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
The senator went on to say voter rolls were used as a bargaining chip for ICE withdrawals in Minneapolis.
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Irene Wright, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
The University Interscholastic League announced an update to District 10 and District 11-4A for the 2026-28 alignment on Friday, following the withdrawal of Uplift Education from UIL athletics.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
For readers who do the math, a 2% withdrawal rate means spending far less than many financial plans suggest.
—Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
In a post on X, Defense Minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif said Pakistan had hoped for peace in Afghanistan after the withdrawal of NATO forces and expected the Taliban to focus on the welfare of the Afghan people and regional stability.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
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Irene Wright, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
The University Interscholastic League announced an update to District 10 and District 11-4A for the 2026-28 alignment on Friday, following the withdrawal of Uplift Education from UIL athletics.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
For readers who do the math, a 2% withdrawal rate means spending far less than many financial plans suggest.
—Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
In a post on X, Defense Minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif said Pakistan had hoped for peace in Afghanistan after the withdrawal of NATO forces and expected the Taliban to focus on the welfare of the Afghan people and regional stability.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdrawal
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The latest addition to Niseko’s already thriving hotel scene, Higashiyama Niseko Village stands out as an intimate retreat in a prime ski spot.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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This stylish retreat on the Rangitahi Peninsula is just a 15-minute stroll from the town center and is surrounded by walking tracks that take you from bush to sea in moments.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
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When the fund is depleted, Social Security recipients could see an average 28% cut to monthly retirement and survivor benefits, the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB) said.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
28 Feb. 2026
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The American labor force is shrinking and increasingly responsible for bankrolling the largest and wealthiest generation to ever age into retirement.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Withdrawal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdrawal. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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