as in withdrawal
an act of moving away especially from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable
military historians have blamed the defeat on that battalion's retirement from the front lines
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Recent Examples of retirement
After buyouts, early retirements, voluntary separations and a Reduction in Force, the agency was shrunk nearly in half earlier this year.
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Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2025
The bout is one of the final matches of Cena's own retirement tour.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Monticello was Thomas Jefferson’s home in retirement, after decades of public service, including as the nation’s third president.
—Jane Kamensky, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
Scott Armul, who currently serves as EVP, Global Portfolio and Business Units, will assume the role of Chief Product and Technology Officer upon Liang’s retirement.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025
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Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2025
The bout is one of the final matches of Cena's own retirement tour.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Monticello was Thomas Jefferson’s home in retirement, after decades of public service, including as the nation’s third president.
—Jane Kamensky, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
Scott Armul, who currently serves as EVP, Global Portfolio and Business Units, will assume the role of Chief Product and Technology Officer upon Liang’s retirement.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retirement
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Far-right members of Netanyahu’s ruling coalition – whose support is crucial to keeping his government afloat – have fiercely opposed a withdrawal from Gaza and have previously called for encouraging Palestinian residents to leave so Jewish settlements can be established there.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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The administration has faced other challenges over its withdrawal of, and conditions around, FEMA funds, which are determined by Congress.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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While not as grand in scale or scope as the aforementioned parks, Erlebnispark Tripsdrill offers a premium day’s retreat for all ages with its unique homage to traditional German culture, superior thrill rides, and countryside landscapes.—
Zachary Laks,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Oct. 2025
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There is retreat, there is opportunity for enclosure.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Retirement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retirement. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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