1
as in retreating
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 retracting
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 removing
to take away from a place or position
withdrew her hand from the table
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Recent Examples of withdrawing
As the name states, the rule suggests withdrawing 4% of your portfolio every year in retirement in order to avoid running out of money.
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Michael Foster, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Within minutes, security forces began withdrawing from the area.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
After withdrawing during the 2020 Games, Biles had a triumphant return in Paris, completing her comeback with another medal haul.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
These distortions can cause individuals to alternate between seeking closeness and withdrawing emotionally, a pattern commonly seen in hot and cold dynamics.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
They are restricted from withdrawing more than $125,000 monthly from that trust.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 3 Dec. 2024
While some retirees rely on a strategy of regularly withdrawing from their investments to cover their expenses, the ups and downs of markets mean that income is hardly guaranteed.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 29 Nov. 2024
No formal plan for investing and withdrawing from your retirement savings, which can include withdrawing at too high of a rate.
—Steve Vernon, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Spending Too Little In Retirement One common mistake is being very cautious about spending from your retirement savings by withdrawing at a low rate that could be higher and would still be sustainable.
—Steve Vernon, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Michael Foster, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Within minutes, security forces began withdrawing from the area.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
After withdrawing during the 2020 Games, Biles had a triumphant return in Paris, completing her comeback with another medal haul.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
These distortions can cause individuals to alternate between seeking closeness and withdrawing emotionally, a pattern commonly seen in hot and cold dynamics.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
They are restricted from withdrawing more than $125,000 monthly from that trust.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 3 Dec. 2024
While some retirees rely on a strategy of regularly withdrawing from their investments to cover their expenses, the ups and downs of markets mean that income is hardly guaranteed.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 29 Nov. 2024
No formal plan for investing and withdrawing from your retirement savings, which can include withdrawing at too high of a rate.
—Steve Vernon, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Spending Too Little In Retirement One common mistake is being very cautious about spending from your retirement savings by withdrawing at a low rate that could be higher and would still be sustainable.
—Steve Vernon, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdrawing
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Record slip Stocks moved lower Thursday, retreating from the records the major indexes hit in the previous trading session.Michele Luhn, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
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In Iceland, glaciers cover about 10 percent of the country's area but are rapidly retreating.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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As the name implies, this cleaner, infused with rosemary-leaf extract, will set you up for a good hair week, removing dirt, oil, and product build-up from your scalp and strands.Lisa DeSantis, Glamour, 11 Dec. 2024
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The company also developed ultrasonic chemical decontamination technology for removing radioactive contaminants from nuclear reactor coolant pumps.Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
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Elsewhere in Southern California, Gil Cisneros won the congressional seat held by Grace Napolitano, a fellow Democrat who is retiring.Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Chris Evans will return to the Marvel universe in an upcoming film, years after retiring from his role as Captain America.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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For The Times) Cathedral pressed hard for an equalizer in the final 40 minutes, but senior goalkeeper Chris Stillwell stood tall for the visitors, denying several quality chances from close range.Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Apparently, that company is really bad on denying claims.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Withdrawing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdrawing. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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