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pensioned

adjective

as in retired

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  1. retired
  2. superannuated
Adjective
  • As a retired fighter, Taylor faces the daunting task of deciding what comes next.
    — Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Upon seeing things turn physical, Mejia, who is a retired New Jersey police officer, got up and Olenick followed.
    — Taylor Galgano, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of retired
Adjective
  • 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 17 Sep. 2026.

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