withdrew (from)

verb

Definition of withdrew (from)next
past tense of withdraw (from)
as in retreated (from)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdrew (from)
  1. escaped
  2. cut off
  3. vacated
Verb
  • In May, the filmmaker escaped to Europe after receiving sentence of jail and flogging from the Iranian authorities.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Advertisement Two of the vehicles escaped, the attorney general said, while the third stopped and the driver fled the scene.
    Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of escaped
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  • But even if some of the government support for electric vehicles is now trimmed or cut off, as is likely with Trump’s victory, Musk’s wealth will remain firmly intact.
    CNN.com, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Prince Andrew has seen his financial support from his brother King Charles cut off, the Daily Mail newspaper reports.
    Caroline Frost, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of cut off
Verb
  • But on Thursday, in a surprise ruling, the court vacated the temporary restraining order that had prevented the Education Department from moving forward with the loan forgiveness plan.
    Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The attention to the case, which included questions about the defense Syed received, led to his conviction being vacated in September 2022.
    Lisa Respers France, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of vacated
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“Withdrew (from).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdrew%20%28from%29. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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