sent (away)

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sent (away)
turned away
Verb
  • Disappointed sellers turned away, hearts and minds still in hand.
    Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
  • The vessel refused to be boarded, turned away, and fled.
    Rebecca Schneid, Time, 7 Jan. 2026
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“Sent (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sent%20%28away%29. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.

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