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
With supply now abundant, Iraq’s president told The National that his country would suspend its OPEC membership if production quotas weren’t increased, following the UAE’s withdrawal from the group last month.
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semafor.com,
26 June 2026
The bottom line Freezing your $40,000 in a long-term CD account will require sacrifice, patience and a strategic approach to avoid an early withdrawal penalty.
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Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
However, any employer contributions and any other contributions that were not previously taxed, such as the $1,000 Treasury contribution, and all investment earnings which have not been taxed, are considered pre-tax, and will be taxed as ordinary income upon withdrawal.
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Elliot Raphaelson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
At least one in 10 regular cannabis users develops a dependency, a rate comparable to alcohol, and signs of addiction are similar too: escalating or morning use; difficulty stopping; withdrawal symptoms including irritability, sleep disruptions, and anxiety when trying to quit.
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Sarah Levy,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
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semafor.com,
26 June 2026
The bottom line Freezing your $40,000 in a long-term CD account will require sacrifice, patience and a strategic approach to avoid an early withdrawal penalty.
—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
However, any employer contributions and any other contributions that were not previously taxed, such as the $1,000 Treasury contribution, and all investment earnings which have not been taxed, are considered pre-tax, and will be taxed as ordinary income upon withdrawal.
—
Elliot Raphaelson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
At least one in 10 regular cannabis users develops a dependency, a rate comparable to alcohol, and signs of addiction are similar too: escalating or morning use; difficulty stopping; withdrawal symptoms including irritability, sleep disruptions, and anxiety when trying to quit.
—
Sarah Levy,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdrawal
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In the 97th minute, chasing an equaliser from a corner kick, Scotland hit the first man, botched the clean-up job and found themselves on the retreat.
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Originally built as a summer home and later serving as a retreat house and seminary for the Missionaries of La Salette, the property opened as a resort in 1986.
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New recruits must work years to equal starting pay at nearby departments, and retirement benefits only kick in after 30 years, compared to 20 years elsewhere, Weiner said.
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Seniors can expect expenses of $730,000 and income of $521,000 in retirement.
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“Withdrawal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdrawal. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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