as in turning back
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 turning away
Fracturing politics So far, Britain’s increasingly fractured political landscape has benefited Reform UK, as people have felt increasingly confident turning away from the country’s two major parties – Labour and the Conservatives.
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Katie Marie Davies, Christian Science Monitor, 18 June 2026
Officers doubled over coughing after turning away from the smoke.
—ABC News, 18 June 2026
The Congolese defense was steely against the Portugal attack, turning away entry after entry into the box.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 17 June 2026
In the experiment, a familiar caregiver—the child’s parent or the pet’s owner—interacted with a sponge before turning away.
—Anirban Mukhopadhyay, Scientific American, 10 June 2026
But when turning away becomes habitual, relationships begin to feel emotionally lonely.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
In the reading, 1 Kings Chapter 9, God warns King Solomon against turning away from him as Solomon consecrates the temple in Jerusalem.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 18 May 2026
After losing a child far too young, a parent might be forgiven for turning away from the world, shrinking in their grief.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
If successful, more inmates will pursue a path of recovery and become productive citizens, turning away from a life of crime.
—Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Katie Marie Davies, Christian Science Monitor, 18 June 2026
Officers doubled over coughing after turning away from the smoke.
—ABC News, 18 June 2026
The Congolese defense was steely against the Portugal attack, turning away entry after entry into the box.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 17 June 2026
In the experiment, a familiar caregiver—the child’s parent or the pet’s owner—interacted with a sponge before turning away.
—Anirban Mukhopadhyay, Scientific American, 10 June 2026
But when turning away becomes habitual, relationships begin to feel emotionally lonely.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
In the reading, 1 Kings Chapter 9, God warns King Solomon against turning away from him as Solomon consecrates the temple in Jerusalem.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 18 May 2026
After losing a child far too young, a parent might be forgiven for turning away from the world, shrinking in their grief.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
If successful, more inmates will pursue a path of recovery and become productive citizens, turning away from a life of crime.
—Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turning away
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The three governments have turned to Russia as a major security ally after turning back from Western allies.—
Wilson Mcmakin,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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With an eye on climate goals, countries are turning back to nuclear energy to meet their energy demands without releasing carbon into the atmosphere.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
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While there are dismemberments and other bits of gruesome violence to be found in the film, Badlands is largely aimed at endearing its audience rather than repulsing them.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
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The wax and sealant not only restores your chrome wheels’ glossy shine but also protects them by actively repelling brake dust, road salt and other debris.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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Lavender Thanks to its strong, aromatic scent, lavender is effective at repelling mosquitoes and flies.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
13 June 2026
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He was arrested on suspicion of brandishing a weapon, resisting arrest with violence, resisting arrest, trespassing and being too intoxicated to care for himself in public, police said.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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After her third arrest in November 2024, Chelsea pled guilty in February 2025 to charges of resisting or obstructing an officer, felony bail jumping and possession of methamphetamine, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE.—
Anna Myers,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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The dogs had driven the woman into the surf before a tourist came to her rescue, beating off the dingoes.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Turning away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turning%20away. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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