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preventative

NOUN
safeguard
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG


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They have the ability to pay for services like direct-to-consumer diagnostics and screening, preventative care, concierge medicine, and nutritional products and supplements.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

The pandemic accelerated healthcare consumerization, with wealthy consumers driving demand for diagnostics, preventative care, and supplements.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

Verocai also recommends routine veterinary care, including parasite testing, as well as preventative medications for worms and ticks.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

In Leeds, one multi-academy trust is adopting a similar preventative approach to Neets as Sefton Council, but this time targeting students from the age of 12.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

‘Maybe, but I can try to make it better. I guess Leo would say I’m acting like a mechanic, doing preventative maintenance.’

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan




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