prevent
verb (used with object)
to keep from occurring; avert; hinder.
preventable
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a word derived from
prevent.
Example Sentences
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ProPublica’s analysis “raises concern that young women are dying from a preventable cause at an increasing rate,” Schreiber, the professor of OB-GYN, said.
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026
Cervical cancer remains a major cause of preventable deaths despite the availability of HPV vaccination and screening.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 7, 2026
“Rabies is a fatal viral disease that is preventable with prompt medical care following potential exposure,” the National Park Service said in its statement announcing the infection.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
Bad things happen when we don’t get enough of it, the main one being dehydration, a leading preventable cause of hospitalizations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
I go to bed every night, and look at myself in the mirror every morning, knowing I caused an accident that was one hundred percent preventable.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
