1
as in retreats
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 renounces
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 removes
to take away from a place or position
withdrew her hand from the table
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Recent Examples of withdraws
If the Pentagon withdraws support, the Scouts would have to scramble to replace medical care, transportation and other emergency services.
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Graham Smith, NPR, 26 Feb. 2026
Antonio Delgado withdraws from New York governor race after Mamdani backs Hochul.
—FOXNews.com, 11 Feb. 2026
As the Church withdraws its sanction, the exorcists must confront the demonic force alone, pushing their faith to its limits as the entity threatens global annihilation.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
The law is implemented across a number of scenarios, including if the President dies or resigns while in office under Section 1 or the President themselves withdraws from the position, which can be temporarily, under Section 3.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 21 Jan. 2026
While Block is in the fourth grade, after his family moves from Indiana to Texas, his mother withdraws him from school, convinced that a traditional academic environment will stifle his budding writerly gifts.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
Haru and Luis love competing in Tokyo’s ballroom dance scene, but after tragedy strikes, Haru withdraws into isolation.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 10 Dec. 2025
If a parent later withdraws permission, the app developer must be notified to disable access.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2025
The surgeon withdraws the balloon and then squeezes the implant in through a sterile funnel before closing the incision.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 15 Oct. 2025
Graham Smith, NPR, 26 Feb. 2026
Antonio Delgado withdraws from New York governor race after Mamdani backs Hochul.
—FOXNews.com, 11 Feb. 2026
As the Church withdraws its sanction, the exorcists must confront the demonic force alone, pushing their faith to its limits as the entity threatens global annihilation.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
The law is implemented across a number of scenarios, including if the President dies or resigns while in office under Section 1 or the President themselves withdraws from the position, which can be temporarily, under Section 3.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 21 Jan. 2026
While Block is in the fourth grade, after his family moves from Indiana to Texas, his mother withdraws him from school, convinced that a traditional academic environment will stifle his budding writerly gifts.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
Haru and Luis love competing in Tokyo’s ballroom dance scene, but after tragedy strikes, Haru withdraws into isolation.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 10 Dec. 2025
If a parent later withdraws permission, the app developer must be notified to disable access.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2025
The surgeon withdraws the balloon and then squeezes the implant in through a sterile funnel before closing the incision.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdraws
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By Saturday night, geomagnetic activity weakens and retreats north, making aurora visibility in Iowa unlikely or very limited.—
Lucia Cheng,
Des Moines Register,
20 Mar. 2026
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After a painful breakup, college junior Blake Logan retreats to her family's lake house in Tahoe and meets Wyatt Graham.—
Jessica Moore,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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Its constitution renounces the right to wage war as a means of settling such disputes.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
19 Mar. 2026
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She’s also supported revising Japan’s pacifist constitution, particularly Article 9, which renounces war and bans military forces.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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Their design removes the top tube entirely, leaving a wide open gap between the seat and the handlebar (aka no fancy dismount maneuvers required, like swinging your leg over a high top tube).—
Erica Zazo,
Outside,
27 Mar. 2026
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That removes years of planning uncertainty.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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Pairing up Horse mounted patrol officers are trained to be able to ride any horse within their unit, but they’re paired with one in particular, until the animal retires.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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With some help from the Aggies defense, Peters retires three straight batters and boasts two straight strikeouts.—
Zoe Collins Rath,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Mar. 2026
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The boom microphone is a capsule on a flexible wire arm that retracts into the cup.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
6 Mar. 2026
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The padded backpack straps also impressed testers, most notably a design that retracts straps in a stash pocket when needed.—
Drew Zieff,
Outside,
17 Feb. 2026
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But in Bait — where Ahmed pulls triple duty as creator, executive producer, and star — much of Shah’s story comes from specific aspects of Ahmed’s life, making the series perhaps his most personal project to date.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
27 Mar. 2026
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But what appears to be a dream opportunity unravels as JP pulls Tyler into a violent downward spiral.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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The stinger on the scene, where Katie flees and Greg mistakenly gets caught peeping on two girls smooching, is good for some giggles.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
9 Mar. 2026
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Seemingly a united front, Michaela agrees to stay in London upon Francesca’s request, but secretly flees in the finale.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2026
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In the last 24 hours, regional powers — particularly the UAE — have signaled a hardening of their stance toward Iran despite apparent efforts by the White House to find an off-ramp from the conflict, touting peace talks with the Islamic Republic, which denies negotiations are taking place.—
Holly Ellyatt,Emma Graham,
CNBC,
26 Mar. 2026
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Maduro has pleaded not guilty and denies being involved in drug trafficking.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Withdraws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdraws. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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