WITHDRAWALS Synonyms: 13 Similar and Opposite Words

withdrawals

noun

plural of withdrawal

as in retirements

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 withdrawals Sweeny received his place through the equivalent agreement with Tennis Australia, after Alexei Popyrin, the initial recipient, got into the main draw under his own power following withdrawals. — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Under current law, funds may be accessed on a tax-advantaged basis when the policy is properly structured, funded, and maintained, but withdrawals and loans can affect policy performance and tax treatment. — Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026 Just 4% of 401(k) plans allow the $1,000 emergency 401(k) withdrawals, according to a recent Vanguard analysis. — Lorie Konish, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026 Following withdrawals by their previous teammates Jack Draper and Elena Rybakina, respectively, Jessica Pegula and Taylor Fritz have re-paired as a team. — Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 22 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 Rain and snow are the income, while evaporation, plant use, runoff, and human withdrawals are the expenditure. — Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Aug. 2026 Methadone, a powerful medication used to quell withdrawals and help people addicted to opioids achieve stability, is the most effective tool for treating opioid addiction. — Lev Facher, STAT, 14 Aug. 2026 Money grows tax-deferred, and account holders pay taxes on withdrawals. — Jessica Lipscomb, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026

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That far outpaces the 26% in the same age group who believe their retirements will be mostly funded by 401(k)s, IRAs and other retirement accounts, the poll found.

— Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
Its tally of nine retirements is only beaten by Aston (10), and is four clear of Red Bull, the next-worst team.

— Luke Smith, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

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The Selling Sunset–style beach retreats span up to nearly 11,000 square feet, featuring double-height living spaces and kitchenettes.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 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

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