1
as in retreats
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 renounces
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 removes
to take away from a place or position
withdrew her hand from the table
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Recent Examples of withdraws
While Block is in the fourth grade, after his family moves from Indiana to Texas, his mother withdraws him from school, convinced that a traditional academic environment will stifle his budding writerly gifts.
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The New Yorker, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
Haru and Luis love competing in Tokyo’s ballroom dance scene, but after tragedy strikes, Haru withdraws into isolation.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 10 Dec. 2025
Musk withdraws the California suit in June, then files a federal suit in August.
—Nikita Ostrovsky, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
If a parent later withdraws permission, the app developer must be notified to disable access.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2025
The surgeon withdraws the balloon and then squeezes the implant in through a sterile funnel before closing the incision.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 15 Oct. 2025
An International Stabilization Force (ISF) is set to be deployed in Gaza once Israel withdraws, but key participating countries are already asking for clarity.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
When and if Israel withdraws fully remains unclear.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2025
No one wins when the West withdraws in this manner.
—Aviva Klompas, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
The New Yorker, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
Haru and Luis love competing in Tokyo’s ballroom dance scene, but after tragedy strikes, Haru withdraws into isolation.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 10 Dec. 2025
Musk withdraws the California suit in June, then files a federal suit in August.
—Nikita Ostrovsky, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
If a parent later withdraws permission, the app developer must be notified to disable access.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2025
The surgeon withdraws the balloon and then squeezes the implant in through a sterile funnel before closing the incision.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 15 Oct. 2025
An International Stabilization Force (ISF) is set to be deployed in Gaza once Israel withdraws, but key participating countries are already asking for clarity.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
When and if Israel withdraws fully remains unclear.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2025
No one wins when the West withdraws in this manner.
—Aviva Klompas, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdraws
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Brunson retreats and ultimately turns the ball over on a pass to Miles McBride.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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As Gustav aims to work his way back into their lives, Nora retreats into isolation as her mental health increasingly declines.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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She’s also supported revising Japan’s pacifist constitution, particularly Article 9, which renounces war and bans military forces.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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The solution removes moisture from the nail plate to ensure a long-lasting finish and contains biotin to strengthen the nails.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
13 Jan. 2026
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Suarez told Fox News Digital that diverting offenders away from prosecution removes a critical point of accountability.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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When Moon abruptly retires, the narrator goes to Korea to find him.—
Erin Somers,
The Atlantic,
6 Jan. 2026
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Officials are also working to hire a new human resources director to succeed Susan Brazeau, who retires in March.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Dec. 2025
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When the car switches into self-driving mode, the steering wheel retracts smoothly into the dashboard, opening up the cabin and giving occupants more space to relax, work or just stretch out.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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There's even an optional powered roof panel that retracts at the touch of a button.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
22 Nov. 2025
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Ariana Grande pulls Teyana Taylor in for a tight squeeze after the latter won her award.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Joining Watkins for the sit-down with Deadline, Nurse John pulls back the curtain on his experience of his stratospheric rise, reflecting on the emotional impact of sudden viral visibility and the practical mechanics of turning internet attention into a sustainable live business.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
12 Jan. 2026
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Continue reading … OCEAN ESCAPE – Sanctioned tanker flees US forces, now under Russian naval escort off Irish coast.—
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FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Shane Stant clubs Kerrigan on the knee and flees the scene.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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The federal determination highlights how permitting males to compete on female teams displaces female athletes from podiums, denies them advancement opportunities, and diminishes their visibility and recognition in competitions.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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Verse’s desk is in front of Young’s in the room, and one day when Verse leaned back his hood allegedly dragged across Young’s desktop, an accusation that Verse still denies.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Withdraws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdraws. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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