RETIREMENT Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

retirement

noun

ri-ˈtī(-ə)r-mənt

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 Health insurance premiums, deductibles, childcare, university tuition, retirement savings, and automobile expenses consume a large portion of household income. —

Steven Delco, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2026 Standard documentation should include pre-death hospital bills, lost household income, diminished retirement contributions, and burial invoices. —

William Jones, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026 This approach reflects a broader evolution in retirement planning. —

Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Maurice remained an icon to players born years after his 1960 retirement, especially French-Canadians. —

David J. Neal, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for retirement

Recent Examples of Synonyms for retirement

Noun

The two countries will agree to future pilot zones for Israel’s eventual withdrawal, the agreement says.

— Bassem Mroue, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2026
The tradeoff is that withdrawals are taxed.

— Julian Torres, CNN Money, 27 June 2026

Definition of withdrawal

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In the 97th minute, chasing an equaliser from a corner kick, Scotland hit the first man, botched the clean-up job and found themselves on the retreat.

— Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 24 June 2026
Originally built as a summer home and later serving as a retreat house and seminary for the Missionaries of La Salette, the property opened as a resort in 1986.

— Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 23 June 2026