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a therapist who is especially good with withdrawn, emotionally troubled children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Recent Examples of withdrawn
Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 10 July 2025
Everyone reacts differently to a cancer diagnosis: some men may want to talk openly, others may become quiet or withdrawn.
—Alex Apatoff, People.com, 8 July 2025
Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
After Norman’s exit, O’Neil took the reins and refiled LIV’s OWGR application in July 2025, which was reportedly withdrawn in 2023 under ex-CEO Greg Norman.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
Notice if the child becomes withdrawn, anxious, or shows signs of distress connected to a friendship.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 10 July 2025
Everyone reacts differently to a cancer diagnosis: some men may want to talk openly, others may become quiet or withdrawn.
—Alex Apatoff, People.com, 8 July 2025
Verb
Luke Sharrett | Bloomberg | Getty Images Shares of Papa John's sank 10% on Tuesday following a report that Apollo Global has withdrawn its offer to take the pizza chain private.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
After Norman’s exit, O’Neil took the reins and refiled LIV’s OWGR application in July 2025, which was reportedly withdrawn in 2023 under ex-CEO Greg Norman.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdrawn
Adjective
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Running back Ryan Walters was just shy of 100 yards picking up 99 on 16 carries.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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Now McCaffrey is four yards shy of reaching 600 rushing yards and joining a club with Marshall Faulk and Brian Westbrook as the only NFL players with four seasons of 600-plus yards both rushing and receiving.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Unsurprisngly, Meg White, who retreated from public life and hasn’t been heard from for over a decade, was a no-show.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
9 Nov. 2025
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People retreated in fear that more would come.—
Kim Lane Scheppele,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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O'Connor is not the only beauty queen who has renounced her title in recent months.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
16 Dec. 2025
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Manny Diaz, mayor from 2001 to 2009, went on years later to be chairman of the Florida Democratic Party, but renounced his affiliation with the party prior to his first election.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
10 Dec. 2025
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Investigators removed the children from Brian's home.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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The move means the UAE has removed British universities from a list of higher education institutions eligible for state scholarships amid growing tensions over London's decision not to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization, The Financial Times reported.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Travis Konecny scored the lone Philadelphia goal 55 seconds into the second period.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Commissioner Ralph Rosado was the lone no-vote, questioning Reyes’ management experience and pointing to the absence of a national search.—
Tess Riski
January 8,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Owens and her parents, KGO 810 radio legend Ronn Owens and former KCBS reporter Jan Black, moved to Arizona during the coronavirus pandemic, after Ronn Owens retired from KGO-810 after 46 years.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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Christy officially retired from professional boxing in 2012.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The European countries that repealed their wealth taxes did so for varied reasons.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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In 2020, voters repealed the Gallagher Amendment in the state constitution, which locked in a certain ratio of residential to commercial property taxes that provided extra security for homeowners against sudden increases.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2026
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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.—
Daily News Staff,
New York Daily News,
26 May 2025
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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.—
Matt Hrodey,
Discover Magazine,
4 Oct. 2023
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“Withdrawn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdrawn. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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