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
What To Know Spain's left-wing government had previously expressed sympathy with the demonstrators and suggested the Israeli squad should have withdrawn from the three-week race, which turned into a diplomatic flashpoint.
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Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Kalshi also charges 2% on all debt card deposits and a $2 flat fee to withdraw your winnings from your account.
—Alicia Park, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
My original plan had been to follow Adama’s team for three hours, then withdraw and get to safety before sunrise.
—Ken Harbaugh, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2025
The shake-up came a week after the Ultra-Orthodox parties United Torah Judaism and Shas withdrew from the coalition in protest over the failure to pass legislation exempting Haredi men from military service.
—Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025
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Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Kalshi also charges 2% on all debt card deposits and a $2 flat fee to withdraw your winnings from your account.
—Alicia Park, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
My original plan had been to follow Adama’s team for three hours, then withdraw and get to safety before sunrise.
—Ken Harbaugh, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2025
The shake-up came a week after the Ultra-Orthodox parties United Torah Judaism and Shas withdrew from the coalition in protest over the failure to pass legislation exempting Haredi men from military service.
—Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdraw
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In the image from 1984, Prow Knob is almost entirely surrounded by the Alsek Glacier, but by 1999, the glacier had retreated, encircling only half of the mountain.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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As your celestial ruler, Venus, takes a dip in your sleepy 12th house of resting, retreating and surrendering to the ebb and flow of your spirit, you’re encouraged to slow down.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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Twist the powertrain mode knob to Track, watch the digital dash retract itself to give you a cleaner view, then activate Launch mode via a console button, and prepare to have your sense of speed lightly warped.—
Sean Evans,
Robb Report,
9 Sep. 2025
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The idea is to use the simple, robust components highlighted in the study to build systems that can extend quickly, latch or grasp with precision, and retract reliably.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Sep. 2025
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That deal was struck in lieu of a retaliatory capital tax on foreign investors that was passed in the House version of the bill but was later removed by the Senate.—
Tobias Burns,
The Hill,
18 Sep. 2025
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The latest ruling for Google in the company's antitrust case will likely remove any overhang for Alphabet shares, Piper Sandler wrote Thursday.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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Now 38, Kopitar will retire as the greatest player ever to come from his native Slovenia, which has sent just three players ever to the NHL.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Former Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia has been hired to lead the department, replacing Chief Neil Noakes, who retired in May.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Sep. 2025
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The term describes the conscious decision to avoid or renounce managerial roles in order to preserve mental health, maintain balance and prioritize meaningful work.—
Jose Luis Gonzalez Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Lee also renounced any concept of gender roles, longing for full social equality regardless of gender or race.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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Following its defeat by Communist Party forces in the Chinese Civil War, the Chinese Nationalist movement, led by Chiang Kai-shek, fled to the island in 1949 as a government in exile.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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In six months, the site has grown from 600 people fleeing gang attacks in nearby Delmas 30 to 5,000 people from all over the capital, sheltering in packed government offices and makeshift shacks.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
15 Sep. 2025
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South Korea had its three best attackers denied by European clubs.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025
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Judge Stark denied Blue Water’s request to extend the timeline, but did give the company access to the Citgo data room used in the process, which doesn’t entirely shut the door on Hernandez’s firm.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Withdraw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdraw. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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