as in repellent
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1
as in repulsing
to drive back
the defenders repelled the attacking army after several hours of fierce fighting
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2
as in disgusting
to cause to feel disgust
the idea of chocolate-covered grasshoppers repels me
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as in resisting
to refuse to give in to
repelled the temptation to stay out late and call in sick the next day
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Recent Examples of repelling
Camryn Rabideau, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Erin Smith, whose husband Jeff Smith suffered a traumatic brain injury and a fracture while repelling the rioters, said Dana Bell, 66, contributed to her husband's attack.
—Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 17 Oct. 2024
Bombarding leads with constant emails, pushy sales calls and generic mass messaging can make a company seem desperate, harming its reputation while simultaneously repelling prospects rather than attracting them.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
This included evaluating features like breathability, arch support, traction, and water-repelling capabilities.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2024
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This storage bag did a great job repelling dirt and water, but the fabric around the zipper does absorb a small amount of moisture.
—Camryn Rabideau, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Erin Smith, whose husband Jeff Smith suffered a traumatic brain injury and a fracture while repelling the rioters, said Dana Bell, 66, contributed to her husband's attack.
—Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 17 Oct. 2024
Bombarding leads with constant emails, pushy sales calls and generic mass messaging can make a company seem desperate, harming its reputation while simultaneously repelling prospects rather than attracting them.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
This included evaluating features like breathability, arch support, traction, and water-repelling capabilities.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repelling
Adjective
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It’s filled with goose down for insulated warmth, while the exterior nylon shell has a durable water repellent finish to block out wind and moisture.Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
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And the truth is, wearing repellent can save your life, protecting you against West Nile virus and Lyme disease, just to name a few of the pathogens mosquitos and ticks can pass on.Kristin Canning, WIRED, 14 Oct. 2024
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Surely even the most recalcitrant of Emmy voters will have a hard time resisting a performance this impeccably showy.Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
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Rather than resisting regulation, many leaders are actively welcoming it as a way to reduce uncertainty and foster safer AI adoption.Mrinal Manohar, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The scent, which at first was sort of fine, very quickly became genuinely repulsive.Daisy Jones, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
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The 2024 remake reminds viewers that centuries-old vampire lore can be just as frightening as the imaginations of the present day, by highlighting the repulsive yet seductive dynamic between predator and prey.Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024
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Conley is struggling with his shot again the past couple of games and at times looks overwhelmed by opposing size and athleticism.Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 5 Jan. 2025
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Meta and others have also filed briefs opposing OpenAI’s plan.Charlie Fink, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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How does this happen, no matter how revolting or nonsensical the trend can be?Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2022
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These highly emotional sequences are less riveting and more revolting as they’re primarily used to add shock value, graphically depicting their triggering subject matter.Courtney Howard, Variety, 6 Oct. 2022
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The killing of a human being is morally repugnant — full stop.Dylan Scott, Vox, 6 Dec. 2024
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What progressives represent is repugnant to huge swaths of the electorate.Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 8 Nov. 2024
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“Repelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repelling. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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