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
Lucas Hoyos turned away two shots for Atlanta United (3-8-2).
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ABC News, 16 May 2026
Bumper-to-bumper traffic continued to line the surrounding streets, and scores of people were turned away empty-handed.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
And even then, access isn’t guaranteed; capacity limits can still leave you waiting or turned away.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
The league has new national media deals to negotiate for 2029 — contracts that MLB will not maximize if fans turn away from the sport because of a lengthy stoppage.
—Evan Drellich, New York Times, 12 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for turn away
ABC News, 16 May 2026
Bumper-to-bumper traffic continued to line the surrounding streets, and scores of people were turned away empty-handed.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
And even then, access isn’t guaranteed; capacity limits can still leave you waiting or turned away.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
The league has new national media deals to negotiate for 2029 — contracts that MLB will not maximize if fans turn away from the sport because of a lengthy stoppage.
—Evan Drellich, New York Times, 12 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for turn away
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turn away
Verb
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At the store, it can be found in powders, aerosol solutions, sprays and treated clothing, which is especially effective in repelling and killing insects and ticks.—
Gavin Escott,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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Treat clothing and other gear with products that contain permethrin to repel ticks.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2026
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Since the 2023 rule changes meant to speed up the game on the mound, baseball has unmistakably turned back the clock on the bases.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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In 1961, Castro helped turn back the Bay of Pigs invasion supported by the Kennedy Administration, often executing the wishes of his brother.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
21 May 2026
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But the California high school athletics governing body has resisted, sparking outrage from anti-trans groups.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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These allow companies to resist speculative takeover and embed mission and values for the benefit of employees, customers, and/or the broader community.—
Alex Amouyel,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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Firstman’s debut directorial effort, Club Kid, shrewdly acknowledges those garish personality tics, which have both endeared and repulsed audiences.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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Anyone who has worked in or observed the media industry for the last couple of decades will recognize and be repulsed by nepo-baby Jay, who is undeniably villainous.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
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Archbishop Mitty High School in San Jose gets a lot of notice for its athletics programs, but the Monarchs are proving to be the team to beat off the sports fields, too.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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He regularly gets beat off the bounce by quicker players.—
Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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Restoring whitebark pine forests will also help keep snow on the landscape longer and stave off drought and wildfires.—
Ellis Juhlin,
NPR,
18 May 2026
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Cat Petteys hit two home runs and Jessica Walter pitched a one-hitter as the UConn softball team staved off elimination with a 5-1 victory over McNeese in the NCAA Tournament Regional at College Station, Texas.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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“Turn away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turn%20away. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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