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
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2
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
After occupying Sinai, Britain and France succumbed to international pressure and withdrew their forces from Egypt in November.
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Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
In 2008, the American Academy of Pediatrics withdrew its guidance that said potential allergens should be avoided for high-risk babies, but didn’t have enough data to recommend introducing them early.
—Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
When Hezbollah withdrew from the border to positions north of the Litani River between the November ceasefire and a February deadline, Israeli soldiers moved into many of the Lebanese border villages.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 3 Nov. 2025
Prosecutors also said Fireside withdrew $1,000 which was put into her account.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Indonesia invaded Timor-Leste just a week after Portugal withdrew, leading to almost a quarter-century of occupation marked by severe human rights abuses.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
The decision comes amid escalating tensions with Russia, which recently withdrew from key arms control agreements and tested nuclear-capable systems.
—Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Two trans employees filed complaints with the National Labor Relations Board against Netflix, but later voluntarily withdrew their charges after negotiating with the company.
—Quispe López, Them., 30 Oct. 2025
The South American country withdrew visa-free access in April in response to the three countries barring Brazilian passport holders from visa-free access.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
In 2008, the American Academy of Pediatrics withdrew its guidance that said potential allergens should be avoided for high-risk babies, but didn’t have enough data to recommend introducing them early.
—Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
When Hezbollah withdrew from the border to positions north of the Litani River between the November ceasefire and a February deadline, Israeli soldiers moved into many of the Lebanese border villages.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 3 Nov. 2025
Prosecutors also said Fireside withdrew $1,000 which was put into her account.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Indonesia invaded Timor-Leste just a week after Portugal withdrew, leading to almost a quarter-century of occupation marked by severe human rights abuses.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
The decision comes amid escalating tensions with Russia, which recently withdrew from key arms control agreements and tested nuclear-capable systems.
—Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Two trans employees filed complaints with the National Labor Relations Board against Netflix, but later voluntarily withdrew their charges after negotiating with the company.
—Quispe López, Them., 30 Oct. 2025
The South American country withdrew visa-free access in April in response to the three countries barring Brazilian passport holders from visa-free access.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdrew
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In the time since, many have retreated; not just in fashion, but across industries.—
Bella Webb,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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Lawrence, once an interview-show staple, has retreated from the spotlight in recent years, choosing her movie roles sparingly and closely guarding her private life.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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Royalist émigrés began to trickle back into the country in 1795, and a number of Jacobins who renounced their earlier radicalism were also reintegrated into civil society.—
Time,
Time,
21 Oct. 2025
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Takaichi has called for a hardline stance towards China and is also in favor of revising Japan’s pacifist constitution, especially Article 9, which renounced Japan’s right to wage war.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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Ferguson had served as director since 2019, according to her bio on the school’s website, which has since been removed.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Nov. 2025
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The danger is greatest for those with final deportation orders, as they can be removed immediately once their temporary status expires.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Owens and her parents, KGO 810 radio legend Ronn Owens and former KCBS reporter Jan Black, moved to Arizona during the coronavirus pandemic, after Ronn Owens retired from KGO-810 after 46 years.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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Christy officially retired from professional boxing in 2012.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Democrat has since faced calls from Republicans to drop out of the state attorney general race, though many Democrats and his corporate donors have not retracted their support.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Oct. 2025
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Stefano Mele, husband of Barbara Locci, initially confessed to killing his wife and her lover but later retracted his statement.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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For years, fashion companies like Ralph Lauren pulled their products from Macy’s stores to sell more of their products direct to consumers online and at their own stores.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Curran then grabbed Trantalis’ leg and pulled him to the ground, then reportedly dragged him 15 feet across the road.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Supreme Court also previously denied an appeal filed by Davis in 2020.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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That defeat denied Indianapolis a playoff appearance and infuriated the man in charge of it all.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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Intelligence reports and the 9/11 Commission later contradicted these claims.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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The true-crime trappings offered a pointed tool for presenting evidence that contradicted the husbands’ oblivious assertions.—
Paula Mejía,
The Atlantic,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Withdrew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdrew. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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