as in retreat
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 withdrawal
For example, a product removed from the market due to tampering, without evidence of manufacturing or distribution problems, would be a market withdrawal.
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Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 3 July 2025
On the day of his sentencing in December, Morris asked Haner to consider a withdrawal of his guilty plea.
—Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
In one instance, Landsman, along with nine other Democrats and 209 Republicans, voted to censure President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and top cabinet officials last year for the administration's handling of the military withdrawal from Afghanistan.
—Hailey Roden, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
According to a legislative staff analysis, $11.2 billion would remain in the rainy day fund after withdrawals and the Special Fund for Economic Uncertainties would hold $4.5 billion.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2025
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Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 3 July 2025
On the day of his sentencing in December, Morris asked Haner to consider a withdrawal of his guilty plea.
—Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
In one instance, Landsman, along with nine other Democrats and 209 Republicans, voted to censure President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and top cabinet officials last year for the administration's handling of the military withdrawal from Afghanistan.
—Hailey Roden, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
According to a legislative staff analysis, $11.2 billion would remain in the rainy day fund after withdrawals and the Special Fund for Economic Uncertainties would hold $4.5 billion.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdrawal
Noun
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As brands retreat from Pride, this company stepped up for visibility in rural towns.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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That pattern—the burst of change followed by a retreat to the familiar—troubled me.—
Jeroen Tas,
Time,
10 July 2025
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What makes this level of dedication all the more remarkable is that Dodds is 78, an age when most of his peers are enjoying the fruits of retirement.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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Consider exploring plan design options and retirement savings vehicles, such as a cash balance pension plan or individual 401(k).—
Kristin McKenna,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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“Withdrawal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdrawal. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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