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
Students from the kingdom are increasingly turning away from US universities in particular, put off by a mix of hostile immigration policies, concerns over gun violence, and the kingdom’s own push to grow its domestic education sector.
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Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Local solar installers are now fully booked and turning away new customers ahead of the December 31 deadline.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Consistently turning away, even in small ways, can erode connection over time.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
And did a focus on militant Islamism mean turning away from threats posed by white supremacist groups?
—September 11, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
Poison for one’s brand, such corporate drivel undermines trust in you and your company, turning away prospects.
—Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Our early evening view is gradually turning away from the direction of space occupied by Bootes.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
Zaldivar said in an age where more people are turning away from their faith, the declaration of the young saints is inspiring to many Catholics looking towards the future of the church.
—Lauren Costantino
september 6, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Other bands, such as Arcade Fire and the Postal Service, were turning away from the disaffection that characterized Gen X rock to express bighearted feelings in bespoke ways.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 29 Aug. 2025
Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Local solar installers are now fully booked and turning away new customers ahead of the December 31 deadline.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Consistently turning away, even in small ways, can erode connection over time.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
And did a focus on militant Islamism mean turning away from threats posed by white supremacist groups?
—September 11, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
Poison for one’s brand, such corporate drivel undermines trust in you and your company, turning away prospects.
—Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Our early evening view is gradually turning away from the direction of space occupied by Bootes.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
Zaldivar said in an age where more people are turning away from their faith, the declaration of the young saints is inspiring to many Catholics looking towards the future of the church.
—Lauren Costantino
september 6, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Other bands, such as Arcade Fire and the Postal Service, were turning away from the disaffection that characterized Gen X rock to express bighearted feelings in bespoke ways.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turning away
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Week 4 highlights featured Willow Glen’s comeback win over Christopher, Foothill’s Max Shuga making an amazing catch to set up the winning touchdown against San Leandro, Piedmont turning back Aragon, De La Salle holding off Grant-Sacramento and more.—
Darren Sabedra,
Mercury News,
21 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam have said there is no turning back on this project, despite staunch opposition from Hezbollah.—
Bilal Y. Saab,
Time,
18 Sep. 2025
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In the first episode, the recruits wasted no time in repelling from a helicopter hovering in the air.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Sep. 2025
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Realistically, your best chance of success at naturally repelling rats may be using predator urine, repellent pouches, or ultrasonic devices that require less worry and upkeep.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Sep. 2025
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Yoni Mendez-Lopez, 29, a Mexican national, was taken into custody with a record that includes resisting an officer, battery on a law enforcement officer, assault on a law enforcement officer, driving without a valid license, and attempting to flee to elude law enforcement, according to ICE.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Wood explained that speaking out on her feelings about the sketch was about resisting the instinct to shrink herself.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Turning away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turning%20away. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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