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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 retracted
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
After President Joe Biden withdrew his reelection campaign yesterday, the endorsements have been rolling in for Vice President Kamala Harris to be selected as the Democratic nominee for the upcoming election.
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Anna Tingley, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
While the Dartmouth players withdrew their unionization petition after the 2024 presidential election, their success could inspire similar efforts at other schools.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Moulton’s Senate primary rationale, stated or otherwise, rests on the enduring public image of former President Joe Biden, who withdrew from his 2024 reelection bid after a disastrous debate against Trump revealed limitations of being in office at age 82 and beyond.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2025
One recruit voluntary withdrew from the competition before the end of the episode.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
Net flows – the money invested minus the amount clients withdrew – is among the most critical financial metrics for asset managers.
—Kevin Stankiewicz,morgan Chittum, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2025
But by July, his government lost the majority in the Israeli parliament after two of its parties withdrew from his coalition and left him in control of just 50 of the 120 seats, which could pose a significant threat should a push for early elections be attempted again.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Tokyo theaters reportedly received threats of violence, and Toho quickly withdrew its support for a domestic release.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Other comedians have publicly shared their reasoning for refusing the festival invitation, including Atsuko Okatsuka, who cited restrictive content guidelines, and Nimesh Patel, who withdrew after an initial agreement.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Anna Tingley, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
While the Dartmouth players withdrew their unionization petition after the 2024 presidential election, their success could inspire similar efforts at other schools.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Moulton’s Senate primary rationale, stated or otherwise, rests on the enduring public image of former President Joe Biden, who withdrew from his 2024 reelection bid after a disastrous debate against Trump revealed limitations of being in office at age 82 and beyond.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2025
One recruit voluntary withdrew from the competition before the end of the episode.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
Net flows – the money invested minus the amount clients withdrew – is among the most critical financial metrics for asset managers.
—Kevin Stankiewicz,morgan Chittum, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2025
But by July, his government lost the majority in the Israeli parliament after two of its parties withdrew from his coalition and left him in control of just 50 of the 120 seats, which could pose a significant threat should a push for early elections be attempted again.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Tokyo theaters reportedly received threats of violence, and Toho quickly withdrew its support for a domestic release.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Other comedians have publicly shared their reasoning for refusing the festival invitation, including Atsuko Okatsuka, who cited restrictive content guidelines, and Nimesh Patel, who withdrew after an initial agreement.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdrew
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Since the auto industry has retreated, Flint has been marred by poverty and violence.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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But previous Daniel Jones models would have withered after such an ugly start and retreated to an all-checkdown menu for the rest of the game.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Watkins later retracted her statements after she was sensationalized by the media.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
6 Oct. 2025
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The prominent medical publisher BMJ Group has retracted a study that found apple cider vinegar could help people achieve dramatic weight loss.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
5 Oct. 2025
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The trepidation that led to Ohtani’s early exit from his start against these same Phillies last month — when Ohtani was removed from a no-hitter after five innings in an eventual loss — is not part of the calculus this time.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
4 Oct. 2025
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The church removed several of its officials following a law firm's investigation into the allegations in November.—
Nolan Clay,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Strahm had just retired the right-handed hitting Mookie Betts and has actually been better against right-handers than lefties this season.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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With 12-year-old Bentley now retired from running, Otis carries on the family tradition – sprinting down the same hill with the same excitement.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement Lee also renounced any concept of gender roles, longing for full social equality regardless of gender or race.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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Beijing views Taiwan as its own territory and has never renounced the use of force to bring Taipei under its control.—
Jan Camenzind Broomby,
NPR,
5 Sep. 2025
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The number of people using the FAIR plan for fire insurance has increased dramatically in recent years as companies have pulled back business in the state due to losses caused by major wildfires arising from risks due to climate change and other factors.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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On their first possession, Mahomes stood in the pocket with the Chiefs in the red zone, spotted receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster open down the middle and pulled the trigger on a third-down pass.—
Sam McDowell
October 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
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Country music artist Morgan Wallen initially denied throwing a chair off the roof of Nashville bar Chief’s in 2024, according to police video footage obtained by The Associated Press.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
1 Oct. 2025
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Combs remains behind bars, having been denied bail prior to sentencing.—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Four months after a man was killed in a crash with an 18-wheeler on Interstate 30 in Arlington, the truck’s driver was arrested because surveillance video contradicted his statement, Arlington police said in a news release on Monday.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Oct. 2025
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Dassey contradicted himself numerous times during the confession, and later recanted it entirely.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Withdrew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdrew. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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