as in shy
not comfortable around people
a therapist who is especially good with withdrawn, emotionally troubled children
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as in retreated
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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as in retracted
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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as in removed
to take away from a place or position
withdrew her hand from the table
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Recent Examples of withdrawn
Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2024
Goofy bits from the first half return in poignant fashion, and Song’s posture changes, becoming tighter and more withdrawn.
—Indiewire Staff, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2024
Peter Suciu, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Now, even before the new administration has been sworn in, some of the institutions that celebrated DEI have withdrawn their support — at least a tiny bit.
—The Editors, National Review, 6 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Mara, though initially more withdrawn, eventually gives in to his charms, even though Matt isn’t exactly a typical leading man.
—Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2024
Goofy bits from the first half return in poignant fashion, and Song’s posture changes, becoming tighter and more withdrawn.
—Indiewire Staff, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2024
Verb
In our nation's nearly 250-year history, only nine individuals have been rejected by the Senate—while 19 nominations or near nominations have been withdrawn.
—Peter Suciu, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Now, even before the new administration has been sworn in, some of the institutions that celebrated DEI have withdrawn their support — at least a tiny bit.
—The Editors, National Review, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdrawn
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In its third-quarter earnings report in October, Tesla reported a year-over-year revenue increase of 8%, which fell just shy of estimates.Lora Kolodny,Ari Levy, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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Billy Wagner, who finished five votes shy of entering the Hall, also returns to the ballot this year.Scott Thompson, Fox News, 9 Dec. 2024
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Government forces retreated with unexpected alacrity.John Feffer, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, Syrian rebels stormed Iran’s embassy, Reuters reported, citing Iranian English-language Press TV, and Hezbollah retreated from Syria, two Lebanese security sources told Reuters.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Underhill has been removed from the story in A Complete Unknown.Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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This will be removed after the tournament for the beginning of the new club season in Switzerland.Asif Burhan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Such a leader should have a strong grasp of the challenges faced by innovators who often operate outside traditional corporate structures, from small startups to lone inventors in garages or co-working spaces.Steve Forbes, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Soto had notably not developed that kind of relationship with Hal Steinbrenner in his lone season across town, leaving open the chance for Cohen or another owner to court him this winter.Tim Britton, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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Founder Margiela retired in 2009, and the label was run by an anonymous team (one that for a time included Bottega Veneta creative director Matthieu Blazy) until Galliano’s appointment.Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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Fried turns 31 in January and will be under contract through age 38 — a time when most starting pitchers are winding down their careers in a bullpen somewhere, if not already retired.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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France denied the allegations made in the article in an Instagram video posted on March 8.Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The lawsuit alleges Combs and Carter served her a drugged drink at a Video Music Awards afterparty, repeatedly raping her while an unnamed female celebrity watched—which Carter has strongly denied.Conor Murray, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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After running more than 400 games, the researchers concluded that a fully passive style of scavenging – snatching some carrion when no one is looking – was too retiring and less than ideal.Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 4 Oct. 2023
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Austen’s most retiring and internal heroine, spends much of the movie chatting to the camera, even giving sarcastic glances and eye rolls in the middle of the action.David Sims, The Atlantic, 15 July 2022
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From surveillance video, New York investigators determined the shooter quickly fled the city, likely by bus.Michael R. Sisak and Mark Scolforo, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Many Syrians, both at home and abroad, have been overcome by shock and jubilation at the news that President Bashar al-Assad fled the country — bringing an end to more than 50 years of brutal rule by him and his family.Juliana Kim, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Withdrawn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdrawn. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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