TURNS AWAY Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

turns away

verb

present tense third-person singular of turn away

as in turns 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 turns away The insect naturally turns away when an antenna touches an obstacle. — New Atlas, 18 July 2026 The bear, seemingly frightened, quickly turns away from the boy and continues running, sliding under a boat parked in the driveway. — Mason Leib, ABC News, 7 July 2026 In fact, the pursuit of a truly American design style—one that turns away from imitation and toward exploration—has been a focus for architects since this country was founded. — Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 4 July 2026 Continue reading … SERVICE REFUSED — Backlash erupts after Florida parlor turns away veterans and active-duty members. — FOXNews.com, 26 June 2026 Get it before this deal turns away from your doorstep. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026 More chatting, the camera turns away to shoot some B-roll. — Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026 And this worry usually arises when a dog turns away from food, gets a stomach ache, or loses energy. — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026 My body turns away before my mind can catch up. — Valeng Cha, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026

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Activists say their new constitutional amendment will help ensure that Virginia stays a safe haven for access, even if the state turns back to Republican control in future years.

— Rachel Cohen Booth, Vox, 4 Nov. 2026
Those talks have since stalled as Tehran focuses on negotiating the future of the Strait of Hormuz and Washington turns back to diplomacy.

— Leila Gharagozlou, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of turns back

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The Luxury Pillow keeps your head and neck in the ideal position to stay asleep all night, made with soft bamboo viscose material that naturally repels common household non-living allergens.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
The exteriors are made with waterproof mesh that dries quickly and repels water, and spacious toe boxes will never squeeze your feet or cause discomfort.

— Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of repels

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The latest example of congressional scrutiny comes as Commerce reportedly resists other agencies’ overtures to add Megaspeed to its trade blacklist.

— Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 11 Nov. 2026
Here, the screen is also supported by a new hinge that effectively resists wobble while remaining easy to open with one hand.

— Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026

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