- present participle of withdraw.
withdrawing
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Syria had dominated its neighbour for decades following its military intervention in Lebanon's 1975-1990 civil war, withdrawing only in 2005, making any new military involvement a fraught proposition.
From Barron's • Jun. 21, 2026
This includes the U.S. president withdrawing his current tariff threats as soon as the EU has fulfilled its commitments, she adds.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026
Italy's Matteo Arnaldi says withdrawing from his first Grand Slam semi-final through illness is an experience he would "not wish on anybody".
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Seeded No. 16 in Australia, she won two matches before withdrawing because of an abdominal injury suffered during her three-set victory against Sorana Cîrstea.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
He turned back to the forest, inhaling through his narrow snout, poised to walk into his destiny with all the dignity of a withdrawing Usher.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
![]()