unretire

verb

un·​re·​tire ˌən-ri-ˈtī(-ə)r 

unretired; unretiring; unretires

intransitive verb

: to leave retirement : rejoin the workforce

Examples of unretire in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The new designer intended for the shroud to represent Jordan moving into the front office as part-owner and president of basketball operations of the Washington Wizards, but no — 23 would end up wearing it on court during the preseason when deciding to unretire for the second time. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 18 June 2026

The Rams’ trade for Myles Garrett and subsequent intrigue about whether Aaron Donald would unretire to place two future first-ballot Hall of Famers on the same defensive line has served as an unmistakable reminder that some folks don’t change. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026

But then Simon unretired, which led to a big round of gigs last year — including a trio of shows at Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco — and more concerts in 2026. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 4 June 2026

Tom Brady has temporarily unretired (again) and is back on the field. — Derek C. Blasberg, Vanity Fair, 19 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unretire

• acquire
• attire
• bonfire
• campfire
• ceasefire
• conspire
• desire
• enquire
• entire
• greenbrier
• gunfire
• homebuyer