Position
Position verb - To arrange something in a certain spot or position.
Withdraw
Withdraw verb - To take away from a place or position.
Usage example: withdrew her hand from the table
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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Loophole Abuse: At the Battle of Williamsburg, Hancock is repeatedly ordered to withdraw his men despite his excellent position.
Source: Literature / Gods and Generals - El Krim then gives the remaining French forces the opportunity to withdraw from their hopeless position.
Source: Dying Truce -
The director threatens to withdraw Lavie's position in another department and tries to disband them right then and there.
Source: Manga / Planetes
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Withdraw and Position. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/position/withdraw
Position & Withdraw. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/position/withdraw>.
Withdraw or Position. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/position/withdraw.
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