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 Reuters reported that British digital bank Revolut experienced a related service disruption, affecting functions including card payments and ATM withdrawals. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026 After all, a few additional years of employment can translate to more savings, fewer years of withdrawals and a bigger Social Security benefit. — John Csiszar, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2026 After a resolution or a mistaken filing, withdrawal may make sense; preserve the original notice alongside the withdrawal record. — Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026 Patients who abruptly discontinued their antidepressants often suffered withdrawal symptoms. — Marcela Gottschald, STAT, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for withdrawal

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Noun

Sylge, who has spent the last 30 years attending and organizing health and wellness retreats around the world, developed this exercise to help people reclaim their time.

— Margaret Cirino, NPR, 23 Oct. 2026
Even if oil prices retreat, fares are unlikely to return to pre conflict levels.

— , CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of retreat

Noun

Existing bank account takeover A criminal gains access to your existing checking account, savings account, retirement account or payment app.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Current owner Mark Attanasio bought the Brewers from the Selig family in January 2005, and Bud Selig remained as commissioner until his retirement in January 2015 at age 80.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

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