as in retreat
an act of moving away especially from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable
the army's orderly withdrawal from the city turned into a rout as the enemy's shock troops surged forward
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Recent Examples of withdrawal
Non-qualified withdrawals must be reported on the tax return of the account owner, or the beneficiary’s tax return.
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Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
That makes today the deadline, under the War Powers Resolution (WPR), for the president to end the war, Congress to authorize it, or Trump to invoke a 30-day extension for withdrawal.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 1 May 2026
In adult-serving programs, the difference between persistence and withdrawal is often response time, proactive advising and timely academic support.
—Ian Gibson, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
Early withdrawal typically triggers a penalty that can wipe out a meaningful chunk of the interest earned.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 May 2026
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Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
That makes today the deadline, under the War Powers Resolution (WPR), for the president to end the war, Congress to authorize it, or Trump to invoke a 30-day extension for withdrawal.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 1 May 2026
In adult-serving programs, the difference between persistence and withdrawal is often response time, proactive advising and timely academic support.
—Ian Gibson, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
Early withdrawal typically triggers a penalty that can wipe out a meaningful chunk of the interest earned.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdrawal
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Consider planning something restorative for the second half of the month, like a wellness retreat, a quiet escape, or simply a change of scenery that asks nothing of you.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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While the retreat center was not a primarily political place, its critics mostly ignored its political ambitions and successes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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The groups cited a Vanguard study that found the retirement wealth of nonprofit workers could increase at least $525 million annually if CITs were allowed in 403(b) plans.—
Taylor Millard,
Boston Herald,
1 May 2026
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The website will provide information about high-quality, low-cost independent retirement accounts and ensure a contribution match for those who open an IRA listed on the site.—
Britta Miller,
The Washington Examiner,
1 May 2026
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“Withdrawal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdrawal. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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