sent (away)

Definition of sent (away)next
past tense of send (away)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sent (away)
turned away
Verb
  • On Monday, June 22, the temperatures were so high that fans were briefly turned away from the FIFA Fan Festival in Bayfront Park.
    Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026
  • The third one, Delap turned away and threw the ball to another space.
    Liam Twomey, New York Times, 24 June 2026
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“Sent (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sent%20%28away%29. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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