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
The only disconcerting note for reigning champion Bayern was the withdrawal at halftime of Manuel Neuer.
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ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
And opioids carry a risk of addiction in the pregnant person and in the baby after birth and can cause withdrawal symptoms in the latter.
—Sara Novak, Scientific American, 5 Mar. 2026
But that moment of clarity lasted just about a day, as Justice then reversed course and moved to withdraw its withdrawal and pursue the appeals.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
The magnitude of the withdrawals shows this is an asset-class wide risk rather than firm-specific.
—Edward Harrison, Bloomberg, 4 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
And opioids carry a risk of addiction in the pregnant person and in the baby after birth and can cause withdrawal symptoms in the latter.
—Sara Novak, Scientific American, 5 Mar. 2026
But that moment of clarity lasted just about a day, as Justice then reversed course and moved to withdraw its withdrawal and pursue the appeals.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
The magnitude of the withdrawals shows this is an asset-class wide risk rather than firm-specific.
—Edward Harrison, Bloomberg, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdrawal
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Near Heian Shrine Searching for a cozy yet modern spot for a couples’ retreat?—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Vogue,
12 Mar. 2026
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This exclusive, private-use retreat in a former fishing lodge by Hampshire’s River Test is a paradise for dry fly-fishing enthusiasts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Three years ago, JPMorgan Chase executive Doug Petno was at a New York City party celebrating a colleague's retirement when his boss, Jamie Dimon, called Petno over.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2026
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At her retirement dinner, people got up, one after the other, to pay tribute to her.—
Natalia Sánchez Loayza,
Scientific American,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Withdrawal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdrawal. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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