A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

REPEL

Sat, 29 Nov '25
Put off
Wed, 26 Nov '25
Drive back
Mon, 27 Oct '25
What matching ends of magnets do
Wed, 25 Jun '25
Drive back
Mon, 22 Jul '24
Drive away
Mon, 27 May '24
Drive away
Sun, 12 Mar '23
Turn off
Sat, 31 Dec '22
Ward off
Wed, 2 Mar '22
Act like some poles