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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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
Just last month, former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz withdrew from attorney general consideration, becoming just the latest unsuccessful cabinet pick in U.S. history.
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Peter Suciu, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
According to state media, the Syrian military withdrew from Hama in a bid to avoid civilian casualties, a move that raised questions about the government's ability to hold critical territories in the face of mounting opposition advances.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, the Syrian Arab Army withdrew from its bases in the east adjacent to Kurdish forces, losing Assad’s last major border crossing into Iraq.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Dec. 2024
Ahmad filed a lawsuit Nov. 18 in state court after her suit was voluntarily withdrawn in federal court, records show.
—Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 5 Dec. 2024
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Peter Suciu, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
According to state media, the Syrian military withdrew from Hama in a bid to avoid civilian casualties, a move that raised questions about the government's ability to hold critical territories in the face of mounting opposition advances.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, the Syrian Arab Army withdrew from its bases in the east adjacent to Kurdish forces, losing Assad’s last major border crossing into Iraq.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Dec. 2024
Ahmad filed a lawsuit Nov. 18 in state court after her suit was voluntarily withdrawn in federal court, records show.
—Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdraw
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The tech-heavy Nasdaq retreated from the 20,000 mark and shed 0.66%, while the broad market S&P 500 shed 0.54% .Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
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Biden retreated to Delaware to isolate and recover.Philip Elliott, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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Such statements are easy to make, and easy to retract, especially for Putin who has a habit of distorting the truth.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Bose’s design is also more versatile, letting the buds extend fully around your ears, and retract neatly to fit into a compact charging case.Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 9 Dec. 2024
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When doing so, remove the plant from its pot and slice 1 inch deep into the bottom and sides of the rootball to free up the roots, then replant in a slightly larger container and backfill with a soilless potting mix.Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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By law, the process of—formally removing a rule from the books—follows the same rules as issuing a new rule.Lisa Gilbert and Robert Weissman, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The two soon-to-be senators both handily won their elections last month, replacing retiring Sens. Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and Tom Carper (D-Del.).Al Weaver, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
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While Pugh has not officially retired, the former 12-year NFL veteran has found a new calling as a content creator.DJ Siddiqi, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Disregarding the votes cast because of blank ballots or non-participation renounces democracy altogether.George H. Laws Garcia, Sun Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2024
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Over the past few years, more and more Americans have been renouncing their citizenship altogether.Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2024
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Rebel fighters recently seized control of Syria, with Assad reported to have fled to Russia.Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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The incident began after an adult suspect and his 16-year-old son fled a Walmart store in a pickup truck as police arrived at the scene of the reported incident.Cristóbal Reyes, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
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Donald Trump's second inauguration will be a triumphant return for a former president many believed to be permanently barred from Washington four years ago after denying his 2020 election loss.Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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In a statement provided to Fox News Digital, Diddy's reps once again denied the allegations.Lauryn Overhultz, Fox News, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Withdraw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdraw. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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