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: withdrawn from one's position or occupation : having concluded one's working or professional career
3
: received by or due to one in retirement
Examples of retired in a Sentence
hiked out to a retired beach and fished in the surf
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His father, David, a retired college professor and experimental composer, runs a small classical music label from home.
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David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2025
Schnall, in his first year as head coach after taking over for the retired Gary Gilmore, had not been ejected this season before Sunday.
—Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2025
Attendees also stand to sing the national anthem and recognize retired and active military members, and Gold Star families who’ve lost someone in service to their country.
—Lisa Meyers McClintick, USA Today, 21 June 2025
The high-octane sports drama follows Sonny Hayes (Pitt), a retired Formula One driver who’s drawn back into the world of racing to mentor a hotshot rookie, played by Idris, for the fictional Apex Grand Prix team.
—Michaela Zee, Variety, 18 June 2025
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David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2025
Schnall, in his first year as head coach after taking over for the retired Gary Gilmore, had not been ejected this season before Sunday.
—Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2025
Attendees also stand to sing the national anthem and recognize retired and active military members, and Gold Star families who’ve lost someone in service to their country.
—Lisa Meyers McClintick, USA Today, 21 June 2025
The high-octane sports drama follows Sonny Hayes (Pitt), a retired Formula One driver who’s drawn back into the world of racing to mentor a hotshot rookie, played by Idris, for the fictional Apex Grand Prix team.
—Michaela Zee, Variety, 18 June 2025
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“Retired.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retired. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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