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
Most of the early withdrawals stemmed from unexpected emergencies and paying off looming debt.
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Most of the hormone will clear your system within a few days to a week, and that’s when the withdrawal hits.
—Tabitha Britt, Flow Space, 22 Apr. 2026
Later that night, she was seen in surveillance footage making withdrawals from an ATM — and hasn't been heard from since.
—Aya Al-Hakim, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Umeboshi in my diet to combat the caffeine-withdrawal headaches.
—Sarah Khan, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Most of the hormone will clear your system within a few days to a week, and that’s when the withdrawal hits.
—Tabitha Britt, Flow Space, 22 Apr. 2026
Later that night, she was seen in surveillance footage making withdrawals from an ATM — and hasn't been heard from since.
—Aya Al-Hakim, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Umeboshi in my diet to combat the caffeine-withdrawal headaches.
—Sarah Khan, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdrawal
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Consider planning something restorative for the second half of the month, like a wellness retreat, a quiet escape, or simply a change of scenery that asks nothing of you.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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While the retreat center was not a primarily political place, its critics mostly ignored its political ambitions and successes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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The groups cited a Vanguard study that found the retirement wealth of nonprofit workers could increase at least $525 million annually if CITs were allowed in 403(b) plans.—
Taylor Millard,
Boston Herald,
1 May 2026
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The website will provide information about high-quality, low-cost independent retirement accounts and ensure a contribution match for those who open an IRA listed on the site.—
Britta Miller,
The Washington Examiner,
1 May 2026
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“Withdrawal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdrawal. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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