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
The current Baltimore state’s attorney, Ivan J. Bates, in February withdrew the motion to vacate Syed’s conviction but has supported a reduction in his sentence based on rehabilitation.
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Gary Grumbach, NBC News, 6 Mar. 2025
For me, the last straw came on a vote at the U.N. General Assembly, which demanded that Russia withdraw its troops from Ukraine.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2025
On Sunday, a day after the first phase expired, Israel blocked humanitarian aid into Gaza, in response to Hamas rejecting a new Israeli proposal to extend the ceasefire without any commitment to end the war or fully withdraw troops.
—Michael Rios, CNN, 5 Mar. 2025
City officials filed suit last month after the Trump administration, on Feb. 11, withdrew the funds from its central bank account.
—Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Mar. 2025
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Gary Grumbach, NBC News, 6 Mar. 2025
For me, the last straw came on a vote at the U.N. General Assembly, which demanded that Russia withdraw its troops from Ukraine.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2025
On Sunday, a day after the first phase expired, Israel blocked humanitarian aid into Gaza, in response to Hamas rejecting a new Israeli proposal to extend the ceasefire without any commitment to end the war or fully withdraw troops.
—Michael Rios, CNN, 5 Mar. 2025
City officials filed suit last month after the Trump administration, on Feb. 11, withdrew the funds from its central bank account.
—Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdraw
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From rollbacks on reproductive rights in the U.S. to the dismantling of environmental protections and the amplification of xenophobia, governments are retreating from their responsibilities to protect vulnerable communities and future generations.—
Paul Klein,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Crypto stocks — Stocks linked to the price of bitcoin fell after the cryptocurrency retreated around 3% to hover around the $80,000 level.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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Cassidy, chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, extended Kennedy multiple lifelines to retract unproven claims that some vaccines could cause autism during last week’s three-hour confirmation hearing before the panel.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
2 Feb. 2025
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But publishers are often slow to retract tainted papers, even when alerted to obvious fraud.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
31 Jan. 2025
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The fossil fuel industry, which includes petrochemical manufacturers, donated heavily to Mr. Trump, who campaigned on a pledge to remove regulations that add to their costs.—
Lisa Friedman,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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The survey found that 57 percent are unaware that these screenings can prevent colorectal cancer by removing precancerous polyps.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Green also served as the Justice of the Peace for Harris County, Texas, for 26 years, retiring in 2004 to run for Congress.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2025
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Mulvey, a 20-year Army veteran who retired in 2019, became an emergency management specialist at the James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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The outlet said the Unwell Network has renounced all rights to Hot Mess so Earle can freely explore future opportunities.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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Like his predecessors, Xi has refused to renounce the possible use of force to unify China and Taiwan.—
Sergey Radchenko,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Feb. 2025
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In May 2023, while awaiting trial in a Virginia jail, Marin-Sotelo and another inmate managed to escape, with Marin-Sotelo fleeing to Mexico.—
Max Saltman,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
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The sheriff’s office said a man fled the scene, but was taken into custody a short time later with assistance from BSO’s K-9, Aviation and T.I.T.A.N. (Threat Intervention Tactics Analytics Network) units.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2025
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Their findings paint a more complicated picture, one that her mother has denied.—
Brian Brant,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Andrew Tate was also charged with rape, and both brothers have denied all accusations.—
Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports,
arkansasonline.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Withdraw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdraw. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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