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
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria has withdrawn his effort to declare three commercial parcels in Mission Bay Park surplus property, a declaration that would have opened them to developers.
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Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
The administration of President Joe Biden withdrew that rule proposal in 2021.
—Jesse Coburn, ProPublica, 29 Sep. 2025
The welcome mat that was there for decades for Cubans has essentially been withdrawn.
—Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Viktor Hovland had officially withdrawn from his singles match at the Ryder Cup, forcing the envelope rule into action.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
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Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
The administration of President Joe Biden withdrew that rule proposal in 2021.
—Jesse Coburn, ProPublica, 29 Sep. 2025
The welcome mat that was there for decades for Cubans has essentially been withdrawn.
—Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Viktor Hovland had officially withdrawn from his singles match at the Ryder Cup, forcing the envelope rule into action.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdraw
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Mike Bailey delivered a superkick to Dax Harwood, and Kevin Knight hit Cash Wheeler with a dropkick, sending FTR and Stokely retreating and ending the chaotic confrontation.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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When the sun sets, retreat to the hot tub.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
23 Sep. 2025
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It’s been weeks since Kate Middleton debuted her new blonde look and quickly retracted it, but friends of the Princess of Wales are coming to her defense.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
27 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps that’s why his administration keeps dangling — and then retracting — the prospect of special exceptions for undocumented immigrants who work in certain sectors.—
Patricia Lopez,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Officials urge residents to take precautions like using insect repellent and removing standing water.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Yet, Barclays’ Venkateshwar expects the environment will likely get more difficult for the wireless carrier in the future, as the entire sector deals with elevated churn — the pace at which customers are added and removed.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 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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At least eight Salvadoran officials who had been investigating MS-13 and corruption, including some who had worked with Vulcan agents, fled the country after threats, harassment, and searches of their homes and offices.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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After the shootings, McFarlin fled to Mono County, where sheriff’s deputies arrested him.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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The organization denied any criminal activity.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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Peng denies such ties, and says Pony’s Chinese expertise may give it advantages in the US — despite the hostile political climate.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Withdraw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdraw. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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