1
as in retreated
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 retracted
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 removed
to take away from a place or position
withdrew her hand from the table
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Recent Examples of withdrew
In response, Hungary withdrew its stake from the bank, marking a rare concession in its complex balancing act between East and West.
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Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Biden, the oldest sitting president at 82, withdrew from the race in July, as questions about his age and fitness for office surged following a disastrous CNN debate performance in June.
—Justin Gomez, ABC News, 8 Jan. 2025
In June, Musk withdrew the original complaint filed in a San Francisco state court and later refiled in federal court.
—Hayden Field, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
Belichick, always an insular coach, further withdrew during that season amid his team’s struggles, according to team sources with knowledge of the situation.
—Chad Graff, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Onsite volunteers complained about not having the cost of their tickets reimbursed, and punters complained about not receiving refunds after their favorite artists withdrew.
—Martin McKenzie-Murray, SPIN, 7 Jan. 2025
After World War I, the United States withdrew from Eurasia, a decision that contributed to the outbreak of World War II.
—Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
In 1949, for instance, the United States excluded the Korean Peninsula from its defense perimeter and withdrew its troops.
—Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
The United States withdrew its forces from Europe while demanding debt payments from allies, who passed the costs on to Germany, worsening its financial turmoil and hastening its slide into Nazism.
—Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Biden, the oldest sitting president at 82, withdrew from the race in July, as questions about his age and fitness for office surged following a disastrous CNN debate performance in June.
—Justin Gomez, ABC News, 8 Jan. 2025
In June, Musk withdrew the original complaint filed in a San Francisco state court and later refiled in federal court.
—Hayden Field, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
Belichick, always an insular coach, further withdrew during that season amid his team’s struggles, according to team sources with knowledge of the situation.
—Chad Graff, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Onsite volunteers complained about not having the cost of their tickets reimbursed, and punters complained about not receiving refunds after their favorite artists withdrew.
—Martin McKenzie-Murray, SPIN, 7 Jan. 2025
After World War I, the United States withdrew from Eurasia, a decision that contributed to the outbreak of World War II.
—Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
In 1949, for instance, the United States excluded the Korean Peninsula from its defense perimeter and withdrew its troops.
—Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
The United States withdrew its forces from Europe while demanding debt payments from allies, who passed the costs on to Germany, worsening its financial turmoil and hastening its slide into Nazism.
—Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdrew
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It’s hardly been altered in the 17,000 years or so since those glaciers retreated.—
Ashley Balzer Vigil,
Ars Technica,
21 Dec. 2024
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But while there are still a lot of questions to be answered, the prospect of a Pixel-like camera design seems to have retreated.—
David Phelan,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
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Switching to Bournemouth removed Adams from the frenzy and bright lights that surround Leeds.—
Felipe Cardenas,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Though once common in the Atlantic, gray whales were hunted and removed from that ocean about 300 years ago—and only five or so have been seen in the last 15 years there and in the Mediterranean.—
Danielle Hall,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The next month, Arians retired abruptly, turning the team over to defensive coordinator Todd Bowles.—
Mike Jones,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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After a first-round playoff exit, Brady retired for good and Bowles fired Leftwich.—
Mike Jones,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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Historically, bitcoin has pulled back as much as 80% from the cycle peak.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
4 Jan. 2025
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But David kept fighting and pulled fire away from landing Medevac helicopters, getting evacuated himself after the last helicopter landed.—
JOSH BOAK THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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In a statement to PEOPLE on Saturday, April 12, Combs' legal team denied the allegations leveled by Manzaro.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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The insurance company denied wrongdoing and has appealed.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
12 Apr. 2025
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The Magic, now 19-12, have contradicted that wisdom.—
Josh Robbins,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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However, but it’s now been flatly contradicted.—
David Phelan,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
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“Withdrew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdrew. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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