avert
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Looking to avert those cuts, the council slowed police hiring just as recruitment was picking up steam.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
The last-minute deal, reached last week to avert a planned 18-day strike, comes amid a global artificial intelligence boom that has turbocharged Samsung's high-bandwidth memory chip business, crucial for AI data centres.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
News that Samsung Electronics has managed to avert a strike by labor unions sparked another speculative frenzy on the South Korean stock market on Thursday.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
Was it enough to avert a challenge to the prime minister's leadership less than two years after he won a landslide general election victory?
From BBC • May 11, 2026
I avert my gaze and still my body.
From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins
Vocabulary lists containing avert
Of Mice and Men
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Essential Academic Vocabulary for Middle School Students, List 2
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"Of Mice and Men"
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
