as in retreat
an act of moving away especially from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable
the army's orderly withdrawal from the city turned into a rout as the enemy's shock troops surged forward
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Recent Examples of withdrawal
The withdrawal means the 24-time grand slam singles champion will go into the French Open at the end of May without a win on clay this season.
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Julia Andersen, CNN Money, 30 Apr. 2025
Instead, the foundation’s planning focused on a U.S. withdrawal from the W.H.O. and a slashing of support for contraception and other reproductive health care.
—Theodore Schleifer, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
This withdrawal of state resources and attention is not new, PILOT, like other grants, has been historically underfunded.
—Lisa J. Marotta, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2025
Minimum deposit $250 to open account Monthly maintenance fee
$3, with option to waive
Special offer
None
Maximum transactions
Up to 6 free withdrawals or transfers per statement cycle
Excessive transactions fee
$10
Overdraft fees
$35
Offer checking account?
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2025
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Julia Andersen, CNN Money, 30 Apr. 2025
Instead, the foundation’s planning focused on a U.S. withdrawal from the W.H.O. and a slashing of support for contraception and other reproductive health care.
—Theodore Schleifer, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
This withdrawal of state resources and attention is not new, PILOT, like other grants, has been historically underfunded.
—Lisa J. Marotta, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2025
Minimum deposit $250 to open account Monthly maintenance fee
$3, with option to waive
Special offer
None
Maximum transactions
Up to 6 free withdrawals or transfers per statement cycle
Excessive transactions fee
$10
Overdraft fees
$35
Offer checking account?
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdrawal
Noun
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This four-bedroom, five-bed retreat is available on Airbnb and accommodates up to eight guests.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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Upstairs, the primary suite offers a roomy retreat, with a spa-like bath and walk-in closets that make everyday routines feel a touch more luxe.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Boston Herald,
11 May 2025
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Ryan Blaney, who clinched the NASCAR Cup Series championship in 2023 and finished second in 2024, has come under the scrutiny of industry insiders, including Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. In 2025 so far, the Team Penske driver has suffered four race retirements.—
Lydia Mee,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
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The New Orleans Saints official website provided further insight into Carr’s injury which led to his eventual retirement.—
Kambui Bomani,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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“Withdrawal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdrawal. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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