WITHDRAWING Synonyms: 148 Similar and Opposite Words

withdrawing

verb

present participle of withdraw

as in retreating

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 retracting

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 removing

to take away from a place or position withdrew her hand from the table

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Recent Examples of withdrawing That said, withdrawing money prematurely from a CD will lead to the issuance of an early withdrawal penalty. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 30 June 2026 When a teacher, coach, counselor, pediatrician, or school psychologist sees a boy who is withdrawing, escalating, or acting out, that should prompt care. — Wes Moore, STAT, 1 July 2026 Then, yesterday, Washington blinked, withdrawing the controls. — Craig S. Smith, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 The framework has provisions for a test run of sorts, with Israeli troops withdrawing from two pilot zones where the Lebanese army will gradually assume security responsibilities. — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026 Serena Williams is withdrawing from Wimbledon doubles competition after injuring her knee at the tournament earlier this week. — Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 4 July 2026 The military held a similar security strip from 1985 until 2000, before withdrawing after years of steady casualties, a toll that is accumulating once again. — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 23 June 2026 At the same time, when asked directly if the United States is better served by withdrawing from world affairs to put America First, the under-30 MAGA set says yes with a 72% margin. — Philip Elliott, Time, 1 July 2026 In an interview with The Sacramento Bee Wednesday, the labor leader behind Proposition 40 accused Newsom of failing to propose any alternative ahead of the June 25 deadline for withdrawing ballot measures. — Ben Paviour july 2, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026

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Rather than retreating into defensive shape after losing possession, teams are immediately attempting to recover the ball high up the pitch.

— Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Officials said the dog's owner attempted to use bear spray while retreating from the area but was unsuccessful.

— Richard Ramos, CBS News, 28 June 2026

Definition of retreating

Verb

The remote control has mixed reviews, with this seemingly retracting from its otherwise glowing reviews.

— Tantse Walter, Space.com, 26 June 2026
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said in a recall notice that the seat belts in certain Expedition and Lincoln vehicles may inadvertently lock, preventing the belt from retracting or extending.

— Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 3 June 2026

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Two Latinos are running in this year’s election to replace Councilmember Curren Price, who is Black and retiring after serving the maximum three terms.

— Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
Assistant County Administrator Bridgette Cobbins, who has worked for the Unified Government for three decades, is also retiring.

— Sofi Zeman July 2, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026

Definition of retiring

Verb

Corbett, of Palatine, announced his independent candidacy days after renouncing the current state of the Republican Party and dropping his consulting business work with GOP contenders.

— Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
The program calls for the recognition of Israel and renouncing armed struggle, effectively sidelining Hamas and other factions.

— SAM METZ, Arkansas Online, 26 Apr. 2026

Definition of renouncing

Verb

But there’s no denying McIlroy was looking sleek with his Masters jacket, which was accompanied by a white shirt and green tie to match.

— Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
Responsible leadership means proactively preparing the enterprise workforce for this imminent organizational down-sizing and structural workplace transition rather than denying its clear historical inevitability.

— Barney Krishnan, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of denying

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In one significant policy shift, Lewis George campaigned on repealing former Metropolitan Police Department chief Pamela Smith’s executive order directing her officers to cooperate with federal immigration authorities for individuals not in police custody.

— Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 27 June 2026
Council members narrowly passed the ordinance repealing the ban by a 7-5 vote, with some voting against the measure as a form of protest.

— Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026