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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 renounced
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
In 2000, the UNIFIL established a de-facto area along the southern Lebanese border with Israel, after Israeli forces withdrew following their second invasion.
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Alayna Treene, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
An earlier court petition was dismissed in 2015 after the ex-wife withdrew it.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
On the day of the operation, Van Dyke allegedly withdrew the majority of his winnings.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
The United States rejoined in 2003, withdrew again in 2018, and returned once more in 2023.
—Stijn Joye, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
However, the Taipei Fine Arts Museum, which organized Taiwan’s collateral exhibition at the Venice Biennale, suspended planning for the event, while Documenta 15 withdrew his participation pending the outcome of the investigation.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Trump withdrew from the JCPOA in 2018.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
The legislation tied to the women’s quota fell short of that threshold, and the government later withdrew the delimitation proposal.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
Recently, a developer withdrew a request to rezone a property for a potential data center campus due to a lack of support from Yorkville’s City Council, and the city’s mayor has since indicated future projects are unlikely to secure city approval going forward.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Alayna Treene, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
An earlier court petition was dismissed in 2015 after the ex-wife withdrew it.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
On the day of the operation, Van Dyke allegedly withdrew the majority of his winnings.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
The United States rejoined in 2003, withdrew again in 2018, and returned once more in 2023.
—Stijn Joye, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
However, the Taipei Fine Arts Museum, which organized Taiwan’s collateral exhibition at the Venice Biennale, suspended planning for the event, while Documenta 15 withdrew his participation pending the outcome of the investigation.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Trump withdrew from the JCPOA in 2018.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
The legislation tied to the women’s quota fell short of that threshold, and the government later withdrew the delimitation proposal.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
Recently, a developer withdrew a request to rezone a property for a potential data center campus due to a lack of support from Yorkville’s City Council, and the city’s mayor has since indicated future projects are unlikely to secure city approval going forward.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdrew
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But precisely as its students triumphed, Achievement First retreated from its founding commitments.—
Steven F. Wilson,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
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The price of Brent crude oil, the international standard, retreated on the news, falling to around $104 a barrel.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Philip Fong | Afp | Getty Images Japan renounced war under Article 9 of its post-World War II pacifist constitution.—
Sam Meredith,Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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President Ahmed al-Sharaa is a one-time al-Qaeda commander who renounced the ideology before taking power.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026
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The plane returned to the gate and the passenger was removed, according to Delta, which apologized to customers for the experience and delay.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Items of value, particularly smaller things that could be easily removed or concealed, should always be carried in person or within carry-on bags.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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Vaughn Sharp hit an RBI double in the third for the Mustangs but Sharp was left stranded on third when Blaine retired the next two batters.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
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She has essentially been retired as an artist in recent years, releasing only a few collaborative singles since her last full album in 2016.—
Andrew Dalton,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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But Lucas, known for making false confessions, later retracted his claim, and other evidence disproved his connection to the murder.—
JACK BROOK,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Author Michael Wolff said last year that Epstein played a role in introducing the couple in a Daily Beast article that was later retracted.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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That’s when Talley allegedly pulled the pistol out from under a blanket, shooting one officer in the face and a second in the chin, authorities said.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Dodgers pulled within 2-1 in the eighth inning when Freddie Freeman singled with one out to put runners on the corners and Smith delivered an RBI single to right field off of right-hander Michael Petersen.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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But the country’s leader, Miguel Díaz-Canel, has denied Cuba has political prisoners and has stressed that his government is not negotiating any internal political matters with the United States.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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Beyoncé's publicist has denied rumors that the singer's next album will be released the week of the Met Gala.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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During their investigation, police found evidence that contradicted Kirby's explanation.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Some of the new information ran counter to narratives his defense had told reporters or submitted to the court, but some also contradicted statements by the prosecution and the government.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Withdrew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdrew. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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