pensioned

adjective

as in retired

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  1. retired
  2. superannuated
Adjective
  • Jury convicts four in June A jury on June 5 convicted Jones, his wife, Kateryna, and retired union executive William Creeden of racketeering conspiracy, embezzlement and other felonies.
    — Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Some retired employees who worked undercover might need protection services like relocation assistance or even name changes if their data is exposed publicly.
    — Jenna McLaughlin, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of retired
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  • The most unrealistic aspect of this portrayal is that, in 2026, that profile would make Mav not a superannuated flight instructor, but secretary of defense.
    — Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 22 July 2026
  • Yet León’s superannuated one man revolution does change the world – or at least a little part if it – by changing Cardozo.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Definition of superannuated
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“Pensioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pensioned. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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