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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
Indeed, Paramount+ withdrew from Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland in 2022 to make way for SkyShowtime.
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Jake Kanter, Deadline, 15 May 2026
After the student protests against him, Schapiro withdrew from giving his speech at Georgetown.
—Jonathan Zimmerman, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
The other Jane Does either did not come forward or withdrew.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Duterte withdrew the Philippines from the ICC in 2019 in a move human rights activists say was aimed at escaping accountability.
—Joeal Calupitan, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
In the lead-up to the Contest, five countries – Ireland, Spain, Slovenia, Iceland and the Netherlands — withdrew, pointing to Israel’s conduct during its war in Gaza as the reason.
—Andrew Flanagan, Variety, 13 May 2026
Carle reportedly withdrew from consideration for the head coach job with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2025.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Prosecutors were intending to keep Wright behind bars until his trial but withdrew their request during the hearing.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
The announcement came a week after Beale withdrew a separate proposal in Gardner following resident opposition and the city’s refusal to offer tax incentives.
—Ian Cummings, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
Jake Kanter, Deadline, 15 May 2026
After the student protests against him, Schapiro withdrew from giving his speech at Georgetown.
—Jonathan Zimmerman, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
The other Jane Does either did not come forward or withdrew.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Duterte withdrew the Philippines from the ICC in 2019 in a move human rights activists say was aimed at escaping accountability.
—Joeal Calupitan, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
In the lead-up to the Contest, five countries – Ireland, Spain, Slovenia, Iceland and the Netherlands — withdrew, pointing to Israel’s conduct during its war in Gaza as the reason.
—Andrew Flanagan, Variety, 13 May 2026
Carle reportedly withdrew from consideration for the head coach job with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2025.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Prosecutors were intending to keep Wright behind bars until his trial but withdrew their request during the hearing.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
The announcement came a week after Beale withdrew a separate proposal in Gardner following resident opposition and the city’s refusal to offer tax incentives.
—Ian Cummings, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdrew
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Over the last four years, carriers have retreated from the state entirely or have paused writing new policies.—
Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
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In an attempt to spark inspiration for a new Little Death origin story, Kris pays a visit to the present-day Billy, played by a regal, knowing Gillian Anderson, who retreated from public life after that first installment and whom Kris hopes to persuade to appear in her reboot.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
14 May 2026
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Beijing has never renounced the use of force to unify Taiwan with the Chinese mainland.—
Jan Camenzind Broomby,
NPR,
14 May 2026
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Philip Fong | Afp | Getty Images Japan renounced war under Article 9 of its post-World War II pacifist constitution.—
Sam Meredith,Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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The National Park Service had removed the flag in February, citing federal guidance that limited the agency to displaying only the American, Interior Department and POW/MIA flags.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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An example cited was the use of voices of Drake and The Weeknd to produce Heart on My Sleeve, which went viral in 2023 and was later removed from music streaming services.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Globally, 60% of outgoing CFOs retired or moved to the board in Q1, up from 56% the same time last year and well above the seven-year Q1 average of 39%.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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Lavonte David retired after 14 seasons.—
Rick Stroud,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Additionally, the original research study that supported the movement was retracted.—
Anne Readel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 May 2026
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The report was retracted in a separate tweet, but that didn’t stop the internet, which never sleeps.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Turkey is undoubtedly one of the pioneers in this field, but others have been steadily following in its footsteps, making many feel as though a carpet has been pulled from under them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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Coach Matt Mowry was asked if Acuna was close to being pulled.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2026
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The couple's attorneys did not respond to USA TODAY's request for comment on May 20 but have denied all the allegations in court records.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
21 May 2026
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But the Hawks, last Thursday, denied the Sixers permission for the interview.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Following the congressional hearing, a group of Epstein survivors contradicted Blanche’s comments.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
19 May 2026
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However, prosecutors said his account was contradicted by video of the incident, physical evidence, and accounts by the victims.—
Ashley Killough,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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“Withdrew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdrew. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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