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
The 4% rule traditionally involves withdrawing 4% of a portfolio in the first year of retirement and then adjusting the rate in subsequent years for inflation.
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Lorie Konish, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
The reaction to this was dynamic, which for some meant withdrawing from opportunities and for others contributed to burnout and decisions to leave their jobs altogether.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The city is withdrawing its motion as part of the agreement.
—Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Sep. 2025
Proliferators, including democracies, may be willing to accept the eventual international opprobrium that comes with violating or withdrawing from nonproliferation accords in the name of national security.
—Vipin Narang, Foreign Affairs, 5 Sep. 2025
Three surveillance photos included in court documents previously reviewed by McClatchy News show Muchimba wearing USPS clothing while withdrawing cash.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
By 2008, Americans were withdrawing, and combat deaths were subsiding to their lowest level since the start of the occupation.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 2 Sep. 2025
Offit said withdrawing research funding for mRNA vaccines could be particularly harmful in the event of a pandemic.
—Mustafa Fattah, NBC news, 25 Aug. 2025
Visma also confirmed on Monday that Axel Zingle would be withdrawing from the Vuelta following a crash that took down multiple riders, including his Visma team-mate Vingegaard, during Sunday’s second stage.
—Ali Rampling, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
Lorie Konish, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
The reaction to this was dynamic, which for some meant withdrawing from opportunities and for others contributed to burnout and decisions to leave their jobs altogether.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The city is withdrawing its motion as part of the agreement.
—Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Sep. 2025
Proliferators, including democracies, may be willing to accept the eventual international opprobrium that comes with violating or withdrawing from nonproliferation accords in the name of national security.
—Vipin Narang, Foreign Affairs, 5 Sep. 2025
Three surveillance photos included in court documents previously reviewed by McClatchy News show Muchimba wearing USPS clothing while withdrawing cash.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
By 2008, Americans were withdrawing, and combat deaths were subsiding to their lowest level since the start of the occupation.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 2 Sep. 2025
Offit said withdrawing research funding for mRNA vaccines could be particularly harmful in the event of a pandemic.
—Mustafa Fattah, NBC news, 25 Aug. 2025
Visma also confirmed on Monday that Axel Zingle would be withdrawing from the Vuelta following a crash that took down multiple riders, including his Visma team-mate Vingegaard, during Sunday’s second stage.
—Ali Rampling, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdrawing
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With a signature bright plum lip and highlight in her hair, Williams, 61, kept her people close but didn't shy away from the camera, allowing the fashion week photogs to capture her for a solid 15 minutes before retreating to one of the presentation's regal showrooms.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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That is because buyers have been retreating from the market due to ongoing affordability issues, including still-rising home prices, historically elevated mortgage rates, and growing economic concern linked to government policies.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Pressure campaigns have even led to traditional media outlets retracting previously positive reviews, further harming book sales and author reputations.—
Kevin Dickinson,
Big Think,
2 Sep. 2025
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APPs excel in positioning patients, opening surgical sites, retracting tissues, and closing incisions.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Inside the metal carry case, there’s the dermaplaning Facial Razor, complete with one handle and three durable stainless-steel blades that offer delicate precision when removing peach fuzz and dead skin cells.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps your direct manager has been cold over Slack lately, removing you from important assignments or emails.—
Julia Sullivan,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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HawaiianMiles joins Atmos Rewards on October 1, officially retiring the legacy program.—
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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JetBlue is retiring the E190s for more fuel-efficient planes with modern amenities.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Even worse, Park and his conservative successors had been bolstered by the very imperial forces from which the South Koreans had hoped to escape, in exchange for renouncing their right to forgive and to hold Japan accountable.—
Eun A Jo,
Foreign Affairs,
23 Nov. 2022
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But there’s no denying that this emerging dynamic gives billionaires and their space companies unprecedented power that could play out in exciting — and perhaps dangerous — ways.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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China is also ramping up its ability to target satellites, aimed at weakening or denying adversaries access to space, reported SCMP.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Withdrawing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdrawing. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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