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
Since then, Pakistan has played a role in several other complex regional conflicts, most notably during the 1988 Geneva Accords that paved the way for the Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan.
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ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
There are also people who formerly had opioid use disorder and use kratom as a potentially less harmful alternative or a way to manage opioid withdrawal symptoms, Grundmann said.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
The petition's withdrawal is good news for the many neighbors who spoke out against the annexation.
—Olivia Young, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
While Washington’s military withdrawal marked the end of direct involvement, the persistence of militancy and the risk of regional destabilization ensure that Afghanistan remains strategically relevant not only for the U.S. but for other major powers as well.
—Rabia Akhtar, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
There are also people who formerly had opioid use disorder and use kratom as a potentially less harmful alternative or a way to manage opioid withdrawal symptoms, Grundmann said.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
The petition's withdrawal is good news for the many neighbors who spoke out against the annexation.
—Olivia Young, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
While Washington’s military withdrawal marked the end of direct involvement, the persistence of militancy and the risk of regional destabilization ensure that Afghanistan remains strategically relevant not only for the U.S. but for other major powers as well.
—Rabia Akhtar, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdrawal
Noun
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The hotel is just a short walk from movie-famous Notting Hill, but inside is a retreat from its buzzy streets and tourist hotspots.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Unseasonably warm weather patterns, including the unprecedented heat wave in March, have driven rattlesnakes out of their winter retreats in search of food and mates a month ahead of the typical start of rattlesnake season, Taylor said.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Over the next two years, the couple drew from tax-advantaged retirement investments as well as state pensions.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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For millions of working Americans, the combination of Social Security and federal health insurance makes retirement possible.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Withdrawal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdrawal. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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