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 At 18, accounts can convert to a Roth IRA, allowing tax-free growth and withdrawals for qualified uses like higher education or a first home. Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026 Adults cannot make withdrawals on teens’ trust, in this case by asking them to share their life experiences and invest their energy and effort into cooperating with adults, if the adults have not built up their trust account. Krista Mehari, The Conversation, 23 July 2026 Still, planning for medicare premiums, supplemental private insurance and long-term care can provide a buffer against surprise medical expenses and unexpected withdrawals from your portfolio. Evan Zimmer, CNBC, 22 July 2026 Even though Yates told staff of her drug use history, staff placed her in a cell where she would not be monitored for withdrawals or overdoses, the suit alleged. Theresa Clift july 17, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026 Trump lifted those withdrawals — that’ll take effect in 60 days. Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 16 July 2026 While the cost of living in Southgate is about five percent higher than the national average, Florida residents have no income tax, a significant saving for many, with no levy on Social Security, income, or withdrawals from pre-tax accounts. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026
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Noun
  • Couples with adult children often have to save for their own retirements.
    Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 16 July 2026
  • Marylanders should demand a pragmatic energy policy that prioritizes energy supply, pauses premature plant retirements and fast-tracks reliable generation.
    Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 8 July 2026
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  • The issue is not a shortage of strategic plans, planning sessions or executive retreats.
    Allison Mais, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Companies are increasingly planning out-of-the-box retreats akin to kid’s birthday parties.
    Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 27 July 2026

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“Withdrawals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdrawals. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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