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
In July 2024, the county agreed to a $14 million settlement with the family of Elisa Serna, who died at the Las Colinas women’s jail in 2019 after sheriff’s officials failed to properly treat her for alcohol and drug withdrawal.
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Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025
Israel’s military still occupies roughly 50% of Gaza, and the ceasefire agreement stipulates that its withdrawal is contingent on Hamas disarming — two sticking points in the ceasefire deal that have yet to be worked out.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
The different phases of the ceasefire have yet to be implemented, including a withdrawal of the Israeli military.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 16 Oct. 2025
Hamas had offered to end the war since its very first days as long as there was a prisoner exchange and a full Israeli withdrawal.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2025
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Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025
Israel’s military still occupies roughly 50% of Gaza, and the ceasefire agreement stipulates that its withdrawal is contingent on Hamas disarming — two sticking points in the ceasefire deal that have yet to be worked out.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
The different phases of the ceasefire have yet to be implemented, including a withdrawal of the Israeli military.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 16 Oct. 2025
Hamas had offered to end the war since its very first days as long as there was a prisoner exchange and a full Israeli withdrawal.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdrawal
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Just 10 minutes south of Sunnylands, Sensei Porcupine Creek makes for an extraordinary retreat with its full-service wellness programming and immaculate gardens.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
24 Oct. 2025
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Pressure for companies Target’s retreat mirrors a larger pattern across corporate America.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, aging aircraft fleets and a wave of retirements have created an urgent demand for new technicians.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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The rest of his family decided to stay so that his two daughters can finish high school and Jennifer can secure her retirement.—
Laura Romero,
ABC News,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Withdrawal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdrawal. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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