withdrawals

plural of withdrawal
as in retirements
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 This account comes with a rate competitive with the top CDs while still allowing savers to make withdrawals and deposits as needed. Matt Richardson, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026 Instead of deferring taxes now and paying later, taxes are paid upfront so future qualified withdrawals can potentially come out tax-free. Joel Barjenbruch, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 The state does not tax income, capital gains, Social Security, pensions, or withdrawals from pre-tax accounts. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026 And if the latter occurs, X can freeze withdrawals for up to 180 days, one X policy said. Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 29 July 2026 To be sure, retirees may want to pare back their withdrawals during years when markets are down or adjust for inflation, according to Benz. Lorie Konish, CNBC, 29 July 2026 Contributions grow tax-free, and withdrawals for qualified expenses come out tax-free too. Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 27 July 2026
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Noun
  • New recruits have yet to offset retirements, and courts across the state remain critically understaffed.
    Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
  • This trend is driven by Baby Boomer retirements and immigrants exiting the workforce, partly due to aggressive deportation policies.
    Harry Holzer, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Alongside the free-roaming Sandalwood ponies that canter along the beach, Carol also oversees the nearby sanctuary and runs her own equine retreats on request.
    Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Jani offers overwater retreats with water slides that lead into turquoise waters in the Noonu Atoll.
    Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

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“Withdrawals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdrawals. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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