as in retirements
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
The same is true for withdrawals from 529 college savings plans owned by non-custodial relatives.
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Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
There is no penalty if the withdrawals are used for a qualifying expense, such as education, birth or adoption, eligible medical expenses or a first-time home purchase.
—Virginia Hammerle, Dallas Morning News, 15 Feb. 2026
The rate is low on small accounts or those with frequent deposits and withdrawals.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
Just 4% allow the $1,000 emergency 401(k) withdrawals, according to Vanguard's analysis of 1,300 plans.
—Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 15 Feb. 2026
Roth conversions to secure tax-free withdrawals during retirement are gaining popularity as Gen X gets closer to retirement, but financial advisers warn that the decision to convert should be carefully considered.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
State corporation records listed Lucidi as treasurer for the company in 2019 and secretary-treasurer by 2022, the year the agreement says one of his partners confronted him about questionable withdrawals from the company’s bank account.
—Steve Patterson, Florida Times-Union, 10 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
Contributions are tax-deductible, growth is tax-free, and withdrawals for qualified medical expenses are also tax-exempt.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
There is no penalty if the withdrawals are used for a qualifying expense, such as education, birth or adoption, eligible medical expenses or a first-time home purchase.
—Virginia Hammerle, Dallas Morning News, 15 Feb. 2026
The rate is low on small accounts or those with frequent deposits and withdrawals.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
Just 4% allow the $1,000 emergency 401(k) withdrawals, according to Vanguard's analysis of 1,300 plans.
—Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 15 Feb. 2026
Roth conversions to secure tax-free withdrawals during retirement are gaining popularity as Gen X gets closer to retirement, but financial advisers warn that the decision to convert should be carefully considered.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
State corporation records listed Lucidi as treasurer for the company in 2019 and secretary-treasurer by 2022, the year the agreement says one of his partners confronted him about questionable withdrawals from the company’s bank account.
—Steve Patterson, Florida Times-Union, 10 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
Contributions are tax-deductible, growth is tax-free, and withdrawals for qualified medical expenses are also tax-exempt.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdrawals
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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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The backstory Sitting on the site of a former sugar and coconut plantation from the late 1790s, the sprawling property encompasses the resort, as well as 39 private rental retreats and 80 residential units.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Our history has repeatedly placed us at moral crossroads, asked to decide whether our freedom struggle aligns with broader visions of human dignity or retreats into narrower self-interest.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
15 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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