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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 withdrawals
Most of the early withdrawals stemmed from unexpected emergencies and paying off looming debt.
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 23 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
No withdrawals are allowed before January 1 of the year the child turns 18.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Brickner didn’t say yes or no to further withdrawals, but said the money must be handled very carefully.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
Plus, most beneficiaries who inherit traditional retirement accounts must liquidate them within 10 years and withdrawals are taxed, but no Roth withdrawals, even by heirs, is ever taxed.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
According to the warrant affidavit, video surveillance from the bank when one of the withdrawals was made showed that Quilty was the one allegedly using the ATM card, the warrant affidavit said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026
In 2022, Blackstone limited withdrawals from its $60 billion flagship real estate fund as investors worried about the decline in commercial real estate.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
For people living on Social Security, pension income or retirement account withdrawals, the right debt relief strategy can be crucial in terms of getting rid of what's owed.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 23 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
No withdrawals are allowed before January 1 of the year the child turns 18.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Brickner didn’t say yes or no to further withdrawals, but said the money must be handled very carefully.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
Plus, most beneficiaries who inherit traditional retirement accounts must liquidate them within 10 years and withdrawals are taxed, but no Roth withdrawals, even by heirs, is ever taxed.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
According to the warrant affidavit, video surveillance from the bank when one of the withdrawals was made showed that Quilty was the one allegedly using the ATM card, the warrant affidavit said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026
In 2022, Blackstone limited withdrawals from its $60 billion flagship real estate fund as investors worried about the decline in commercial real estate.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
For people living on Social Security, pension income or retirement account withdrawals, the right debt relief strategy can be crucial in terms of getting rid of what's owed.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdrawals
Noun
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This is Fortune 500 Power Moves, a column tracking executive shifts—from appointments and promotions to resignations and retirements—within the highest ranks of Fortune 500 companies.—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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With six weeks until the June 2 city primary election, Bass is seeking to hire 510 officers at the Los Angeles Police Department, enough to cover the retirements and resignations that are expected in that agency, according to her budget team.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Mammoth bluffs followed by last-minute retreats only deepened perceptions of inconsistency, further eroding deterrence.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Dubious precautions Mounting interest in the potential benefits of psychedelic drugs has led to a rise in psychedelic retreats around the world.—
Theara Coleman,
TheWeek,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Withdrawals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdrawals. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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