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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
Al-Sudani secured the most seats in November’s parliamentary elections but withdrew his candidacy this month.
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Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The Doc actor withdrew his restraining order request in December.
—Sean Mandell, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Udinski withdrew on Monday after a second interview to remain in Jacksonville as offensive coordinator.
—CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Neither side withdrew from the four-month-old ceasefire during its initial phase, as international mediators pressed Israel and Hamas toward subsequent steps.
—Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Hometown favorite Michael Kim (Torrey Pines High School) withdrew from the tournament on Monday because of an injury.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Scope continued to interact with Deutsche Finance but ultimately withdrew the rating when the firm said it was no longer needed, according to the statement.
—Arno Schuetze, Bloomberg, 27 Jan. 2026
Back in June 2025, Baldoni’s team withdrew their bid to subpoena Swift, and instead successfully petitioned for access to said text exchanges.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
Talankin, realizing that history was unfolding before his eyes, promptly withdrew his resignation.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 23 Jan. 2026
Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The Doc actor withdrew his restraining order request in December.
—Sean Mandell, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Udinski withdrew on Monday after a second interview to remain in Jacksonville as offensive coordinator.
—CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Neither side withdrew from the four-month-old ceasefire during its initial phase, as international mediators pressed Israel and Hamas toward subsequent steps.
—Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Hometown favorite Michael Kim (Torrey Pines High School) withdrew from the tournament on Monday because of an injury.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Scope continued to interact with Deutsche Finance but ultimately withdrew the rating when the firm said it was no longer needed, according to the statement.
—Arno Schuetze, Bloomberg, 27 Jan. 2026
Back in June 2025, Baldoni’s team withdrew their bid to subpoena Swift, and instead successfully petitioned for access to said text exchanges.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
Talankin, realizing that history was unfolding before his eyes, promptly withdrew his resignation.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdrew
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Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index retreated nearly 2%, leading losses in the region.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Moments later, the agents released the man and retreated.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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Born rich, yet sought a life of poverty Born into a merchant family in the Umbrian town of Assisi, in present-day Italy, around 1181, Francis famously renounced his family’s wealth.—
Vanessa Corcoran,
The Conversation,
2 Feb. 2026
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Through the request, Franyelis renounced her claim to seek asylum in the United States and asked Reingold to let her self-deport.—
Maeva Bambuck,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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That lawsuit ended earlier this month after the immigrant detainee who filed the case agreed to be removed from the United States.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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It was rapidly removed, but an image of the listing was grabbed ahead of that.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Just because you’re retired doesn’t mean insurance is off the table.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Social Security benefits — paid mostly to recipients who are older or retired — are typically paid on Wednesdays.—
Mike Snider,
Freep.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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This too has also recently been redesigned, with a palette of greens and corals, as well as a sunroof that can be retracted on beautiful days.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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Look for models with a telescoping handle that is long enough to reach the wall when fully extended, and that can be retracted to a shorter length for easy storage.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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The city has now pulled its offer to purchase the new facility and has no plans to pursue any other properties for such purposes.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Another child, a toddler, died at a Virginia hospital after being pulled from a frigid pond Monday, according to local police.—
Russ Bynum,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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On Monday, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles had denied Thompson's request to commute his death sentence to a lesser penalty.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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Tehran has denied the allegations.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Some of the claims by Bovino and other officials were contradicted by witnesses and video from the scene.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Bystander videos contradicted each claim, instead showing Pretti holding a cellphone and helping a woman who had been pepper sprayed by a federal officer.—
Bill Barrow,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Withdrew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdrew. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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