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 renounce
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
Roberts then tried to withdraw his pleas, which the Superior Court denied, then appealed to the Appellate Court to overturn the lower court’s ruling on the pleas, according to court records.
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2026
The speech came six weeks after the United States invaded Iraq, but American troops were not withdrawn from Iraq until 2011.
—USA Today, 1 May 2026
On Thursday, a court docket showed Isaiah Dukes’ attorney filed a motion to withdraw as the rapper’s representation.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Garcia had initially considered running for Hialeah mayor before withdrawing his candidacy and later endorsing García-Roves.
—Veronica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2026
The speech came six weeks after the United States invaded Iraq, but American troops were not withdrawn from Iraq until 2011.
—USA Today, 1 May 2026
On Thursday, a court docket showed Isaiah Dukes’ attorney filed a motion to withdraw as the rapper’s representation.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Garcia had initially considered running for Hialeah mayor before withdrawing his candidacy and later endorsing García-Roves.
—Veronica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdraw
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Coe reportedly was hospitalized several years ago with Covid-19 and had mostly retreated from public appearances since then, though it is not known whether Covid played a part in his passing.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2026
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Or, retreat to peaceful Bluffside Gardens with ultramodern cabins that offer direct trail access.—
Sarah Miller,
Midwest Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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The program calls for the recognition of Israel and renouncing armed struggle, effectively sidelining Hamas and other factions.—
SAM METZ,
Arkansas Online,
26 Apr. 2026
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The program calls for the recognition of Israel and renouncing armed struggle, effectively sidelining Hamas and other factions.—
Sam Metz,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Robinson was among 425 volunteers spreading out from four different locations on Saturday throughout Waukegan, removing trash from the lakefront, the city’s downtown and its neighborhoods, ending eight days of active environmental stewardship during the city’s fifth-annual Earth Week cleanup.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Creamy, hydrating cleansers maintain the moisture barrier while still removing dirt and makeup effectively.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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Mary Brown retired after coaching boys and girls volleyball in the district for 19 years, including the past eight years with the Knights’ boys team.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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But, after the couple retired and migrated south to Mexico City, Hurst dove back into photography with gusto, until his death, from cancer, in 2023.—
Chris Wiley,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Lincoln’s version unfolds and retracts when the Navigator’s engine starts and stops.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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In a separate filing Tuesday, the SPLC moved to force Blanche to retract his statements, and said that ahead of the indictment, the SPLC provided details about informant work to the Justice Department in two separate meetings with federal law enforcement earlier this year.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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One of the drivers involved fled the scene on foot before first-responders arrived, according to authorities.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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The driver fled, and deputies followed.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 May 2026
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Officials said that after Cooper’s arrest, the first victim, a runaway, was crying hysterically and denied any involvement in prostitution.—
Samantha Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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Agresta denied news reports about the sloths dying from the cold, instead pinning the cause on viral infections, Inside Climate News said.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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“Withdraw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdraw. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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