withdrawals

Definition of withdrawalsnext
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 Private credit funds, meanwhile, often restrict withdrawals during times of stress. Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026 And that's something a CD can offer – not only against market conditions but also against an endless cycle of withdrawals and deposits that a costly early withdrawal penalty can easily discourage. Matt Richardson, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026 To ensure that water is shared across boundaries, the seven states within the basin agreed to the Colorado River Compact in 1922, setting limits on water withdrawals from the river. Dave White, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026 People who have already retired may want to cut back on spending and withdrawals after sharp market downturns, because bigger withdrawals will remove more potential compounding ability in the future. Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026 Yet organizers announced last week that West would headline the Wireless Festival in North London for the entirety of its three-night run in July, invoking outrage from politicians and withdrawals from festival sponsors. Neda Ulaby, NPR, 5 Apr. 2026 As with any addiction, people who stop smoking might experience cravings and withdrawals. Bautista Vivanco, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026 And at the federal level, the Electronic Fund Transfer Act protects you from unauthorized withdrawals. Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026 If the tech sector declines, the resulting drawdown can significantly reduce your base for withdrawals—at a point when there may be little time to recover. Doug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdrawals
Noun
  • For gamblers, especially younger ones who are just starting to earn and build the savings that will undergird their retirements, that can mean life-altering losses of wealth and financial stability.
    Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
  • 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, 10 Apr. 2026
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  • According to By the Sea’s website, the company owns seven Panama City Beach beachfront hotels, two group retreats and two beachfront restaurants.
    David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
  • This part of the Indian Himalayas is especially important for pilgrims seeking spiritual retreats, most famously at the Kainchi Dham ashram, where Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg spent time.
    Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026

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“Withdrawals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdrawals. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.

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