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preventative

NOUN
safeguard
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG


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Welsh government's deputy minister for public and preventative health Nerys Evans called it a "heat emergency".

From BBC • Jun. 24, 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

The extra syllable in preventative isn’t wrong, but it’s unnecessary.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner




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