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
However, a last-minute invitation to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was withdrawn after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan threatened to boycott the event.
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Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Over 67,000 Palestinians have been killed and more than 169,000 also injured in the time since, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry, and health officials said over the weekend that more bodies are being discovered under the rubble in areas where the Israeli army has withdrawn.
—Richard Hall, Time, 12 Oct. 2025
Gauff is defending champion, while Pegula had to withdraw from last year’s round-robin after two matches due to injury.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Only nine CUPs were denied, while other requests were withdrawn, pending or expired.
—Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Oct. 2025
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Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Over 67,000 Palestinians have been killed and more than 169,000 also injured in the time since, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry, and health officials said over the weekend that more bodies are being discovered under the rubble in areas where the Israeli army has withdrawn.
—Richard Hall, Time, 12 Oct. 2025
Gauff is defending champion, while Pegula had to withdraw from last year’s round-robin after two matches due to injury.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Only nine CUPs were denied, while other requests were withdrawn, pending or expired.
—Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdraw
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Lady Annabel wore her privilege lightly, and in later years retreated to her home in Richmond, just outside London, enjoying her children, grandchildren and dogs away from the spotlight.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
18 Oct. 2025
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Following the release of his 1996 solo project Euphoria, Vincent retreated from public life.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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The woman filed a human resources complaint against him but retracted it days later out of fear of retaliation, three officials told Politico.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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The network retracted the story after it was found that documents used in the piece could not be authenticated.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
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Crews have made progress removing hazardous materials and explosives from the massive scene, according to Jamey VanVliet, special agent in charge with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ Nashville Field Division.—
Isabel Rosales,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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Trump ultimately activated the National Guard and federal agents later in August to deter crime, clear homeless encampments, and remove trash in public areas.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Oct. 2025
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Raducanu had her blood pressure taken during the match, which was played in oppressive heat and humidity, before retiring down 6-1, 4-1.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Delbarton publicly acknowledged in 2018 that at least 30 men had come forward with allegations that, over three decades, 13 past or current priests and monks at the school had victimized them — in addition to a lay faculty member who is now retired.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
16 Oct. 2025
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Hamas members who renounce violence will be granted amnesty or safe passage, while those who continue resistance will be excluded from Gaza’s future governance.—
Morgan Phillips,
FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Hamas has yet to accept key parts of that proposal, to include renouncing power and giving up all its arms.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
13 Oct. 2025
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An informal education professional, Eitan spent part of his captivity with Yair, and the brothers reportedly fled through tunnels during Israeli airstrikes.—
Itay Stern,
NPR,
13 Oct. 2025
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Madagascar’s president has fled the African nation, the head of the opposition and other officials said on Monday, the second time that young protesters have toppled a government in weeks of worldwide Gen Z unrest.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
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Upon the basis of these findings, Congress declares that the constitutional right of citizens to vote is denied or abridged in some areas by the requirement of the payment of a poll tax as a precondition to voting.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Oct. 2025
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The administration says the white South African farmers face discrimination and violence in South Africa, which the country’s government denies.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Withdraw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdraw. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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