as in shy
not comfortable around people
a therapist who is especially good with withdrawn, emotionally troubled children
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as in retreated
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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as in renounced
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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as in removed
to take away from a place or position
withdrew her hand from the table
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Recent Examples of withdrawn
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
20 May 2026
His is a more enlightened era, but Hannes, lonely and withdrawn, doesn’t share his classmates’ interest in campus sit-ins and free love.
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Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
Hector Vickers,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
The city of Fort Lauderdale initially expressed interest in using the site for a safety training center but has withdrawn its proposal.
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Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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Read more on the deadly ripple effects of withdrawn aid.
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Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
20 May 2026
His is a more enlightened era, but Hannes, lonely and withdrawn, doesn’t share his classmates’ interest in campus sit-ins and free love.
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Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
Verb
The other England exile following the incident at a Chelsea nightclub, Gus Atkinson, was also withdrawn midway through the County Championship game.
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Hector Vickers,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
The city of Fort Lauderdale initially expressed interest in using the site for a safety training center but has withdrawn its proposal.
—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdrawn
Adjective
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The final attendance number fell just shy of a sellout at 68,391.
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On Thursday, the EU Council formally adopted two regulations that officially enact the tariff commitments established last August, completing the legislative process just days shy of the July 4 deadline.
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Devers petulantly left the field, avoided handshakes and butt slaps in the dugout, and retreated to the clubhouse.
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While both benchmarks have retreated from the highs of the Iran crisis, crude remains much higher than pre-war levels.
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What follows are dozens of examples of how those whose names are familiar (or aren’t) and legendary (or infamous) for their actions while representing the state have been embraced (or renounced) by the rest of the country and beyond.
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She’s since voted to block military aid to Israel and renounced the group.
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His father's tombstone usually has the American flag, Irish flag and a military flag flanking either side, but those appeared to be removed on Monday.
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Despite initially playing through the pain, Arraez was removed from the game before the top of the fifth inning.
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That could lead to Arraez making it in as a reserve, or the Giants’ lone selection or selections being a pitcher or pitchers.
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The sun was blinding, my lone witness.
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Ashcraft eventually settled in and retired the last 10 batters.
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Opener Casey Legumina retired the first four batters before Ian Seymour (4-1) took over in the second inning.
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Carrera can now only afford to take only one or two classes a semester after his in-state tuition was repealed.
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The extension is expected to generate approximately $925,000 annually and will continue unless repealed by voters.
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Rangel, a mustachioed, natty dresser rarely seen with a hair out of place, hardly had a reputation for a shy and retiring personality.
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After running more than 400 games, the researchers concluded that a fully passive style of scavenging – snatching some carrion when no one is looking – was too retiring and less than ideal.
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“Withdrawn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdrawn. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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