as in retreat
an act of moving away especially from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable
the army's orderly withdrawal from the city turned into a rout as the enemy's shock troops surged forward
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Recent Examples of withdrawal
At the same time, Pakistan was weakened by several economic and political crises, and the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021 reduced Islamabad’s importance to Washington.
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Sam Dalrymple, Time, 14 July 2025
The same's true for someone who is retired and taking taxable withdrawals from traditional 401(k) plans.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 14 July 2025
While antidepressant withdrawal is generally manageable, patients should always work with their doctors to taper safely and minimize potential symptoms.
—Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 14 July 2025
Among the discrepancies found were nine unauthorized withdrawals, $300,000 in overtime pay and a failure to make $91,692 worth of payments on equipment.
—arkansasonline.com, 11 July 2025
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Sam Dalrymple, Time, 14 July 2025
The same's true for someone who is retired and taking taxable withdrawals from traditional 401(k) plans.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 14 July 2025
While antidepressant withdrawal is generally manageable, patients should always work with their doctors to taper safely and minimize potential symptoms.
—Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 14 July 2025
Among the discrepancies found were nine unauthorized withdrawals, $300,000 in overtime pay and a failure to make $91,692 worth of payments on equipment.
—arkansasonline.com, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdrawal
Noun
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As brands retreat from Pride, this company stepped up for visibility in rural towns.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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That pattern—the burst of change followed by a retreat to the familiar—troubled me.—
Jeroen Tas,
Time,
10 July 2025
Noun
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What makes this level of dedication all the more remarkable is that Dodds is 78, an age when most of his peers are enjoying the fruits of retirement.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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Consider exploring plan design options and retirement savings vehicles, such as a cash balance pension plan or individual 401(k).—
Kristin McKenna,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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“Withdrawal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdrawal. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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