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
The lawsuit was withdrawn in July 2020.
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Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2025
The zoo withdrew blood plasma from Ruth, who was part of a zoo donor program.
—Don Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2025
The rules governing the Keller board do, however, allow for a board member to ask that an item be withdrawn from the consent agenda for further consideration.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Sep. 2025
Slowly, but surely, the BOJ is withdrawing from the markets.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2025
The zoo withdrew blood plasma from Ruth, who was part of a zoo donor program.
—Don Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2025
The rules governing the Keller board do, however, allow for a board member to ask that an item be withdrawn from the consent agenda for further consideration.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Sep. 2025
Slowly, but surely, the BOJ is withdrawing from the markets.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdraw
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In the image from 1984, Prow Knob is almost entirely surrounded by the Alsek Glacier, but by 1999, the glacier had retreated, encircling only half of the mountain.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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As your celestial ruler, Venus, takes a dip in your sleepy 12th house of resting, retreating and surrendering to the ebb and flow of your spirit, you’re encouraged to slow down.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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Visible from the kitchen, where a kinetic window retracts upward with the turn of a wheel, the white angular piece pairs with the white upholstery on the patio lounge chairs and presents a moment of contrast against the nearby forest.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
21 Sep. 2025
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The space can seat up to 3,000 guests when the seats are fully retracted on the first level and 2,500 with reserved seating.—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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In 1830, President Andrew Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act, which attempted to eliminate or remove all tribes to west of the Mississippi River.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
jsonline.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Branum also alleged that the man was not removed from the flight because of his status as a frequent flyer.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Ali retired from boxing undefeated with a perfect 24-0 professional record, including 21 knockouts, and remains a defining figure in women’s sports.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
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The Canadian treasure, who played the Darth Vader–esque Dark Helmet in the original franchise, retired from acting in the ’90s after his wife died of cancer.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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The term describes the conscious decision to avoid or renounce managerial roles in order to preserve mental health, maintain balance and prioritize meaningful work.—
Jose Luis Gonzalez Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Lee also renounced any concept of gender roles, longing for full social equality regardless of gender or race.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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Routh allegedly fled the scene but was later arrested by a local sheriff's office on a nearby interstate.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
23 Sep. 2025
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The suspects fled the scene in multiple vehicles.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
23 Sep. 2025
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South Korea had its three best attackers denied by European clubs.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025
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Judge Stark denied Blue Water’s request to extend the timeline, but did give the company access to the Citgo data room used in the process, which doesn’t entirely shut the door on Hernandez’s firm.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Withdraw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdraw. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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