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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
In addition to college expenses, 529 withdrawals can pay for up to $10,000 in annual expenses for tuition at elementary and secondary schools.
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Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
The last-minute entry caps a chaotic week of candidate withdrawals, with Bass facing mounting criticism over the city’s Palisades fire response.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
The rock band's move to pull out of the event follows Carter Faith and Morgan Wade's withdrawals, according to Rolling Stone.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Prosecutors allege Stellato spent $82,674 on himself, either through cash withdrawals, transfers to his account, travel/restaurant purchases, or the purchase of a Jeep.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
These withdrawals are taxed as ordinary income.
—Steve Hruby, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Feb. 2026
Contributions grow tax-deferred, and withdrawals used for qualified education costs are tax-free at the federal level.
—David Kudla, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
However, some withdrawals may be subject to restrictions and would be taxed at ordinary income rates.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
Once in a Roth IRA, funds grow tax-free and withdrawals are tax-free after age 59½, as long as the account has been open for at least five years.
—Natalie Wu, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
The last-minute entry caps a chaotic week of candidate withdrawals, with Bass facing mounting criticism over the city’s Palisades fire response.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
The rock band's move to pull out of the event follows Carter Faith and Morgan Wade's withdrawals, according to Rolling Stone.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Prosecutors allege Stellato spent $82,674 on himself, either through cash withdrawals, transfers to his account, travel/restaurant purchases, or the purchase of a Jeep.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
These withdrawals are taxed as ordinary income.
—Steve Hruby, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Feb. 2026
Contributions grow tax-deferred, and withdrawals used for qualified education costs are tax-free at the federal level.
—David Kudla, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
However, some withdrawals may be subject to restrictions and would be taxed at ordinary income rates.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
Once in a Roth IRA, funds grow tax-free and withdrawals are tax-free after age 59½, as long as the account has been open for at least five years.
—Natalie Wu, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdrawals
Noun
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Jessie Peck, now the longest-reigning member of the Spinners, was chosen for such a role in 2008 by founders Henry Fambrough and Bobby Smith prior to their respective retirements.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
11 Feb. 2026
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The majority of employees took voluntary buyouts and early retirements, according to the agency.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Over the years, the pair has assembled a real estate portfolio anchored by a compound in Calabasas, California, and complemented by everything from island retreats in Hawaii to suburban hideaways in Maryland.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 Feb. 2026
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The group holds yearly men’s retreats in cities such as Orlando, Tampa, and Atlanta.—
Kamal Morgan
February 5,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Withdrawals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdrawals. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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