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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 withdrawals
These withdrawals are taxed as ordinary income, and the RMD amount is calculated based on your life expectancy and account balance.
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True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
There’s an upfront deduction for deposits, the funds grow tax-free and withdrawals are tax-free for eligible health care costs.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2025
Among all generations, 37% of early withdrawals went toward unexpected emergencies.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
Prior to the current conflict, Israel and Hezbollah, which is also a leading political party in Lebanon, had twice engaged in wars that involved Israeli invasions and subsequent Israeli withdrawals.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
With the deadline for filing legislation hitting Thursday, withdrawals were expected.
—Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
The resolution, which was approved by a unanimous vote, requires CTECS to provide the Connecticut State Department of Education with quarterly updates about the school’s admissions, student withdrawals, and other changes to student enrollment related to special education students.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 21 Aug. 2025
Contributions are tax-deductible, growth is tax-free, and withdrawals for qualified medical expenses are also tax-exempt.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
The council noted that irrigation to serve agriculture accounts for about 70% of the nation’s groundwater withdrawals, but offered few specifics about how the federal government could encourage reductions in agricultural water use.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
There’s an upfront deduction for deposits, the funds grow tax-free and withdrawals are tax-free for eligible health care costs.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2025
Among all generations, 37% of early withdrawals went toward unexpected emergencies.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
Prior to the current conflict, Israel and Hezbollah, which is also a leading political party in Lebanon, had twice engaged in wars that involved Israeli invasions and subsequent Israeli withdrawals.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
With the deadline for filing legislation hitting Thursday, withdrawals were expected.
—Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
The resolution, which was approved by a unanimous vote, requires CTECS to provide the Connecticut State Department of Education with quarterly updates about the school’s admissions, student withdrawals, and other changes to student enrollment related to special education students.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 21 Aug. 2025
Contributions are tax-deductible, growth is tax-free, and withdrawals for qualified medical expenses are also tax-exempt.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
The council noted that irrigation to serve agriculture accounts for about 70% of the nation’s groundwater withdrawals, but offered few specifics about how the federal government could encourage reductions in agricultural water use.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdrawals
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Prior to early retirements and voluntary separations this year, RVLT funding previously went to more than 200 researchers, about 100 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees.—
Mike Hirschberg,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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This is Fortune 500 Power Moves, a column tracking executive shifts—from appointments and promotions to resignations and retirements—within the highest ranks of Fortune 500 companies.—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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While more rustic than five-star retreats, beachside bungalows can often be had at these kind of resorts for less than $150 per night.—
Joe Sills,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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From family homes in Nashville and Memphis, to Smoky Mountain retreats, these design talents create residential designs as beautiful and unique as the state itself.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Withdrawals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdrawals. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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