as in to repel
to drive back
using tree branches, the campers were able to turn away the charging fox, which was apparently rabid
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Recent Examples of turn away
Copied Share Oregon fire officials say fire trucks weren't turned away over emissions
Dennis Romero
Oregon's state fire rebutted a false claim that firefighters headed to Los Angeles were turned away or delayed over a failure to meet California's strict emissions regulations.
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Alexandra Marquez, NBC News, 13 Jan. 2025
President Biden used it to turn away thousands of migrants before eventually deciding to lift it, well after his public health advisers said the restrictions were no longer useful for the purpose of stopping the spread of disease.
—Zolan Kanno-Youngs, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Just as her head was turning away from any future on the NFL field, heartbreak urged her to reassess.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Eizenstat shared the tale of Shirley Vasquez and her children with Carter who requested that his driver turn away from the airport and head to the Bronx.
—Cary Goodman, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2025
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Alexandra Marquez, NBC News, 13 Jan. 2025
President Biden used it to turn away thousands of migrants before eventually deciding to lift it, well after his public health advisers said the restrictions were no longer useful for the purpose of stopping the spread of disease.
—Zolan Kanno-Youngs, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Just as her head was turning away from any future on the NFL field, heartbreak urged her to reassess.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Eizenstat shared the tale of Shirley Vasquez and her children with Carter who requested that his driver turn away from the airport and head to the Bronx.
—Cary Goodman, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turn away
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Numerous attempts to break to new heights were repelled, pushing the price back to previous support levels.—
David Keller,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2025
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He is dressed in a pilgrim’s fur overcoat to repel rain and retain warmth.—
Virginia Raguin,
The Conversation,
21 Jan. 2025
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Since 2000, Minnesota has won nine-plus games in consecutive seasons exactly once — when the Tarvaris Jackson/Gus Frerotte tag team won 10 games in 2008, and Brett Favre turned back the clock in 2009.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
17 Jan. 2025
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This was when, fearing for their own daughter, Samir’s parents decided to turn back.—
Jazzmin Jiwa,
TIME,
16 Jan. 2025
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This Mount Royal Avenue cultural institution resists change (its historic interior was last updated in 1982) and yet bends successfully.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Jan. 2025
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Complete with two carry-ons and two checkable bags, each suitcase is outfitted in 100 percent ABS, hardwearing material that resists scratches and dents.—
Alyssa Brascia,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Jan. 2025
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Today, Ukrainian troops repulsed yet another attack by the 810th Naval Infantry Brigade around Pogrebki, the Ukrainian Center for Defense Strategies reported.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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Challenged and Denounced Millions were repulsed by Mr. Le Pen’s statements.—
Robert D. McFadden,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2025
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In a rush to stave off the ban, TikTok and a group of creators quickly filed lawsuits against the Justice Department, arguing that the law, the Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, violates their First Amendment rights.—
Makena Kelly,
WIRED,
17 Jan. 2025
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While the club are fighting to stave off relegation, his contract should also be constructed to protect the club’s future.—
Elias Burke,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Turn away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turn%20away. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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