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 agreement to end the shutdown also ensures that federal employees furloughed during the lapse are rehired and receive back pay, and requires agencies to notify Congress in writing about the withdrawal of layoff notices and provide details on the back pay owed.
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Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
The death of civilian guard David Sanes Rodríguez in 1999 during a bombing exercise ignited a mass movement that ultimately forced the Navy’s withdrawal in 2003.
—Israel Melendez Ayala, Time, 10 Nov. 2025
Marshall delivered the news about the cell tower plan withdrawal via email as the board’s October meeting was canceled due to an agenda notification error.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
That deal included a ceasefire and Israeli troop withdrawal in exchange for the return of Israeli hostages held in brutal conditions in Gaza.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
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Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
The death of civilian guard David Sanes Rodríguez in 1999 during a bombing exercise ignited a mass movement that ultimately forced the Navy’s withdrawal in 2003.
—Israel Melendez Ayala, Time, 10 Nov. 2025
Marshall delivered the news about the cell tower plan withdrawal via email as the board’s October meeting was canceled due to an agenda notification error.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
That deal included a ceasefire and Israeli troop withdrawal in exchange for the return of Israeli hostages held in brutal conditions in Gaza.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdrawal
Noun
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For waterfront views, indulgent dining, and slow afternoons at the spa, The Beach Club at Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina is an excellent retreat.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Her work has been featured in retreats, leadership circles, and coaching programs, where she is celebrated for her emotional depth and ability to catalyze radical transformation.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Outside of the coach, his wife and his successor, Frank Solich, no one knew of Osborne’s impending retirement.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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America’s retirement outlook is getting brighter.—
Fiona Greig,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Withdrawal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdrawal. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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