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
Here's what to know about the withdrawals and the ongoing deployments.
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Christopher Cann, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Why addiction doesn’t end after withdrawal Addiction is a chronic, occasionally relapsing condition.
—Emma Fenske, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
Israel and Hamas remain divided over the timeline and scope of Israel's withdrawal and the demilitarization of the enclave after nearly two decades of Hamas rule.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Feb. 2026
The early yellow card led to Baleba’s withdrawal in the 22nd minute to avoid the danger of a red card and a record-equalling appearance for his replacement James Milner, who drew level with Gareth Barry’s all-time Premier League high of 653 games.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
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Christopher Cann, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Why addiction doesn’t end after withdrawal Addiction is a chronic, occasionally relapsing condition.
—Emma Fenske, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
Israel and Hamas remain divided over the timeline and scope of Israel's withdrawal and the demilitarization of the enclave after nearly two decades of Hamas rule.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Feb. 2026
The early yellow card led to Baleba’s withdrawal in the 22nd minute to avoid the danger of a red card and a record-equalling appearance for his replacement James Milner, who drew level with Gareth Barry’s all-time Premier League high of 653 games.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdrawal
Noun
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Rooms feel like a cozy meditative retreat precisely because the communal spaces pulse with vibrant NYC energy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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Schoen, owner of the Paradise River Bend wedding venue and vacation rental property, often visits what was once a pristine retreat across the road from his cabins, surrounded by trees and nestled along the usually tranquil Guadalupe River.—
Abrielle Kate Maddison,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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From there, each piece is put into storage or, upon final retirement, donated to local schools’ theatre departments or dance studios.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Roth conversions are asset transfers from a pre-tax retirement account such as a traditional IRA or 401(k) into a Roth IRA.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Withdrawal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdrawal. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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