as in retreat
an act of moving away especially from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable
the army's orderly withdrawal from the city turned into a rout as the enemy's shock troops surged forward
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Recent Examples of withdrawal
Now, 12 months after his withdrawal on the slopes of the Col du Tourmalet, Evenepoel is back at the Tour de France, with a new team — and in a new situation.
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Among the schemes cited by officials was ATM jackpotting, a technically sophisticated form of theft in which criminals manipulate ATMs through malware, network intrusion or physical tampering to trigger unauthorized cash withdrawals.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Others may want treatment, medication support for cravings or withdrawal, or simply someone to begin talking through next steps.
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Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
That said, withdrawing money prematurely from a CD will lead to the issuance of an early withdrawal penalty.
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Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Among the schemes cited by officials was ATM jackpotting, a technically sophisticated form of theft in which criminals manipulate ATMs through malware, network intrusion or physical tampering to trigger unauthorized cash withdrawals.
—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Others may want treatment, medication support for cravings or withdrawal, or simply someone to begin talking through next steps.
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Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
That said, withdrawing money prematurely from a CD will lead to the issuance of an early withdrawal penalty.
—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdrawal
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View gallery - 18 images US design firm Renée del Gaudio Architecture has completed a 2,100-sq-ft (195-sq-m) retreat in Allenspark, Colorado.
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The two-bed, two-bath main residence is indeed a retreat, with two separate studios for guests.
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That means millions of Americans might own the stock indirectly through index funds in personal portfoilos or their retirement accounts.
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Calling 40-year-old goalkeeper Manuel Neuer out of retirement for the tournament is an indication of the lack of world-class players head coach Julian Nagelsmann trusts.
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“Withdrawal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdrawal. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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