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
The former first baseman, though, has no plans to retire, according to the report.
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
On Thursday morning, Nancy Pelosi, another giant of our recent politics, announced her decision to retire from Congress at the end of the current term.
—Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2025
But Jeffries’s and Pelosi’s working relationship was scrutinized during the turbulent time when Democrats en masse were calling on former President Joe Biden to retire.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2025
Some old power plants have been retired, and utilities are scrambling to add new electric generation, while also making the power grid more resilient.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
On Thursday morning, Nancy Pelosi, another giant of our recent politics, announced her decision to retire from Congress at the end of the current term.
—Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2025
But Jeffries’s and Pelosi’s working relationship was scrutinized during the turbulent time when Democrats en masse were calling on former President Joe Biden to retire.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2025
Some old power plants have been retired, and utilities are scrambling to add new electric generation, while also making the power grid more resilient.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retire
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Prior to joining the retail automotive services company, Patel served as SVP and CIO of bedding manufacturer Sleep Number.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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No cookie-cutter hotel rooms here—you’ll find artful decorative touches and luxury bedding that beg for a lazy morning.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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On the field, his seven tackles, sack and pass breakup helped tilt the game in the Chargers’ favour; off the field, his tribute to his brother showed the depth of his character.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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In the box score, Brissett was 21-of-31 for 261 yards with two touchdown passes despite getting sacked five times by the Cowboys.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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The peace declaration included a commitment to withdraw heavy weapons from the border, de-mining efforts, and to de-escalate tensions that erupted into the brief but deadly border conflict.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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In addition, he was allegedly caught on camera by bank security withdrawing approximately $50,000 in cash from a bank on June 27, 2025.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Hoover was much better in the second quarter and led TCU into the red zone, but the Horned Frogs had to settle for a 35-yard Nate McCashland field goal.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Nov. 2025
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Soika, a surgeon, unsuccessfully tried to book a rental car to get to Utah for a weekend trip before settling on an option that seemed straight out of Hollywood.—
JOSH FUNK,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
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On Wednesday, in documents obtained by Rolling Stone, a California superior court judge overseeing the lawsuit ruled in favor of Kardashian and the anti-SLAPP motion, effectively dismissing the other Cantu’s lawsuit, though the judge left open the possibility of an appeal.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
6 Nov. 2025
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This company’s approach to pest control begins with a philosophy that dismisses the business-as-usual assumptions.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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As climate change causes sea ice to retreat and the melting zone to expand, these microbes are expected to add more nitrogen to the ocean.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
7 Nov. 2025
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Although Ukraine for now is still maintaining a defense, the fall of Pokrovsk would be one of the most serious defeats Ukraine has suffered since March, when its troops were forced to retreat from Russia's Kursk region.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
6 Nov. 2025
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White noise machines and humidifiers are frequently available, along with extra blankets, air purifiers, and blackout curtains or sleep masks.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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McKenna posited that breastfeeding helped babies sleep more while increasing their milk supply and offering greater protection against Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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These risks have prompted the United States, China, and other spacefaring nations to develop advanced systems for tracking, avoiding, and potentially removing orbital debris.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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My son removes his shoes and socks and joins me.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Retire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retire. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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