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
Children get no more than an hour of daily instruction, and overcrowding means some are turned away.
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Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 6 Feb. 2026
On Wednesday, 15 patients from Gaza and 31 of their relatives were scheduled to cross to Egypt, but more than half of the group was turned away, said Raed al-Nims, a spokesperson for the Palestine Red Crescent Society.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
After about a minute of back-and-forthing with the dog, who sometimes comes close enough to eat the food before sniffing it and turning away, Albert and Meghan try one more tactic.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Instead, they were turned away.
—Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
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Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 6 Feb. 2026
On Wednesday, 15 patients from Gaza and 31 of their relatives were scheduled to cross to Egypt, but more than half of the group was turned away, said Raed al-Nims, a spokesperson for the Palestine Red Crescent Society.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
After about a minute of back-and-forthing with the dog, who sometimes comes close enough to eat the food before sniffing it and turning away, Albert and Meghan try one more tactic.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Instead, they were turned away.
—Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turn away
Verb
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The driver used bear spray to repel the suspect and drove away to a safe location, the Sheriff’s Office said.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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This 2x4-foot area rug literally repels water, making liquid less likely to seep deeper into the material.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The actions continue the administration’s efforts to turn back the clock on the transition to cleaner energy and reverse efforts to address climate change.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The protesters stopped at a Kroger and held signs to cars passing by, then turned back around down Bailey Boswell Road and headed back to Boswell High.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Those who are traveling with a partner will appreciate the double vanities—or resist the old-fashioned clawfoot tub.—
Diana Oates,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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The urge to lie down for a soak, even in winter, is hard to resist.—
Josh Jackson,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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And Republicans are among those repulsed by the ongoing scandals.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
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That effort quickly repulsed decent Americans.—
Chris Brennan,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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The dogs had driven the woman into the surf before a tourist came to her rescue, beating off the dingoes.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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On this play, Tegra Tshabola got beat off the ball, forcing Donaldson to take a different hole before running into a defender who center Carson Hinzman was on until the hole shifted.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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To his credit, Onana remained at the heart of the battle and was evidently key to Villa staving off Bournemouth’s set-play threat.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Republicans said that would stave off abuse of the Medicaid program and added a $50 billion investment in rural health to offset losses.—
ALI SWENSON,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Turn away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turn%20away. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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