re·tire·ment
ri-ˈtī(-ə)r-mənt 
Examples of retirement in a Sentence
Noun
She decided to take an early retirement.
Many fans were surprised by the champion's retirement.
The staff is smaller because of several retirements.
I'm looking forward to retirement.
He is ready for retirement.
He came out of retirement to play baseball again.
She has remained very active during retirement.
The staff all wished her a long and happy retirement.
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Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 29 May 2026
Finally, somebody is getting forced out of a job and into an early retirement who actually deserves it!
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Lee Ann Rawlins Williams, The Conversation, 27 May 2026
However, there are certain assets — including bank accounts, non-retirement savings and some property — that may still be vulnerable depending on the situation and state law.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 18 May 2026
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Noun
Looking at what the department could offer officers for competitive salaries and retirement is critical to retention, Carranza said.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 29 May 2026
Finally, somebody is getting forced out of a job and into an early retirement who actually deserves it!
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Adjective
Research on the transition into retirement suggests that social connection, health and financial stability all shape post-retirement well-being.
—Lee Ann Rawlins Williams, The Conversation, 27 May 2026
However, there are certain assets — including bank accounts, non-retirement savings and some property — that may still be vulnerable depending on the situation and state law.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 18 May 2026
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“Retirement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retirement. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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retirement
1 of 2 noun
re·tire·ment
ri-ˈtī(ə)r-mənt
: an act of retiring : the state of being retired
especially
: the leaving of one's job permanently
retirement
2 of 2 adjective
: of, relating to, or made for retired persons
a retirement community
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