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 Just 4% of 401(k) plans allow the $1,000 emergency 401(k) withdrawals, according to a recent Vanguard analysis. Lorie Konish, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026 Trump’s treatment of alliance commitments in Europe and Asia as conditional and transactional changes their essential character even without major troop withdrawals or the use of force against allies. Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026 Rain and snow are the income, while evaporation, plant use, runoff, and human withdrawals are the expenditure. Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Aug. 2026 Methadone, a powerful medication used to quell withdrawals and help people addicted to opioids achieve stability, is the most effective tool for treating opioid addiction. Lev Facher, STAT, 14 Aug. 2026 Money grows tax-deferred, and account holders pay taxes on withdrawals. Jessica Lipscomb, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026 Barnes' and Rodriguez's names remain on the ballot due to their late withdrawals from the race. Caroline Linton, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026 To make something cool involves an uncool process of zoning permits, building codes, and cash withdrawals. Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 10 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
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Noun
  • That far outpaces the 26% in the same age group who believe their retirements will be mostly funded by 401(k)s, IRAs and other retirement accounts, the poll found.
    Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Its tally of nine retirements is only beaten by Aston (10), and is four clear of Red Bull, the next-worst team.
    Luke Smith, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The Selling Sunset–style beach retreats span up to nearly 11,000 square feet, featuring double-height living spaces and kitchenettes.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Upscale retreats are being designed to blend seamlessly into some of the African country’s most remote environments; being hard to find offers the ultimate in exclusivity.
    Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026

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“Withdrawals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdrawals. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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