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
Roughly a third of these 170 coin terminals are now closed to both penny deposits as well as penny withdrawals.
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Ken Sweet, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
The withdrawal of previous health official nominations from this administration have all happened before a hearing took place.
—Will Stone, NPR, 30 Oct. 2025
But in the current limbo between the nearly complete first phase of the agreement and the far more difficult second phase, which requires a more complete withdrawal and an end to the war, Israeli forces occupy more than half of Gaza’s territory.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
What To Know Tajikistan had informed India in 2021 that the lease on the air base would not be extended, and withdrawal began in 2022, Indian online news outlet ThePrint reported on Wednesday.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
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Ken Sweet, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
The withdrawal of previous health official nominations from this administration have all happened before a hearing took place.
—Will Stone, NPR, 30 Oct. 2025
But in the current limbo between the nearly complete first phase of the agreement and the far more difficult second phase, which requires a more complete withdrawal and an end to the war, Israeli forces occupy more than half of Gaza’s territory.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
What To Know Tajikistan had informed India in 2021 that the lease on the air base would not be extended, and withdrawal began in 2022, Indian online news outlet ThePrint reported on Wednesday.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdrawal
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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
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Trento, Trentino-Alto Adige If a cold-weather climate is conducive to your retirement needs, Trento, capital of the province of Trentino, may just be your ideal wintry mix.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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Yes, Social Security payments, including Supplemental Security Income and benefits for retirement, disability and survivors, continue during a government shutdown.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Withdrawal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdrawal. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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