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
This could see Tehran turn away from a policy of trying to impose its influence throughout the region by arming groups aligned with Tehran – first among them, Hezbollah.
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Mireille Rebeiz, The Conversation, 15 May 2025
Murray turned away, and Buffet’s publicist quickly intervened.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
Additionally, passengers without one will not be turned away at airports, Steve Lorincz, TSA’s deputy executive assistant administrator for security operations, told CNN.
—Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 7 May 2025
The Limits of Trump’s Hardball Diplomacy Why the western hemisphere is turning away from America and toward China.
—Antony J. Blinken, Foreign Affairs, 6 May 2025
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Mireille Rebeiz, The Conversation, 15 May 2025
Murray turned away, and Buffet’s publicist quickly intervened.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
Additionally, passengers without one will not be turned away at airports, Steve Lorincz, TSA’s deputy executive assistant administrator for security operations, told CNN.
—Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 7 May 2025
The Limits of Trump’s Hardball Diplomacy Why the western hemisphere is turning away from America and toward China.
—Antony J. Blinken, Foreign Affairs, 6 May 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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Obama turned back and grabbed Biden's arm, guiding him backstage.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Hendricks turned back the clock on the Padres after the first inning.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2025
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The six others are reportedly facing charges of disorderly conduct, and one of them is also charged with resisting arrest, per My Central Jersey.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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In total, 42 people were arrested on charges including animal fighting and resisting arrest without violence.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
17 May 2025
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The obvious solution—getting a proper job—is, for Jack, a non-starter: conventional work repulses him.—
Peter C. Baker,
New Yorker,
11 May 2025
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Image In the novel, Pabst starts off physically repulsed by the mere idea of working for the Reich, but gradually comes around.—
David Segal,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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This was one for those who had suffered the most difficult days in the club’s history — two administrations, defeats in two previous cup finals, desperately staving off relegation from the second tier on the final day when going down would have put the club’s future in grave peril.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Two of his listeners draped large towels over their heads to stave off the elements.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2025
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“Turn away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turn%20away. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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