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 retiring as an official, Kortz met frequently with friends and fellow sports enthusiasts, including at the McDonald’s restaurant at 105th Street and Cicero Avenue in Oak Lawn.
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Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Though they’re retired, the snowbirds divide their time between Florida and New Jersey and are not the types to lie around.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
Iowa has often been considered a favorable place to retire in recent years, according to similar lists.
—Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 27 Jan. 2026
Another caricature, Duffman, was retired by the series in 2025.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
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Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Though they’re retired, the snowbirds divide their time between Florida and New Jersey and are not the types to lie around.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
Iowa has often been considered a favorable place to retire in recent years, according to similar lists.
—Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 27 Jan. 2026
Another caricature, Duffman, was retired by the series in 2025.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retire
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Brooklinen’s heavyweight down alternative comforter makes a recurring appearance in commerce editor Audrey Lee’s bedding rotation when temperatures start to dip.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
28 Jan. 2026
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Mattresses and Bedding As is the case with assorted linens, avoid storing mattresses and bedding in the damp, chilly basement.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
25 Jan. 2026
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Dak got sacked and lost seven yards.—
Tim Cowlishaw,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Herbert was sacked a career-high 54 times while playing behind an offensive line that was without top tackles Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater because of season-ending injuries.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
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Canadian national team skeleton coach Joe Cecchini has spoken out about the sudden national controversy surrounding his team's decision to withdraw athletes from an Olympic qualifier, costing American Katie Uhlaender a chance to make the Milan Cortina Winter Games.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Today, demand from institutional investors, corporate buyers, and long-term holders can contribute toward upward pressure on the Bitcoin price, especially when liquid supply is withdrawn or locked away.—
Jason Phillips,
Ascend Agency,
30 Jan. 2026
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Brent crude futures settled above $70.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Russia's advance in Ukraine has largely settled into a grinding war of attrition, and analysts say that Russian President Vladimir Putin is in no rush to find a settlement, despite his army's difficulties on the roughly 600-mile front line.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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However, a White House official dismissed speculation.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Continue reading … LEGAL LOOPHOLE – Luigi Mangione returns to court as judge weighs defense motion to dismiss death penalty charge.—
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FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index retreated nearly 2%, leading losses in the region.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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The agents ultimately retreated without bringing Pretti into custody.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
Mercury News,
29 Jan. 2026
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This inspired framing of the city that never sleeps serves as the tranquil backdrop of the spa, which offers a traditional Swedish sauna, hot stone massages, and Reiki therapy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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The usage of sleeping tablets is horrendous.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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But videos of the incident do not show Pretti brandishing a gun, and one video appears to show an officer removing a gun from Pretti's waistband just moments before another agent fired the first shot.—
Jennifer Jacobs,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Once clear, the groups installed malware by removing the hard drive and installing the software directly, replacing the hard drive with one preloaded with Ploutus, or connecting an external device, such as a thumb drive, to deploy the malware.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Retire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retire. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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