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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
Those withdrawals – minus the portion attributed to individuals’ after-tax contributions – will be taxed like ordinary income at the child’s tax rate.
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Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
In contrast, 529s offer more investing options and withdrawals for qualified expenses are tax free.
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Medora Lee,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Users sending funds to personal wallets may also be required to complete additional declarations or verification steps before withdrawals are allowed.
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Susie Violet Ward,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Shares of Blue Owl opened 10% higher on Thursday, suggesting the withdrawals and loan performance were better than stockholders had expected.
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Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
2 July 2026
Among the schemes cited by officials was ATM jackpotting, a technically sophisticated form of theft in which criminals manipulate ATMs through malware, network intrusion or physical tampering to trigger unauthorized cash withdrawals.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Capacity increased at a slower level than the 6 percent demand growth amid the ongoing withdrawals in the Middle East.
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Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
The outlet also reported unusual withdrawals from the couple’s bank accounts.
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Megan Janetsky,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
No withdrawals can be made until age 18.
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Elliot Raphaelson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
In contrast, 529s offer more investing options and withdrawals for qualified expenses are tax free.
—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Users sending funds to personal wallets may also be required to complete additional declarations or verification steps before withdrawals are allowed.
—
Susie Violet Ward,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Shares of Blue Owl opened 10% higher on Thursday, suggesting the withdrawals and loan performance were better than stockholders had expected.
—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
2 July 2026
Among the schemes cited by officials was ATM jackpotting, a technically sophisticated form of theft in which criminals manipulate ATMs through malware, network intrusion or physical tampering to trigger unauthorized cash withdrawals.
—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Capacity increased at a slower level than the 6 percent demand growth amid the ongoing withdrawals in the Middle East.
—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
The outlet also reported unusual withdrawals from the couple’s bank accounts.
—
Megan Janetsky,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
No withdrawals can be made until age 18.
—
Elliot Raphaelson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdrawals
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Officer lawsuits and allegations The retirements also come as both Petersen and Sumstad were named in a lawsuit filed earlier this year by Independence Police Capt.
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But the Department of Homeland Security let go a third of CISA employees in 2025 through buyouts, early retirements, forced reassignments and sweeping layoffs.
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Plus, having quaint beachside retreats just steps from cellar doors doesn’t hurt, either.
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The Zulal experience is all about taking advantage of the incredible wellness retreats, treatments and activities on offer.
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“Withdrawals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdrawals. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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