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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 withdrawals
Generally speaking, this matters for Social Security optimization because Roth IRA distributions, unlike traditional IRA withdrawals, are not included in provisional income calculations.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
Traditional IRAs force withdrawals starting at age 73, which means less control over your tax bill in retirement.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Investors can take their money out of these funds at any time, but the withdrawals are capped at 5% per quarter.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 26 Mar. 2026
Private credit has been tested since the bankruptcy of auto parts supplier First Brands Group last year, which spooked retail investors and pushed some asset managers, like Blue Owl, to restrict withdrawals.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
After days of mergers, withdrawals and tactical deals between lists, three-way races remain common in the runoff.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
The transactions included retail purchases, where Brown was caught on surveillance video, according to authorities, and ATM withdrawals.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Over the years, investigators tracked spending, including 10 trips to Las Vegas, a few cruises, and several cash withdrawals, such as $500 and $700 at local Northwest Indiana casinos.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Experts note that benefits are temporarily reduced — not permanently lost — under the earnings test, but the interaction with other income sources, including traditional IRA withdrawals, makes total income management critical.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
Traditional IRAs force withdrawals starting at age 73, which means less control over your tax bill in retirement.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Investors can take their money out of these funds at any time, but the withdrawals are capped at 5% per quarter.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 26 Mar. 2026
Private credit has been tested since the bankruptcy of auto parts supplier First Brands Group last year, which spooked retail investors and pushed some asset managers, like Blue Owl, to restrict withdrawals.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
After days of mergers, withdrawals and tactical deals between lists, three-way races remain common in the runoff.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
The transactions included retail purchases, where Brown was caught on surveillance video, according to authorities, and ATM withdrawals.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Over the years, investigators tracked spending, including 10 trips to Las Vegas, a few cruises, and several cash withdrawals, such as $500 and $700 at local Northwest Indiana casinos.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Experts note that benefits are temporarily reduced — not permanently lost — under the earnings test, but the interaction with other income sources, including traditional IRA withdrawals, makes total income management critical.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdrawals
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This is Fortune 500 Power Moves, a column tracking executive shifts—from appointments and promotions to resignations and retirements—within the highest ranks of Fortune 500 companies.—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Thousands of lawyers and agents have departed due to firings, early retirements, buy-outs and voluntary departures.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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But unlike at some jungle retreats, which demand a certain ability to rough it, even the most spider-averse will feel at home here—kids in particular.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
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Dozens of people who have participated in retreats in the US and abroad responded to a CNN callout about psilocybin retreats.—
Natalia V. Osipova,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Withdrawals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdrawals. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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