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
That monopoly was built over decades as China created a robust supply chain for these minerals and the rest of the world turned away from what is a heavily polluting and niche sector.
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ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2025
Another reason people are turned away is because of poor dentition.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
His father, the pastor of this church, embraces his son, begging him to drop the guitar and turn away from music.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
In addition to being denied admittance to the press pool, AP reporters have also been turned away from larger events open to the broader White House press corps, the outlet said in court papers.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2025
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ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2025
Another reason people are turned away is because of poor dentition.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
His father, the pastor of this church, embraces his son, begging him to drop the guitar and turn away from music.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
In addition to being denied admittance to the press pool, AP reporters have also been turned away from larger events open to the broader White House press corps, the outlet said in court papers.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turn away
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There are a few factors driving that interest; Greenland occupies a unique geopolitical position, sitting between the US and Europe, which could help repel any potential attack from Russia, experts have said.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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The lenses are scratch-resistant and treated to repel water, dirt, and oil.—
Lauren Wingenroth,
SELF,
1 May 2025
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Goldberg, in response, slowly turned back to face the camera with a sheepish look on her face.—
Emlyn Travis Published,
EW.com,
5 May 2025
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Vatican's 'May Madness': Will new pope be progressive or will church turn back the clock?—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Farthing is being charged with one felony count of battery on a law enforcement officer and two misdemeanor counts of battery and resisting an officer, according to online court records.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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That combination creates a hard, thin, and durable blade that resists rust and holds a tough edge.—
Molly Higgins,
Wired News,
2 May 2025
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That passage is a bit funny and also quite beautiful; there’s a sense of Europe and America reaching out to each other or repulsing each other.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
5 Mar. 2025
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Still, assuming that Harvard goes ahead with a legal battle to repulse the Administration’s assault, its actions could have important ramifications not just for other universities but also for broader efforts to resist Trump’s encroachments.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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Alternatively, bananas could be eaten as an afternoon snack, as the fiber content can help stave off hunger until dinner.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
7 May 2025
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The Detroit Pistons were able to stave off elimination in Game 5 against the New York Knicks, setting up a massive Game 6 at home.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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“Turn away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turn%20away. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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