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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Invading enemy troops were repelled once Ukrainian forces began fighting back.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2025
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Similarly, in 1990, the United States made no serious effort to deter Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait but then took up arms to repel the attack after the fact.—
Michael Beckley,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Jan. 2025
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In 2024, both Finland and Poland passed legislation that allows border officials to turn back asylum seekers at their land borders.—
Amy Pope,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Jan. 2025
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It's been a roller coaster for Rodgers, who has looked like a 41-year-old quarterback coming off a serious injury but has shown flashes of turning back the clock.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
4 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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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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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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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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After wasting a double-digit lead the night before against the Kings, the Heat staved off the Warriors’ second-half comeback attempt on Tuesday.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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Boeing raised billions this fall to stave off the crisis.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Turn away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turn%20away. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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