withdrawal

noun

wit͟h-ˈdrȯ(-ə)l How to pronounce withdrawal (audio)
Definition of withdrawalnext
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 Parents can help their kids get invested with fewer withdrawal restrictions than 529 and 530A accounts through custodial brokerage accounts known as UTMA or UGMA accounts. — Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026 Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race in 2024 was an early case in point. — Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026 The Iraqi government hailed the withdrawal as a milestone for the nation’s sovereignty. — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026 Both countries announced last week that Turkey would begin a gradual withdrawal from the base. — Jane Arraf, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for withdrawal
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  1. retreat
  2. retirement
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  • Other interior amenities include a 24-seat movie theater, and a primary retreat with dedicated massage and salon rooms, while the grounds boast multiple terraces and a large pool.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2026
  • His party’s retreat comes after a series of embarrassing election showings in which the far-right AfD made huge inroads.
    — Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of retreat
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  • Aaron Donald, who came out of retirement in late August to rejoin the Rams, will also be sidelined Sunday.
    — Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • On average, the male retirement age was 56, and 53 for women.
    — Michelle Caruso-Cabrera, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of retirement

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