1
as in to retreat
to move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable)
the army was forced to withdraw from the line of battle
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2
as in to retract
to solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to)
withdrew the offer of surrender upon hearing the terms
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3
as in to remove
to take away from a place or position
withdrew her hand from the table
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Recent Examples of withdraw
Taxes on the fund and its earnings would be deferred until withdrawn.
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David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2025
Because the retirement savings have not yet been taxed as income, and withdrawing them early can trigger a penalty.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 22 June 2025
The successful boycott has since forced DBL Entertainment to withdraw from all of its projects, Turkish Minute reports.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 20 June 2025
Mercedes-Benz withdrew its guidance for the rest of 2025, citing volatility caused by the tariffs, and Volkswagen lowered its profit margin expectations to between 5% and 6%.
—Hank Tucker, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
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David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2025
Because the retirement savings have not yet been taxed as income, and withdrawing them early can trigger a penalty.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 22 June 2025
The successful boycott has since forced DBL Entertainment to withdraw from all of its projects, Turkish Minute reports.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 20 June 2025
Mercedes-Benz withdrew its guidance for the rest of 2025, citing volatility caused by the tariffs, and Volkswagen lowered its profit margin expectations to between 5% and 6%.
—Hank Tucker, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdraw
Verb
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While Shell has retreated from some of its low-carbon ventures, the company remains committed to EVs and has more than 75,000 charge points across the world.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
17 June 2025
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The rally came as oil prices retreated from recent highs amid reports that Iran seeks to de-escalate tensions with Israel.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Baptists Press retracted the story and apologized to Lyell, along with the SBC Executive Committee.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 June 2025
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The club apologized and retracted most of its marketing before officially announcing a rebrand in March, and thus, Boston Legacy FC was born.—
Michael LoRé,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Kids who try to end-run this will have their streams removed and live chat disabled.—
Danny Bakst,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
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Florida Fish and Wildlife officials removed the alligators, allowing divers to recover a deceased male from the vehicle.—
Chris Anderson,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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The Sox were retired in order in the eighth and ninth, dropping to 4-20 in one-run games.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2025
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When Stanley was hired in 1999, the city provided health-insurance subsidies up to age 65 for firefighters who retired after 25 years of service or who retired because of disabilities, according to court documents.—
Jim Saunders,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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The justices who renounced that lie in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Center exposed themselves to scurrilous criticisms and even threats to their safety.—
The Editors,
National Review,
24 June 2025
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Syria's new government, led by a former affiliate of ISIS and Al-Qaeda who has renounced jihadi ties in recent years, has vowed to continue efforts to battle ISIS.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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The conflict entered its sixth night, as Israel and Iran traded airstrikes that have sent civilians fleeing for safety in Tehran and Tel Aviv.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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The legislation comes as the country grapples with a severe demographic crisis, exacerbated by the ongoing war with Russia, which has forced millions of Ukrainians to flee abroad.—
Isabel van Brugen,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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In 2022, Republic, which Bedford has helmed since 1999, requested that be halved to 750 hours, which the FAA denied.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2025
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Diddy’s legal team has denied all of the accusations.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
16 June 2025
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“Withdraw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdraw. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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