Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: preemptive

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America’s efforts to deter a Chinese invasion could also trigger a preemptive response if Beijing sees a window closing, he added.

Source: https://dailycaller.com/2023/09/24/china-is-on-the-fast-track-to-wage-war-against-taiwan-and-the-us-experts-say/

He added that it was “preemptive” for people to “assume that the government has not carried out the order of the court”.

Source: https://thenationonlineng.net/naira-scarcity-lingers-despite-supreme-court-judgment/

“I don’t want a black mark on Cebu’s tourism particularly on Kawasan Falls… So, rather than allow that disaster to happen, we might as well take preemptive action that’s why I had to issue that EO,” she explained.

Source: https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/508398/capitol-to-take-over-canyoneering-ops-in-kawasan-as-clearing-to-take-place-soon

In fact, we had a vote in parliament on the preemptive use of the notwithstanding clause.

Source: https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/concerns-about-references-to-bill-96-in-federal-languages-bill-not-warranted-liberal-mp-says-1.6415699

In order to prevent newspapers to go the way of the steel industry in the 1980s, preemptive steps have to be made.

Source: https://observer.com/2023/05/sam-zell-legendary-real-estate-investor-dies-at-81/

It is necessary to take preemptive measures to ensure that implementing the new curriculum is smooth and beneficial to the students.

Source: https://theshillongtimes.com/2023/04/03/nep-curriculum-for-the-ug-issues-and-challenges/

It said the satellite would also help bolster the military’s preemptive missile strike capability, a key part of its so-called three-axis system that includes missile defense and massive retaliatory capabilities.

Source: https://www.staradvertiser.com/2023/12/01/breaking-news/south-korea-launches-first-spy-satellite-after-north-korea-does-same/

It’s like a preemptive make-good if the team trades outfielder Bryan Reynolds — as many expect to be the case in the weeks or months to come.

Source: https://triblive.com/sports/tim-benz-andrew-mccutchens-return-to-pirates-is-nice-lets-just-leave-it-at-that/

Japan under the current arrangement is not allowed to conduct (effective) preemptive moves countering eminent foreign threats.

Source: https://japantoday.com/category/national/only-4-of-missile-shelters-in-japan-located-underground

News of the preemptive exhumation comes after Wade’s mother discovered more than five months following the March disappearance of her son that he was fatally struck by a Jackson police car less than an hour after leaving home.

Source: https://atlantatribune.com/2023/11/16/mother-denied-chance-to-see-exhumation-of-black-man-who-was-secretly-buried-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mother-denied-chance-to-see-exhumation-of-black-man-who-was-secretly-buried-2

Was it preemptive self-defense against Broadway reviews like this one, that would apply aesthetic judgment to the musical’s gauche bonanza of too-muchness?

Source: https://variety.com/2023/legit/reviews/bad-cinderella-review-broadway-andrew-lloyd-webber-1235561772/

While assessment before green-up occurs may seem a bit preemptive, pre-scouting now can focus scouting efforts to problem areas later on when time becomes precious during spring planting.

Source: https://www.thefencepost.com/news/forage-minute-66/

While many other programs are working hard to catch up after the Hollywood strikes shut down production for months, NBC took a preemptive approach to its second season which allowed to stay rolling despite industry-wide setbacks.

Source: https://screenrant.com/night-court-season-2-renewal-cast-updates/