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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 withdrew
On Monday, the Santa Fe District Attorney's Office announced in a press release that special prosecutor Kari Morrissey withdrew the state's notice of appeal against the actor.
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Janelle Ash, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Officials withdrew proposed regulations that would have allowed the initiatives to be implemented.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Some withdrew their money from the company.
—John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Clinton's second choice to lead the DOJ, federal Judge Kimba Wood, withdrew over a similar situation.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
Israel also seized a buffer zone inside Syria after Syrian troops withdrew.
—Sarah El Deeb, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Israel says its forces conducted airstrikes and temporarily seized a buffer zone inside Syria, dating back to a 1974 agreement, after Syrian troops withdrew in the chaos.
—Sarah El Deeb, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
In June 2023, the company withdrew its profit forecast due to a substantial increase in the failure rates of its onshore wind turbine components.
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
However, after the surgery, Mangione withdrew from friends and family, and his family later reached out to them in search of him.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Janelle Ash, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Officials withdrew proposed regulations that would have allowed the initiatives to be implemented.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Some withdrew their money from the company.
—John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Clinton's second choice to lead the DOJ, federal Judge Kimba Wood, withdrew over a similar situation.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
Israel also seized a buffer zone inside Syria after Syrian troops withdrew.
—Sarah El Deeb, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Israel says its forces conducted airstrikes and temporarily seized a buffer zone inside Syria, dating back to a 1974 agreement, after Syrian troops withdrew in the chaos.
—Sarah El Deeb, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
In June 2023, the company withdrew its profit forecast due to a substantial increase in the failure rates of its onshore wind turbine components.
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
However, after the surgery, Mangione withdrew from friends and family, and his family later reached out to them in search of him.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdrew
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But while there are still a lot of questions to be answered, the prospect of a Pixel-like camera design seems to have retreated.David Phelan, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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It’s hardly been altered in the 17,000 years or so since those glaciers retreated.Ashley Balzer Vigil, Ars Technica, 21 Dec. 2024
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Both crosses were removed from the cathedral’s steeple and spire in 1998 for building renovations.Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
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Switching to Bournemouth removed Adams from the frenzy and bright lights that surround Leeds.Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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This number could include weapons in the process of being dismantled or retired.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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But if you're retired or don't have anyone who's relying on your paycheck, the answer is probably no.Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024
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My wanting was the leash that pulled me through my life.Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 4 Jan. 2025
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But David kept fighting and pulled fire away from landing Medevac helicopters, getting evacuated himself after the last helicopter landed.JOSH BOAK THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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In instances when those requests were denied, workers often chose to resign instead of putting their health at risk.William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 6 Jan. 2025
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Will Howard wanted to get on stage after the Rose Bowl, but a bowl employee denied him.Cameron Teague Robinson, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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The Magic, now 19-12, have contradicted that wisdom.Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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However, but it’s now been flatly contradicted.David Phelan, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Withdrew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdrew. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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