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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
Since contributions are made with after-tax dollars, investments in a Roth IRA can grow tax-free, and qualified withdrawals in retirement are also tax-free.
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Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 30 May 2026
Hastert, according to federal prosecutors, then lied to the FBI when asked about suspicious cash withdrawals from several banks.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
But that guidance may change to allow withdrawals only after the child’s 18th birthday, said Rita Assaf, vice president of retirement offerings at Fidelity.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 28 May 2026
For example, if Social Security benefits are combined with income from part-time work, retirement account withdrawals or other deposits, banks and courts may have a harder time determining which money qualifies for federal protection.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 28 May 2026
This may include Social Security, investment withdrawals, or other sources.
—Andrew Rosen, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
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
Each have different tax implications and different rules for early withdrawals.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 30 May 2026
Hastert, according to federal prosecutors, then lied to the FBI when asked about suspicious cash withdrawals from several banks.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
But that guidance may change to allow withdrawals only after the child’s 18th birthday, said Rita Assaf, vice president of retirement offerings at Fidelity.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 28 May 2026
For example, if Social Security benefits are combined with income from part-time work, retirement account withdrawals or other deposits, banks and courts may have a harder time determining which money qualifies for federal protection.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 28 May 2026
This may include Social Security, investment withdrawals, or other sources.
—Andrew Rosen, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
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
Each have different tax implications and different rules for early withdrawals.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdrawals
Noun
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They were introduced in 2014, and that year saw plenty of retirements with power unit problems.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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Staff cuts, retirements and a hiring freeze led to severe understaffing at the National Weather Service last year, although the agency has since hired hundreds of workers, following pressure from lawmakers and former weather service leaders including Uccellini.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Rooms With 139 rooms as well as 13 villas and residences, this property masters everything from romantic retreats to family vacations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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Summer homes, fishing cabins and modest retreats gradually gave way to more ambitious estates.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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“Withdrawals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdrawals. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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