1
as in to settle
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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3
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 first time Day-Lewis announced plans to retire was in 1997 after making The Boxer.
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Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Tyrann Mathieu, who retired from the NFL earlier this year after 12 seasons, will bang the drum before the Super Bowl LIX rematch.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
After brushing off the sand and retiring our flip-flops, getting dressed suddenly feels intentional again — and effort feels exciting.
—Brooke Devard Ozaydinli, Refinery29, 10 Sep. 2025
Rizzo will reportedly retire as a Cub on Saturday, and then will join the organization as an ambassador for the team.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
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Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Tyrann Mathieu, who retired from the NFL earlier this year after 12 seasons, will bang the drum before the Super Bowl LIX rematch.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
After brushing off the sand and retiring our flip-flops, getting dressed suddenly feels intentional again — and effort feels exciting.
—Brooke Devard Ozaydinli, Refinery29, 10 Sep. 2025
Rizzo will reportedly retire as a Cub on Saturday, and then will join the organization as an ambassador for the team.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retire
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Science is never settled For decades, it was assumed that AHE was always spin-driven and only occurred in magnetic materials.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Sep. 2025
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Keough said her grandmother tried to settle Lisa Marie's estate less than 24 hours after her death in 2023.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
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Beyond the considerable issue of adequately defending the potent Eagles offense, the Chiefs most obviously will seek to better protect Mahomes — who was sacked six times and pressured 16 times without the Eagles blitzing once.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
11 Sep. 2025
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He's also been sacked three times (3) while rushing for a total of negative-three yards on 13 carries (including sacks).—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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The reaction to this was dynamic, which for some meant withdrawing from opportunities and for others contributed to burnout and decisions to leave their jobs altogether.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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But Russia's prime minister, Mikhail Mishustin, signed a decree proposed by the Cabinet on August 25 to withdraw from the convention, and Putin has now submitted this to the Duma, which is likely to rubber stamp it.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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One of my favorite things to buy at the Pottery Barn Outlet is quilted bedding.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Sep. 2025
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According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the leading cause of infant suffocation during sleeping hours is soft bedding.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
9 Sep. 2025
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Despite lacking any legal education or experience, Routh dismissed his lawyers earlier this year and intends to defend himself at trial.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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When retail loses money, it’s often dismissed as inexperience.—
Anmol Verma,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Like, say, where the Chiefs looked eager to retreat — the locker room.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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Afterward, retreat to the spa’s relaxation lounge—where a glowing copper teardrop floats above cedar banquettes—while next door, the subterranean fitness center boasts Technogym gear and treadmills—all below the waterline.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Council President Elliot Payne, who voted against the motion, said during the meeting that approximately 60 people are sleeping overnight at the encampment.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Sep. 2025
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The city that never sleeps provides endless opportunities for Black singles to connect.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
8 Sep. 2025
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By removing color, the focus shifts to texture, light, gesture, and gaze — emphasizing the nuances of connection and the multiplicity of what love can look like beyond normative, romanticized ideals.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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Social media platforms, including YouTube and X, have begun removing videos of the attack.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Retire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retire. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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