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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 withdrew
Mickelson, who turns 56 next week, withdrew from professional golf this year because of family health reasons, last playing at the LIV Golf South Africa in March.
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Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
In April 2025, just days after the federal court hearing, the LA County Board of Supervisors withdrew hundreds of millions of dollars in funding for LAHSA, opting to create a new county-run agency for homeless services.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Stewart, a Republican who left office in November to campaign for governor, withdrew from the race days before the GOP nominating convention when her credit card records become public.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
Getty Images Serena Williams’ return to the tennis court at Queen’s Club has ended prematurely after doubles partner Victoria Mboko withdrew from the tournament with a knee injury.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Jolly’s announcement comes a week after his main opponent for the Democratic nomination, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, withdrew from the race after being diagnosed with prostate cancer.
—Romy Ellenbogen Herald, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
Within hours of the murder, Lopez withdrew money from Lopez-Custodio’s bank account at a liquor store ATM.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
Less than a week later, the UA withdrew the offer.
—Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 29 May 2026
Silina resigned in mid-May after one of her coalition partners withdrew its support and left her without a majority.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
In April 2025, just days after the federal court hearing, the LA County Board of Supervisors withdrew hundreds of millions of dollars in funding for LAHSA, opting to create a new county-run agency for homeless services.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Stewart, a Republican who left office in November to campaign for governor, withdrew from the race days before the GOP nominating convention when her credit card records become public.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
Getty Images Serena Williams’ return to the tennis court at Queen’s Club has ended prematurely after doubles partner Victoria Mboko withdrew from the tournament with a knee injury.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Jolly’s announcement comes a week after his main opponent for the Democratic nomination, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, withdrew from the race after being diagnosed with prostate cancer.
—Romy Ellenbogen Herald, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
Within hours of the murder, Lopez withdrew money from Lopez-Custodio’s bank account at a liquor store ATM.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
Less than a week later, the UA withdrew the offer.
—Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 29 May 2026
Silina resigned in mid-May after one of her coalition partners withdrew its support and left her without a majority.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdrew
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Those shifts mean that while the reopening of Hormuz will still be significant, prices have already heavily retreated from their highs.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
12 June 2026
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Seeking a brief escape from the public grief that had engulfed her family, 34-year-old Jackie retreated to the White House family quarters and found the British royal entertaining her young son.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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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.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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She’s since voted to block military aid to Israel and renounced the group.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
1 June 2026
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Eco effort While the property has removed single-use plastics from the guest rooms and spa, small single-use plastic water bottles are still prevalent throughout the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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The papery outer layers are removed before consumption, helping reduce exposure.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
10 June 2026
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Angels starter Reid Detmers retired his first 15 batters before Shay Whitcomb homered leading off the sixth.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Beyond just one calamitous year, Payton took over a team that had lost its way for nearly a decade since Peyton Manning retired after Super Bowl 50.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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Just last month, the jet retracted its landing gear for the first time, revealing how the aircraft will look when in full flight.—
Brett Tingley,
Space.com,
1 June 2026
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But the flip side of love for a brand is hate and woe when customers feel betrayed—when the service falls short or a beloved perk is retracted.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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Detmers was still 15 pitches shy of his season-high when Suzuki pulled him.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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The righty was later pulled after allowing singles to the first two batters of the fifth inning, both of whom later scored and counted against Morris’ statline.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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But ever since Hay filed his civil suit against Combs, the musician’s attorneys have fiercely denied his allegations.—
Elizabeth Wagmeister,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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Boats arriving from Haiti’s seaports will soon be required to operate under enhanced security measures or risk being denied entry into the United States.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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The process through which these attacks in Iran were ordered contradicted the intent of America’s founders in giving Congress the power to declare war.—
Steven Andreasen,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
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Although Raber and Eli initially alleged that their affair had ended six months before June 2009, their text messages later contradicted those claims.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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“Withdrew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdrew. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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