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preventive

[pri-ven-tiv] / prɪˈvɛn tɪv /
ADJECTIVE
deterrent
Synonyms


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When the rash appeared in early March, Barbabella said in a memo that the president was using a preventive cream for a skin condition.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

The results of a project carried out in Nice and along the French Riviera show why anticipation and preventive evacuation measures remain the only truly effective means of saving lives.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

Some longevity proponents want aging classified as a disease, partly so the FDA would approve preventive treatments.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

And when people don’t have stable housing or they face eviction, it’s nearly impossible to prioritize preventive care.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

Two deacons wedged themselves around Brother Jackson as a preventive measure and two large determined- looking men walked down the aisle toward Sister Monroe.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou




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