1
as in to retreat
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 to retract
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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3
as in to remove
to take away from a place or position
withdrew her hand from the table
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Recent Examples of withdraw
When one partner begins to stretch out of the set norm, the other starts to panic, withdraw or try to contain it.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
For example, some people may withdraw their resignations, and others may have their applications rejected.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 26 July 2025
On Thursday, one day before Alina Habba's tenure as the Interim United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey was set to expire, the White House withdrew her nomination for the post.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 25 July 2025
The Trump administration cleared the way for Alina Habba to remain in her role as the top federal prosecutor in New Jersey on Thursday, an unusual move to withdraw her from consideration, enabling her to serve in an acting capacity.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2025
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
For example, some people may withdraw their resignations, and others may have their applications rejected.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 26 July 2025
On Thursday, one day before Alina Habba's tenure as the Interim United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey was set to expire, the White House withdrew her nomination for the post.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 25 July 2025
The Trump administration cleared the way for Alina Habba to remain in her role as the top federal prosecutor in New Jersey on Thursday, an unusual move to withdraw her from consideration, enabling her to serve in an acting capacity.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdraw
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Mortensen retreated back into her room and locked the door, immediately texting her housemates.—
Time,
Time,
23 July 2025
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There have been several boycotts by consumers angry that the retailer has retreated from its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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The demon's hand can be seen retracting from her shoulder in a spooky scene, while Judy, dressed in a wedding dress, is attacked by her own sinister-looking reflection in a hall of mirrors.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
31 July 2025
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At the grand opening, the screen retracted and a trio of singers took the stage to perform a Pentatonix-style vocal version of the 20th Century Fox theme.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
29 July 2025
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El Salvador’s legislature approved constitutional amendments removing term limits, potentially allowing its President Nayib Bukele to rule for life.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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This article was updated with additional context and to remove a reference of Temporary Protected Status (TPS).—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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Merle sold his barbershop the same day and retired.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2025
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The same's true for someone who is retired and taking taxable withdrawals from traditional 401(k) plans.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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Rather than coddle terrorists, all concerned parties should work to remove Hamas and establish a governing authority in Gaza—whether indigenous or imposed—that poses no threat to anyone, renounces terrorism, and seeks to live in peace.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
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Ray plead guilty to King’s murder, but later renounced that plea and maintained his innocence until his death in 1998.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
22 July 2025
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Villagers flee their homes near the Thai border in Cambodia's Oddar Meanchey province on July 25, 2025.—
Shane Croucher
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Yang’s deportation to Laos – a country her parents were forced to flee following US military intervention – underscores the sweeping and aggressive tactics Trump’s White House is using to expel immigrants.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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Or will he get lumped in with Arthur Burns, abettor of the ‘70’s inflation debacle, and be denied Hall of Fame entry.—
Bob Haber,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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In the days that followed, Bey said, the department also denied her the opportunity to see her son’s body until the day before his funeral.—
Kennedy Sessions,
Kansas City Star,
3 Aug. 2025
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“Withdraw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdraw. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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