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
That’s the paradox of the US withdrawal, Singh said.
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Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 29 July 2025
The company did not provide a reason for the withdrawal, but residents voiced concerns similar to those of opponents of the Collier Park proposal.
—Tyler Faurot, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2025
For the most part, such withdrawals have remained invisible.
—Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 25 July 2025
When journalists withdraw their funds from the few remaining cash points to purchase whatever food is left, they’re also met with exorbitant withdrawal fees.
—Juwayriah Wright, Time, 24 July 2025
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Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 29 July 2025
The company did not provide a reason for the withdrawal, but residents voiced concerns similar to those of opponents of the Collier Park proposal.
—Tyler Faurot, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2025
For the most part, such withdrawals have remained invisible.
—Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 25 July 2025
When journalists withdraw their funds from the few remaining cash points to purchase whatever food is left, they’re also met with exorbitant withdrawal fees.
—Juwayriah Wright, Time, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdrawal
Noun
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Amazon has made a dramatic global retreat from Google Shopping ad auctions, ending its participation across 20 international domains.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Convening later in the week for a summer policy retreat on the shores of Madison, Wisconsin, a number of leading Democratic governors have backed Newsom and any other blue state leaders who are taking an offensive position on redistricting.—
Isabella Murray,
ABC News,
2 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Starring Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Craig Robinson and more, the film sees the crew of wisecracking thieves come out of retirement for one last job.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
2 Aug. 2025
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The show largely sidesteps politics to aim at easier targets, such as the boredom of retirement and the alienating effects of technology.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Withdrawal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdrawal. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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