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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drive (away or off)
turn away
Verb
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Opponents say that provision could potentially scare workers into turning away valid applicants while also discouraging people from working or volunteering at polling locations.—
Mary Clare Jalonick,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026 -
Precinct-only system turned away hundreds of voters March 3.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Drive (away or off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drive%20%28away%20or%20off%29. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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