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withdrawal

[with-draw-uhl, -drawl, with-] / wɪðˈdrɔ əl, -ˈdrɔl, wɪθ- /
NOUN
removal; retraction
Synonyms
STRONGEST
departure disengagement exit exodus resignation retirement
STRONG
abandonment abdication abjuration alienation disavowal disclaimer egress egression extraction recall recantation relinquishment repudiation rescission retreat revocation revulsion secession
WEAK
exiting marooning palinode
Antonyms
STRONGEST
arrival coming entrance
WEAK
remainder stay

Example Sentences

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Blue Owl Capital Income and Technology Income funds curbed redemptions after receiving 21.9% and 40.7% withdrawal requests, respectively.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

After the Kosovo War of 1998-1999, Kosovo celebrated its liberation day on 12 June, 1999, following the withdrawal of Serbian forces and the entry of Nato-led peacekeeping troops.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Interval funds operate with defined liquidity windows and often include redemption limits, which can lead to gating in periods of elevated withdrawal requests.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

"For the people of Gaza, the implications are profound: Israeli military withdrawal and reconstruction at scale."

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Lawrence’s withdrawal from the policy debate also reflected his long- held conviction that science and politics made for an unwieldy mix.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.