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
But the team repeated the test on day 10, in anticipation of discussing withdrawal of care with the boy’s parents.
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Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 16 May 2025
The news of the probe follows CEO Andrew Witty's abrupt departure and the withdrawal of its 2025 forecast, which triggered an 18% drop in shares to a four-year low on Tuesday.
—Sneha S.k, USA Today, 16 May 2025
The think tank said Russia's ability to challenge the alliance would hinge on the Trump administration soon succeeding in its goal to bring the more than three years of bitter war in Ukraine to an end, and for the U.S. to start a withdrawal from NATO.
—Ellie Cook
brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Britain’s withdrawal from the common European commercial market brought significant new barriers and challenges to trade, travel and investment generally.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
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Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 16 May 2025
The news of the probe follows CEO Andrew Witty's abrupt departure and the withdrawal of its 2025 forecast, which triggered an 18% drop in shares to a four-year low on Tuesday.
—Sneha S.k, USA Today, 16 May 2025
The think tank said Russia's ability to challenge the alliance would hinge on the Trump administration soon succeeding in its goal to bring the more than three years of bitter war in Ukraine to an end, and for the U.S. to start a withdrawal from NATO.
—Ellie Cook
brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Britain’s withdrawal from the common European commercial market brought significant new barriers and challenges to trade, travel and investment generally.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdrawal
Noun
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This four-bedroom, five-bed retreat is available on Airbnb and accommodates up to eight guests.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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Upstairs, the primary suite offers a roomy retreat, with a spa-like bath and walk-in closets that make everyday routines feel a touch more luxe.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Boston Herald,
11 May 2025
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Adjustments were also made to the way retirement payments for federal employees are calculated and dilute tax credits for clean electricity investments.—
Molly Bohannon,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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And that trend invites a question: When will America's retirement age stop rising? Which retailers are raising prices over tariffs?—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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“Withdrawal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdrawal. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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