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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
Former North Crowley standout Ka’Morreun Pimpton also withdrew his name from the portal Sunday.
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2026
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) withdrew its troops last week following a deadline from Saudi Arabia.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
João Fonseca withdrew from the Brisbane International with a back injury.
—The Athletic Tennis Staff, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
As a result, ticket sales plummeted, and top touring acts withdrew.
—Christine Ledbetter, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Other American energy giants, including Exxon Mobil and ConocoPhillips, withdrew from Venezuela after former President Hugo Chavez nationalized private foreign oil interests starting in 2006.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
The President pressured you on defense spending, imposed tariffs on dubious grounds, and withdrew from international agreements and organizations.
—Amanda Sloat, Time, 2 Jan. 2026
Sylvain had taken the woman to a Chase Bank branch on three separate occasions in November 2025 and withdrew a total of $1,718 while pretending to be the woman’s granddaughter, the affidavit said.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2026
Goldin was killed on August 1, 2014, just days before Israel withdrew its troops from Gaza.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdrew
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Unsurprisngly, Meg White, who retreated from public life and hasn’t been heard from for over a decade, was a no-show.—
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People retreated in fear that more would come.—
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O'Connor is not the only beauty queen who has renounced her title in recent months.—
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Manny Diaz, mayor from 2001 to 2009, went on years later to be chairman of the Florida Democratic Party, but renounced his affiliation with the party prior to his first election.—
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Investigators removed the children from Brian's home.—
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The move means the UAE has removed British universities from a list of higher education institutions eligible for state scholarships amid growing tensions over London's decision not to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization, The Financial Times reported.—
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The 84-year-old eventually retired from acting and chose a quiet life away from Hollywood.—
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The town council conducted a nationwide search and decided the best candidate was a local resident who had retired from the police department.—
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When the steering wheel is retracted, the vehicle activates a passenger airbag integrated into the instrument panel.—
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Roadsters have an overall driving appeal, notably with tops retracted.—
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Chicago pulled within 21-16 on D'Andre Swift's 5-yard run early in the fourth quarter.—
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The slightly oversized cut offers comfort for long travel days, while looking pulled-together.—
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At the time, ICE had requested local officials hold him in jail, but that request was denied, the affidavit said.—
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The agency that was set to investigate before being denied access to evidence and case materials is called the Force Investigations Unit of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, part of the Department of Public Safety.—
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But a witness’ account contradicted Siebenaller’s statement.—
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Those findings, published in 2020, contradicted the earlier hypothesis and raised doubts as to whether the species should be considered a hominin at all.—
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“Withdrew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdrew. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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