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
Lebanese officials have pushed for a ceasefire, while Israel has framed the negotiations around Hezbollah’s disarmament and a potential peace deal, without publicly committing to halting hostilities or withdrawing its forces.
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ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
Jason Baer, the lawyer who’d shared several cases with Motta, began the process of withdrawing as co-counsel at the first sign of a federal investigation.
—Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
The Democratic candidate faced immediate calls to end his campaign, with many supporters withdrawing their endorsements.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 13 Apr. 2026
World Liberty Financial borrowed so much USD1 from Dolomite that there is little left to borrow, meaning users who previously deposited the stablecoin on Dolomite may have trouble withdrawing, Vaiman said.
—Jack Kubinec, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
The bill would require parents to notify the school district in person when withdrawing a child from public schools.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2026
Iranian media outlets say Tehran is suspending tanker traffic through the strait and considering withdrawing from the deal with Washington over Israeli attacks in Lebanon.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
But selling stocks in your 401(k) account and withdrawing cash packs a double whammy.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Pepsi — who partnered with the festival for over a decade — ended its long-standing support by withdrawing from the event.
—Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
Jason Baer, the lawyer who’d shared several cases with Motta, began the process of withdrawing as co-counsel at the first sign of a federal investigation.
—Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
The Democratic candidate faced immediate calls to end his campaign, with many supporters withdrawing their endorsements.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 13 Apr. 2026
World Liberty Financial borrowed so much USD1 from Dolomite that there is little left to borrow, meaning users who previously deposited the stablecoin on Dolomite may have trouble withdrawing, Vaiman said.
—Jack Kubinec, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
The bill would require parents to notify the school district in person when withdrawing a child from public schools.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2026
Iranian media outlets say Tehran is suspending tanker traffic through the strait and considering withdrawing from the deal with Washington over Israeli attacks in Lebanon.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
But selling stocks in your 401(k) account and withdrawing cash packs a double whammy.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Pepsi — who partnered with the festival for over a decade — ended its long-standing support by withdrawing from the event.
—Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdrawing
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Glaciers all over the world -- especially in Antarctica -- are also retreating at a rapid pace, recent research shows.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The alarmed father then began retreating while shouting for their daughter to drive away.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Self-retracting nozzles are the most hygienic.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The ruthlessness of the producers cutting folk off mid-speech or retracting the microphone and upping the music volume was belittling to those on stage.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2026
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He is then seen slowly approaching the victim, checking his surroundings, and removing his shoes before grabbing her from behind.—
Ana Maria Soler,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The surgery involved removing 40 percent of Erbert's skull and required a follow-up skull implant surgery, per the Los Angeles Times.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
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More In 2018, Xcel Energy was the first energy company to commit to being 100% carbon free, with plans to build up wind, geothermal, solar, and storage while retiring its coal plants.—
Steve Gelsi,
semafor.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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During his final flight before retiring, the pilot reportedly flew the Boeing 757 extremely low over his hometown of Vestmannaeyjar, located off the southern coast of Iceland, without authorization from Icelandair.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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Returning to the guitars that characterized the band’s earliest work without renouncing their latter-day synths, MacFarlane gives Graham’s ruminations an urgent tenderness.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Pitchfork,
31 Mar. 2026
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The association filed several lawsuits challenging the constitutionality of the fee, including one that remains pending that argues there should be no cost for renouncing one’s citizenship.—
Matthew Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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His complaint alleged that the state’s actions had left him with a financial burden of more than $20,000 per year by denying the vouchers to both of his children.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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Pressed by rival camps, pursued by the political press corps, the claims were largely confined to unvetted corners of the internet until this week, when Swalwell’s campaign — knowing the whispers were getting louder — issued a public statement denying any wrongdoing.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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While Washington’s policies drive prices up, our state has lowered costs where the state has jurisdiction — by repealing the grocery tax and capping child care expenses.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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The four measures passed by nearly 2-to-1 ratios, with nearly 14,000 votes in favor of repealing each ordinance and approximately 7,500 votes to keep them.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Withdrawing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdrawing. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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