittingham, fresh in from Utah.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
A public inquiry found the fire was avoidable and set out how a chain of failures across government and the private sector led to the disaster.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
It’s only at the national level that this increase in avoidable deaths becomes visible.
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026
They can also create avoidable costs for the healthcare system.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 11, 2026
Also, I feel that crying is almost—like, aside from deaths of relatives or whatever—totally avoidable if you follow two very simple rules: 1.
From "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green and David Levithan
