withdrew (from)

past tense of withdraw (from)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdrew (from)
Verb
  • Having escaped disaster and gauged the full extent of American self-deterrence, Putin began putting pressure on Ukraine’s neighbors and suppliers.
    Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025
  • One snake got tear-gassed by police, then shot at five times, and still escaped—only to finally meet its match with a garden hoe (obviously).
    Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Start by cutting off the sleeves of thrifted or no longer worn sweaters.
    Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Jere is forced to get a job at a restaurant now that he's cut off financially.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Meanwhile, the Senate Banking Committee on Wednesday voted to move forward Miran’s nomination to fill a seat vacated by former Fed governor Adriana Kugler, who resigned last month without providing a reason.
    Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
  • North was convicted in 1989 on three felony charges; the convictions were vacated shortly after.
    CNN.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • After nearly two years, the local police contacted the FBI, and Jill handed over Owen's phone.
    Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Decision-making over the use of force remains at the national level; such choices are not simply handed over to a supranational organization.
    John Deni, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Chicago has a matchup with a Cowboys defense that just gave up 506 yards to the Giants.
    Mike Straw, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • In case anyone needs a reminder, Baltimore gave up 38 and 34 points in close, high-scoring wins over Cincinnati a year ago.
    Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
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“Withdrew (from).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdrew%20%28from%29. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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