WITHDRAWAL Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

withdrawal

noun

wit͟h-ˈdrȯ(-ə)l

Definition of withdrawal

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 But since last fall, major sticking points have emerged on the conditions of Hamas’ disarmament and Israel’s withdrawal — and which of the two should come first. — Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026 In the throes of postpartum depression after having her daughter, Kaya, Panettiere became addicted to alcohol and Klonopin, a prescription drug that can treat anxiety and seizure disorders but has a risk of dependency and withdrawal symptoms. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026 With exceptions, including those for education and some home-buying expenses, money taken out before age 59½ is subject to income tax plus a 10% early withdrawal penalty. — Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026 Trump’s treatment of alliance commitments in Europe and Asia as conditional and transactional changes their essential character even without major troop withdrawals or the use of force against allies. — Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for withdrawal

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Works created by painters, sculptors, ceramicists, and fashion designers are all on display, making the space feel as much a cultural showcase as a luxury retreat.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
Upscale retreats are being designed to blend seamlessly into some of the African country’s most remote environments; being hard to find offers the ultimate in exclusivity.

— Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of retreat

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But flash forward 10 years and Klein is now debt-free, her retirement account is flush and her credit score is pristine.

— Matt Egan, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
The fourth pays through a smaller retirement check, because the money to keep it whole would have to come from more of the same borrowing.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of retirement

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