1
as in to retreat
to move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable)
the army was forced to withdraw from the line of battle
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2
as in to retract
to solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to)
withdrew the offer of surrender upon hearing the terms
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3
as in to remove
to take away from a place or position
withdrew her hand from the table
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Recent Examples of withdraw
The former Soviet Union fought a 9-year war in Afghanistan that ended with Moscow withdrawing its troops in 1989 following their defeat by the Afghan mujahideen, some of whom later founded the modern Taliban.
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Max Saltman, CNN Money, 3 July 2025
According to Gravelle, that left tribes with a difficult choice: Stay involved and risk trusting Enbridge, or withdraw and risk losing a voice in the process.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025
Although March 29, 1973 was the date the last U.S. combat troops withdrew, April 30, 1975 marked the end of the armed conflict when North Vietnamese forces captured Saigon.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
In the Trump era, many have speculated about whether or to what degree the United States will withdraw from its leading role in the world.
—Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
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Max Saltman, CNN Money, 3 July 2025
According to Gravelle, that left tribes with a difficult choice: Stay involved and risk trusting Enbridge, or withdraw and risk losing a voice in the process.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025
Although March 29, 1973 was the date the last U.S. combat troops withdrew, April 30, 1975 marked the end of the armed conflict when North Vietnamese forces captured Saigon.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
In the Trump era, many have speculated about whether or to what degree the United States will withdraw from its leading role in the world.
—Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdraw
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And in this story, Superman retreats from the world after being rejected by the public for adhering to an older moral code.—
Ari Daniel,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 July 2025
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The nonsectarian center hosts retreats that range from 3 to 13 nights, for a wide variety of experience levels, with a central focus on Theravadin teachings and bodhicitta (striving to attain enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings).—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
9 July 2025
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In 2023, more than 10,000 papers were retracted from research journals.—
Sheldon H. Jacobson,
Twin Cities,
10 July 2025
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Once airborne, the foils retract away into the hull, reemerging after landing.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 July 2025
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Why are passengers required to remove their shoes at security checkpoints?—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
8 July 2025
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Earlier this year, Republican lawmakers introduced legislation to remove the Johnson Amendment.—
Fatima Hussein,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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The same's true for someone who is retired and taking taxable withdrawals from traditional 401(k) plans.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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Merle sold his barbershop the same day and retired.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2025
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Who’s on Tennessee death row While the Department of Justice has renounced pentobarbital, Tennessee and about a dozen other states are pushing forward with the drug.—
Kelly Puente,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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On Wednesday, Lamont praised Mamdani while noting that Democrats have hardly renounced centrists.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
26 June 2025
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In July 1987, flooding on the Guadalupe River in Kerr County forced hundreds of people to flee the area.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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The man reportedly also overturned a table before fleeing.—
Emma Marsden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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So with his conviction and prison stay, Larson was denied access.—
Savannah Leigh Richardson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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Paxton, during the trial, denied having the affair.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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“Withdraw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdraw. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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