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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
Uhlaender, a five-time Olympian, was hoping to qualify for her sixth Winter Games, but lost the chance before competition even began in Lake Placid due to Canada's withdrawals.
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Protection From Accidental Spending CDs create intentional friction on your money since they are not built for frequent transfers or casual withdrawals.
—True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
However, some withdrawals may be subject to restrictions and would be taxed at ordinary income rates.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
Once in a Roth IRA, funds grow tax-free and withdrawals are tax-free after age 59½, as long as the account has been open for at least five years.
—Natalie Wu, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
Another risk comes from early withdrawals.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
The boycott led to enough withdrawals that PEN’s Jean Stein Award went unawarded for two years and the prize money was instead donated to the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
In addition, the lawsuit claims that Mehta made large cash withdrawals from the nonprofit that were not accounted for.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2026
Sylvain then made four withdrawals totaling $1,620, the warrant says.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2026
Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Protection From Accidental Spending CDs create intentional friction on your money since they are not built for frequent transfers or casual withdrawals.
—True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
However, some withdrawals may be subject to restrictions and would be taxed at ordinary income rates.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
Once in a Roth IRA, funds grow tax-free and withdrawals are tax-free after age 59½, as long as the account has been open for at least five years.
—Natalie Wu, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
Another risk comes from early withdrawals.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
The boycott led to enough withdrawals that PEN’s Jean Stein Award went unawarded for two years and the prize money was instead donated to the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
In addition, the lawsuit claims that Mehta made large cash withdrawals from the nonprofit that were not accounted for.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2026
Sylvain then made four withdrawals totaling $1,620, the warrant says.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdrawals
Noun
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That said, the retirements against him here were a huge help.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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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,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Wellness travel now accounts for nearly 8 percent of global trips and is a $900 billion industry, with demand rising for retreats that prioritize rest and renewal.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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Though archaeologists haven’t confirmed any of the theories, some have postulated a symbolic function, a site of initiation rituals, or spiritual retreats.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Withdrawals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdrawals. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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