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
  • Voting was extended in Dallas County and Williamson County, outside Austin, after voters reported being turned away and directed to different voting precincts because of new primary rules.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Drayton turned away from the computer and fell to her knees.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
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“Sent (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sent%20%28away%29. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.

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