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
In addition, the lawsuit claims that Mehta made large cash withdrawals from the nonprofit that were not accounted for.
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Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2026
In a statement on X, Kennedy Center interim President Richard Grennell responded to Fleck’s withdrawal from the NSO performances.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026
Key Takeaways Quitting caffeine suddenly can lead to caffeine withdrawal.
—Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2026
Bryant said three cities who have scheduled withdrawal elections submitted proposals to negotiate with the agency and try to avoid a withdrawal election.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
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Wellness-Centric Bathrooms Design trends over the last few years have positioned the bathroom as a personal retreat and sanctuary.—
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The Nordic – Charlestown, Rhode Island What began as a family-run vacation retreat in the 1960s has evolved into one of America’s most talked-about luxury buffets.—
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Outbidding the Philadelphia Phillies and former Boston boss Dave Dombrowski for him is about as likely as David Ortiz coming out of retirement to provide the pop this Red Sox lineup needs.—
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Because of retirements and bids for higher office, there will be new legislators in several key positions in the Iowa House and Senate when lawmakers gavel in for the start of the legislative session.—
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“Withdrawal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdrawal. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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