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
The Pentagon is again considering the withdrawal of troops from Europe.
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Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2025
Individuals who drink heavily also should be careful not to stop suddenly because the effects of sudden withdrawal can be dangerous.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
Julian didn't learn that fact until years later, when he was cut off and began suffering withdrawal symptoms.
—Henry Larweh, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2025
The Mouse House’s commitment is critical to budgets, storylines, and casting, meaning its withdrawal could mean major changes to the show.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2025
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Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2025
Individuals who drink heavily also should be careful not to stop suddenly because the effects of sudden withdrawal can be dangerous.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
Julian didn't learn that fact until years later, when he was cut off and began suffering withdrawal symptoms.
—Henry Larweh, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2025
The Mouse House’s commitment is critical to budgets, storylines, and casting, meaning its withdrawal could mean major changes to the show.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for withdrawal
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“Withdrawal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdrawal. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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