retired
adjective
re·tired
ri-ˈtī(-ə)rd 
1
: secluded
a retired village
2
: withdrawn from one's position or occupation : having concluded one's working or professional career
a group of retired teachers
3
: received by or due to one in retirement
retired pay
Examples of retired in a Sentence
hiked out to a retired beach and fished in the surf
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There are few available details about what happened to the 39-year-old retired athlete who won a bronze medal in the 1,500 meters at the 2016 Rio Olympics, or what her condition is.
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Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
In addition to current players, TEU also features several retired legends who provide attendees with the invaluable opportunity to learn from some of the best to ever play the game.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
Griffin is a retired detective sergeant who was on the NYPD’s Major Crimes unit during the Mangione investigation.
—Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2026
Professional equestrian Zara then greeted Queen Camilla with a simultaneous curtsy and cheek kiss, while retired rugby pro Mike, 48, wrapped an arm around King Charles.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
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Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
In addition to current players, TEU also features several retired legends who provide attendees with the invaluable opportunity to learn from some of the best to ever play the game.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
Griffin is a retired detective sergeant who was on the NYPD’s Major Crimes unit during the Mangione investigation.
—Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2026
Professional equestrian Zara then greeted Queen Camilla with a simultaneous curtsy and cheek kiss, while retired rugby pro Mike, 48, wrapped an arm around King Charles.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for retired
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“Retired.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retired. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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