1
as in to bed
to go to one's bed in order to sleep
I'm exhausted, so I think I'll retire for the evening
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2
as in to sack
to let go from office, service, or employment
as a part of its restructuring, the company has begun to retire its older employees
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as in to withdraw
to move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable)
the insurgents have retired to the outskirts of the city, but appear to be readying themselves for another offensive
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Recent Examples of retire
After 54 years, the restaurant closed in March 2021 when Dizes retired.
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Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Virginia Butley is an engineer who has overcome male chauvinism in her career and Frank is retired from a federal agency.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
On the same day, Nvidia's VP/Chief Accounting Officer Donald Robertson notified his company of his decision to retire.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
The original novel follows Takeuchi Shingo, a serial murder suspect whom retired judge Kajima Isao acquitted two years ago, who moves in next door to the home where Kajima and his family live.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
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Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Virginia Butley is an engineer who has overcome male chauvinism in her career and Frank is retired from a federal agency.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
On the same day, Nvidia's VP/Chief Accounting Officer Donald Robertson notified his company of his decision to retire.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
The original novel follows Takeuchi Shingo, a serial murder suspect whom retired judge Kajima Isao acquitted two years ago, who moves in next door to the home where Kajima and his family live.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retire
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He was wrapped in a jute sack, and someone else scrounged up some clean straw bedding.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Apr. 2026
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Amenities like high thread-count bedding, organic toiletries, and blackout curtains mimic the experience of a private boutique hotel stay.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2026
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Hiring Liam Rosenior, sacked on Wednesday after just 107 days in charge, was a big error of judgement.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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John Franklin-Myers, who loved talking, sacking and eating Uncrustables, left as a free agent to the Titans.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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In September 2025, the City Council voted to explore whether Los Angeles could withdraw all legally allowable homelessness funding from LAHSA and instead contract with the county’s new homelessness department.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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The many attending assistants around her eventually disperse — a little hesitantly because Sam is in the middle of preparing a new show — and the two withdraw to Sam’s cavernous studio.—
Jake Coyle,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Let what surfaces settle before making your next move.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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Moses could put his real game face on and settle into his pre-race routine—even if a bit rushed—to get Pal in the zone, and then send him off into the Valley of Roses to pick up his jockey, then on to the starting gate.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Apr. 2026
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That lawsuit, along with a countersuit by the PGA Tour, was dismissed a year later.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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There’s too much effort, too much time, and too much sincerity apparent behind this film to dismiss it outright.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2026
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Coe reportedly was hospitalized several years ago with Covid-19 and had mostly retreated from public appearances since then, though it is not known whether Covid played a part in his passing.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2026
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Or, retreat to peaceful Bluffside Gardens with ultramodern cabins that offer direct trail access.—
Sarah Miller,
Midwest Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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Why is this guy leaned over sleeping?—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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Bernstein slept on it and the next morning told him no way.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
23 Apr. 2026
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Robinson was among 425 volunteers spreading out from four different locations on Saturday throughout Waukegan, removing trash from the lakefront, the city’s downtown and its neighborhoods, ending eight days of active environmental stewardship during the city’s fifth-annual Earth Week cleanup.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Creamy, hydrating cleansers maintain the moisture barrier while still removing dirt and makeup effectively.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Retire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retire. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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