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
Carlos Alcaraz isn’t in the tournament after withdrawing because of a wrist injury.
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Dan Zaksheske, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Depending on the circumstances, you may be restricted from withdrawing funds, making purchases with your debit card, transferring money or paying bills.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 June 2026
By withdrawing our funding, expertise and participation from the WHO, the United States also severely eroded the capacity of the global institution best positioned to respond to epidemics.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
The Kenyans ended their involvement in Haiti last month, withdrawing their last Kenyan police contingent and shipping out equipment, including armored vehicles used in the fight.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 May 2026
This statute of limitations can effectively block student loan forgiveness for borrowers who seek Borrower Defense relief too long after withdrawing or graduating.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The club has also lost Jim Rutherford’s experience, executive decisiveness and relationships, with the former president withdrawing from the day to day and becoming an adviser.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 19 May 2026
Even then, there’s a penalty on withdrawing funds before five years.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
The fallout led to Gaiman withdrawing from the project and Prime Video opting for a 90-minute finale rather than a full season.
—ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
Dan Zaksheske, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Depending on the circumstances, you may be restricted from withdrawing funds, making purchases with your debit card, transferring money or paying bills.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 June 2026
By withdrawing our funding, expertise and participation from the WHO, the United States also severely eroded the capacity of the global institution best positioned to respond to epidemics.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
The Kenyans ended their involvement in Haiti last month, withdrawing their last Kenyan police contingent and shipping out equipment, including armored vehicles used in the fight.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 May 2026
This statute of limitations can effectively block student loan forgiveness for borrowers who seek Borrower Defense relief too long after withdrawing or graduating.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The club has also lost Jim Rutherford’s experience, executive decisiveness and relationships, with the former president withdrawing from the day to day and becoming an adviser.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 19 May 2026
Even then, there’s a penalty on withdrawing funds before five years.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
The fallout led to Gaiman withdrawing from the project and Prime Video opting for a 90-minute finale rather than a full season.
—ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdrawing
Verb
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Haiti continues to stand before far larger powers — culturally, economically, politically — without retreating.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2026
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The video appears to show a person standing with a snow shovel outside the house, near the street, then retreating toward the house and tossing the shovel into the yard.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The Stärke’s Gen 2 retains all of this, down to the parking sensors and power-retracting soft top.—
Peter Nelson,
Robb Report,
27 May 2026
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Eveningside’s smaller arms holding on to the chains while Morningside’s longer arms propelled them, her fists and excess joints braced against the ground; their span lengthening, extending and retracting in the girls’ to and fro.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
Verb
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This is done by cutting back the growing tip of the trunk (called the central leader) during the first winter after planting and selectively removing side branches.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
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Some gardeners control the infestation by cutting the plants back or even removing them.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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The owner, Tom Furrier, was retiring after 45 years, closing up shop, and selling off the last of his stock.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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Twelve Democrats are competing to replace Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman, who is retiring after five terms.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The program calls for the recognition of Israel and renouncing armed struggle, effectively sidelining Hamas and other factions.—
SAM METZ,
Arkansas Online,
26 Apr. 2026
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The program calls for the recognition of Israel and renouncing armed struggle, effectively sidelining Hamas and other factions.—
Sam Metz,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Building such strategic trust doesn’t require an elimination of differences or denying competition, Lam said.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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The reassurances by his spouse and his aides denying that the 81-year-old president was suffering from cognitive decline wouldn't be enough.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Horn said in a news release on Monday that plans to create a new ban showed that repealing the original version was unnecessary.—
Dylan Lysen
June 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2026
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Of course, none of this involves repealing the laws of physics.—
David Szondy
May 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2026
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“Withdrawing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdrawing. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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