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
Negotiations in Saudi Arabia During this week’s negotiations on Ukraine in Saudi Arabia, Russia asked that the U.S. withdraw NATO forces from all of eastern Europe, according to the chief of Romania’s presidential office.
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Patrick Reevell, ABC News, 22 Feb. 2025
When the Sisters of Charity withdrew in 1908, the Daughters of Charity assumed responsibility the following year, offering steady leadership that would span more than four decades.
—Michael Wells, Kansas City Star, 21 Feb. 2025
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Israeli Presence in Lebanon: Israel pulled out from towns in southern Lebanon, said the U.N., but held onto strategic positions near the border as a deadline passed for both Israel and Hezbollah to withdraw.
—Ephrat Livni, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
In turn, Israel was to stop its attacks in Gaza for six months and begin to withdraw its troops from populated areas.
—Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
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Patrick Reevell, ABC News, 22 Feb. 2025
When the Sisters of Charity withdrew in 1908, the Daughters of Charity assumed responsibility the following year, offering steady leadership that would span more than four decades.
—Michael Wells, Kansas City Star, 21 Feb. 2025
See more on: The Israel Hamas War, Hamas Our Coverage of Tensions in the Middle East
Israeli Presence in Lebanon: Israel pulled out from towns in southern Lebanon, said the U.N., but held onto strategic positions near the border as a deadline passed for both Israel and Hezbollah to withdraw.
—Ephrat Livni, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
In turn, Israel was to stop its attacks in Gaza for six months and begin to withdraw its troops from populated areas.
—Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdraw
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From rollbacks on reproductive rights in the U.S. to the dismantling of environmental protections and the amplification of xenophobia, governments are retreating from their responsibilities to protect vulnerable communities and future generations.—
Paul Klein,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Crypto stocks — Stocks linked to the price of bitcoin fell after the cryptocurrency retreated around 3% to hover around the $80,000 level.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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Cassidy, chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, extended Kennedy multiple lifelines to retract unproven claims that some vaccines could cause autism during last week’s three-hour confirmation hearing before the panel.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
2 Feb. 2025
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But publishers are often slow to retract tainted papers, even when alerted to obvious fraud.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
31 Jan. 2025
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The fossil fuel industry, which includes petrochemical manufacturers, donated heavily to Mr. Trump, who campaigned on a pledge to remove regulations that add to their costs.—
Lisa Friedman,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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The survey found that 57 percent are unaware that these screenings can prevent colorectal cancer by removing precancerous polyps.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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There is now a four-to-three liberal majority on the court, but Justice Ann Walsh Bradley, a liberal who has sat on the court since 1995, is retiring, putting the court’s majority on the ballot.—
Theodore Schleifer,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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And the elevator breaks down sometimes, and then nobody can retire.—
Antonia Hitchens,
The New Yorker,
21 Feb. 2025
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The outlet said the Unwell Network has renounced all rights to Hot Mess so Earle can freely explore future opportunities.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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Like his predecessors, Xi has refused to renounce the possible use of force to unify China and Taiwan.—
Sergey Radchenko,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Feb. 2025
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By the late 1970s, hundreds of thousands of refugees had fled the country by boat and overland, flooding into Hong Kong and Thailand.—
Thomas Doherty,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Feb. 2025
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The story follows Fang Di, who leaves home to become a stunt performer to clear family debts, and her cousin Tian Tian, who remains behind dealing with her father’s addiction before being forced to flee local mobsters.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2025
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Though the group of pool reporters in the Oval Office was hand picked, the White House has denied the TASS staffer was permitted entry.—
Donald Judd and Liam Reilly,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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Andrew Tate was also charged with rape, and both brothers have denied all accusations.—
Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports,
arkansasonline.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Withdraw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdraw. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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