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 By contrast, traditional IRAs are funded with pre-tax dollars for an upfront benefit and withdrawals that are taxed. Medora Lee, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026 In November, the firm restricted withdrawals, and in February bought back 15% of the outstanding shares in one fund to refund cash, and in another vehicle, ended its regular quarterly liquidity payments. Shawn Tully, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026 Emergency withdrawals are capped at $1,000 a year for most purposes. Jasmin Suknanan,dan Avery, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026 Earnings and withdrawals are tax-free when used for a broad range of qualified expenses. Michael Frerichs, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 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 Generally, those who are 73 and have given up working must make withdrawals from traditional IRA, SEP IRA, SIMPLE IRA and retirement plan accounts every year. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdrawals
Noun
  • The 17-member Cook County Board is guaranteed at least four new faces next year thanks to two retirements and two ambitious congressional hopefuls.
    A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Boeing projects demand for some 660,000 new pilots globally over the next two decades, driven by growing air travel demand and a wave of retirements.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
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  • Discover four lake retreats currently for sale with the luxury brokerage, and get in touch with their experts to see more.
    Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Madera has devoted his fortune to restoring historic estates and transforming them into intimate luxury retreats.
    Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2026

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“Withdrawals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdrawals. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.

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