1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in removed
to take away from a place or position
withdrew her hand from the table
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of withdrew
Japan’s Mitsubishi recently withdrew from three offshore projects, while a German auction ended without a single bid as costs climbed.
—
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
When Saliba withdrew just five minutes in yesterday, having hurt his ankle during the warm-up, Arsenal found themselves with four new signings in three different departments of the team.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2025
In January 2023, Imavov was booked to face Kelvin Gastelum, but that fight fell apart when Gastelum withdrew.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Of those, 77 will tee off on Sunday, as recently crowned Junior PGA champion Lunden Esterline withdrew after a first-round 7-over 79.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
A week ago, San Diego cross country fans were mourning what appeared to be the loss of a high school national championship after Foot Locker withdrew as sponsor of the meet held mostly at Balboa Park for 47 years.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
The developer withdrew the application and will now build luxury condos with no affordable units.
—Miguel Chacon, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
Authorities discovered that from 2022 to 2024, Dyer withdrew nearly $1 million from the woman’s bank account, according to police.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2025
However, less than a day later, the foundation withdrew its support.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
When Saliba withdrew just five minutes in yesterday, having hurt his ankle during the warm-up, Arsenal found themselves with four new signings in three different departments of the team.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2025
In January 2023, Imavov was booked to face Kelvin Gastelum, but that fight fell apart when Gastelum withdrew.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Of those, 77 will tee off on Sunday, as recently crowned Junior PGA champion Lunden Esterline withdrew after a first-round 7-over 79.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
A week ago, San Diego cross country fans were mourning what appeared to be the loss of a high school national championship after Foot Locker withdrew as sponsor of the meet held mostly at Balboa Park for 47 years.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
The developer withdrew the application and will now build luxury condos with no affordable units.
—Miguel Chacon, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
Authorities discovered that from 2022 to 2024, Dyer withdrew nearly $1 million from the woman’s bank account, according to police.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2025
However, less than a day later, the foundation withdrew its support.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdrew
Verb
-
Gerson believes the gangs have retreated.—
Johnny Fils-Aimé,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
-
Runner-up Sabalenka, meanwhile, retreated to another area, smashed her racket until the frame buckled and sat with her back against the wall, next to the scratch marks left on the floor.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
On August 4, the situation culminated when the National Assembly officially retracted feudal rights.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
27 Aug. 2025
-
Even with the soft-top retracted, the Cabrio has a beautifully chic side profile.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
Witt — who started at shortstop — was removed from the game with low-back spasms.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
-
An ugly sweep at the hands of the Pittsburgh Pirates sunk their struggling offense to new depths and at least temporarily removed Will Smith from the equation.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
After the Buckeyes won the College Football Playoff National Championship in January 2025, Kirk shared that Zak had been diagnosed with heart failure and medically retired from football.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
-
Alcaraz holds a 9-5 career advantage, 3-2 in majors and 6-2 on hardcourts, including the Cincinnati final where Sinner retired with a virus.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Eventually, however, Lowell’s ideas were discredited—Schiaparelli, once an ally, renounced them—and the world moved on.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
29 Aug. 2025
-
Beijing has never renounced the use of force to bring Taiwan under its control.—
Karen Lema,
Reuters,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
Mahomes pulled the Chiefs within one in the third quarter.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
-
The drawstring waist is adjustable and has a stretchy waistband for improved comfort even when pulled tight.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Mace's former fiancé denied the accusations.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
-
Caracas has denied this repeatedly.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
While troops were provided training materials on activities barred by the Posse Comitatus Act, Breyer said orders from military leadership contradicted those guidelines.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
2 Sep. 2025
-
Blood spatter on the hood outside the car contradicted Buford Pusser’s statements.—
Audrey McAvoy,
Twin Cities,
31 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Withdrew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdrew. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share