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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
While Microsoft is moving forward with some facilities, the company withdrew plans for a data center in Caledonia, Wisconsin, amid loud opposition to its efforts there.
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Jordan Novet, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2026
The committee ultimately withdrew its subpoena.
—Stephen Groves, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Johnson subsequently withdrew from the case.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
Last week, Hochman insisted that Nick would receive proper representation after Jackson withdrew.
—Tracy Wright , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 11 Jan. 2026
On Thursday, the Minnesota agency tasked with investigating the killing withdrew after the FBI removed its access to case materials, scene evidence and investigative interviews.
—Riley Moser, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
This year’s proposal does not add taxes, and Newsom wants the state to rebuild its reserves after the state withdrew $7 billion from the rainy day fund last year.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Trump eventually withdrew the Guardsmen in December.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
Former North Crowley standout Ka’Morreun Pimpton also withdrew his name from the portal Sunday.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2026
Jordan Novet, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2026
The committee ultimately withdrew its subpoena.
—Stephen Groves, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Johnson subsequently withdrew from the case.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
Last week, Hochman insisted that Nick would receive proper representation after Jackson withdrew.
—Tracy Wright , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 11 Jan. 2026
On Thursday, the Minnesota agency tasked with investigating the killing withdrew after the FBI removed its access to case materials, scene evidence and investigative interviews.
—Riley Moser, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
This year’s proposal does not add taxes, and Newsom wants the state to rebuild its reserves after the state withdrew $7 billion from the rainy day fund last year.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Trump eventually withdrew the Guardsmen in December.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
Former North Crowley standout Ka’Morreun Pimpton also withdrew his name from the portal Sunday.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdrew
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The victim retreated into the gym, and the suspect left the scene, according to police.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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No longer a complete unknown wrapped in the Bob Dylan mystique, Chalamet has energized a balky awards circuit whose stars and filmmakers years ago had retreated from the rigors of self-promotion, with some still preferring to avoid it.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
8 Jan. 2026
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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
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The 84-year-old eventually retired from acting and chose a quiet life away from Hollywood.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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The town council conducted a nationwide search and decided the best candidate was a local resident who had retired from the police department.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
10 Jan. 2026
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When the steering wheel is retracted, the vehicle activates a passenger airbag integrated into the instrument panel.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Roadsters have an overall driving appeal, notably with tops retracted.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
4 Jan. 2026
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Chicago pulled within 21-16 on D'Andre Swift's 5-yard run early in the fourth quarter.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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The slightly oversized cut offers comfort for long travel days, while looking pulled-together.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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At the time, ICE had requested local officials hold him in jail, but that request was denied, the affidavit said.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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The agency that was set to investigate before being denied access to evidence and case materials is called the Force Investigations Unit of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, part of the Department of Public Safety.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
9 Jan. 2026
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But a witness’ account contradicted Siebenaller’s statement.—
Jamie Landers,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Jan. 2026
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Those findings, published in 2020, contradicted the earlier hypothesis and raised doubts as to whether the species should be considered a hominin at all.—
Cody Cottier,
Scientific American,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Withdrew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdrew. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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