as in to repel
to drive back
a cavalry charge that was turned back by withering fire
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Recent Examples of turn back
Inter Miami turned back to Ustari last Wednesday in its 1-0 loss at LAFC in the first leg of its Champions Cup quarterfinal round before starting Callender on Sunday.
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Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2025
Gallacher says that portions of the Pixar Pals structure have now reopened, and that the scene was turned back over to Disneyland control at around 12:00 p.m. local time.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Pettersen, with a diaper over her shoulder and her 4-month-old son, Sam, in her arms, stood on the House floor and pleaded with colleagues to turn back the GOP leadership’s effort to stop their resolution.
—Lisa Mascaro and Leah Askarinam, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025
Pic suffered a tough break when, shortly into the premiere showing at Roy Thomson Hall when the propulsive narrative was just taking off, the film had to be halted and the lights turned back on because of a medical emergency suffered by a ticketholder.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025
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Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2025
Gallacher says that portions of the Pixar Pals structure have now reopened, and that the scene was turned back over to Disneyland control at around 12:00 p.m. local time.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Pettersen, with a diaper over her shoulder and her 4-month-old son, Sam, in her arms, stood on the House floor and pleaded with colleagues to turn back the GOP leadership’s effort to stop their resolution.
—Lisa Mascaro and Leah Askarinam, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025
Pic suffered a tough break when, shortly into the premiere showing at Roy Thomson Hall when the propulsive narrative was just taking off, the film had to be halted and the lights turned back on because of a medical emergency suffered by a ticketholder.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turn back
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These are the best marigolds for companion planting and repelling pests.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2025
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The aroma of other plants repels insect and disease pests.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2025
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Vrabel then asked players to resist pulling sweatshirt hoodies over their heads during meetings.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Several House Republicans have resisted increasing pressure from President Trump to swallow a blueprint that's key to extending his tax cuts, which are set to expire this year.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2025
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Companies may be able to absorb some of the new costs, but some of the steep 104 percent tariffs will be passed on to consumers, which may cause some fast-fashion customers to turn away from these stores.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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She’s been turned away by a Canadian government growing increasingly hostile toward Gilead refugees, and Gilead’s interest in removing her has only intensified.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
8 Apr. 2025
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As Saxon and Lochlan try to decipher what happened between them, we are asked to think about why we’re aroused (or repulsed) by it.—
Louis Staples,
Rolling Stone,
24 Mar. 2025
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Even as the Russians massed forces and achieved a three-to-one advantage in troops in Kursk late last year, the Ukrainians held on—deploying mines, drones and artillery to repeatedly repulse Russian mechanized assaults.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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In addition, casein is known to promote satiety, thus helping to stave off nighttime hunger and reduce the urge to snack between meals.—
Veronica Cristino,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2025
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Graham told reporters on Wednesday that a $5 trillion increase to the debt limit should stave off the threat of default through the coming midterm elections.—
Aris Folley,
The Hill,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Turn back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turn%20back. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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