1
as in retreating
to move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable)
the army was forced to withdraw from the line of battle
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2
as in retracting
to solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to)
withdrew the offer of surrender upon hearing the terms
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3
as in removing
to take away from a place or position
withdrew her hand from the table
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Recent Examples of withdrawing
While conventional wisdom had long been that consumers should build up a certain level of savings — six months' worth of living expenses, for example — those who study the accounts now consider saving to be a dynamic process of paying in, withdrawing, and then replenishing.
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Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
The military held a similar security strip from 1985 until 2000, before withdrawing after years of steady casualties, a toll that is accumulating once again.
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Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Hezbollah has refused to halt its attacks unless Israel commits to withdrawing from Lebanon.
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Arkansas Online,
21 June 2026
Hezbollah has refused to halt attacks unless Israel commits to withdrawing.
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Aamer Madhani,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
The cameras had been slated for installation ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but have been delayed due to technical issues and the state of Missouri withdrawing funding over privacy concerns.
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Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
21 June 2026
After battling through injury during Saturday's third round at the RBC Canadian Open, Brooks Koepka opted not to give it a go in the final round, ultimately withdrawing from the PGA Tour event on Sunday morning.
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Mark Harris,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
This is because Roth IRAs allow withdrawals of your contributions penalty-free (there are, however, stipulations for withdrawing earnings).
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Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
12 June 2026
Trump has mused about withdrawing from it.
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ABC News,
12 June 2026
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
The military held a similar security strip from 1985 until 2000, before withdrawing after years of steady casualties, a toll that is accumulating once again.
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Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Hezbollah has refused to halt its attacks unless Israel commits to withdrawing from Lebanon.
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Arkansas Online,
21 June 2026
Hezbollah has refused to halt attacks unless Israel commits to withdrawing.
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Aamer Madhani,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
The cameras had been slated for installation ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but have been delayed due to technical issues and the state of Missouri withdrawing funding over privacy concerns.
—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
21 June 2026
After battling through injury during Saturday's third round at the RBC Canadian Open, Brooks Koepka opted not to give it a go in the final round, ultimately withdrawing from the PGA Tour event on Sunday morning.
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Mark Harris,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
This is because Roth IRAs allow withdrawals of your contributions penalty-free (there are, however, stipulations for withdrawing earnings).
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Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
12 June 2026
Trump has mused about withdrawing from it.
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ABC News,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdrawing
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That may help to explain why premium spirits brands are not retreating in the face of no-and-low.
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But retreating indoors can come at a cost.
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said in a recall notice that the seat belts in certain Expedition and Lincoln vehicles may inadvertently lock, preventing the belt from retracting or extending.
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The Salton Sea has been retracting as the climate has become hotter, leaving behind pesticides and fertilizers in toxic dust from the multibillion-dollar local agricultural industry that blow through our communities, contributing to the asthma crisis facing our children.
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Crews are focusing on the 15 feet along the roadsides, trimming trees that are still alive to help prevent fire from laddering into the crowns and removing dead trees.
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In fact, according to Rakestraw, one of the biggest mistakes homeowners make is assuming the babies have been abandoned and removing them immediately.
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Matthews responded by retiring Tommy Edman for the first time in three at-bats and striking out backup catcher Chuckie Robinson.
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In the 7th Congressional District, Mamdani is backing Assemblywoman Claire Valdez, who is vying to take over retiring Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez's seat.
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Corbett, of Palatine, announced his independent candidacy days after renouncing the current state of the Republican Party and dropping his consulting business work with GOP contenders.
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The program calls for the recognition of Israel and renouncing armed struggle, effectively sidelining Hamas and other factions.
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University of California Health is denying reports that human bodies donated for research and education at UC San Diego in La Jolla were sold to the Navy and the Israel Defense Forces for military medical training.
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And no one is denying the tensions between certain governments.
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Council members narrowly passed the ordinance repealing the ban by a 7-5 vote, with some voting against the measure as a form of protest.
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And yet, Mamdani found time to talk about the Knicks’ playoff run, including repealing bedtime so children could watch the NBA Finals.
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“Withdrawing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdrawing. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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