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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 Bucyrus Museum is run largely by volunteers, most of them retired Bucyrus workers, with support from the South Milwaukee Historical Society.
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Malika Bowling,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Assistant County Administrator Bridgette Cobbins, who has worked for the Unified Government for three decades, is also retiring.
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Sofi Zeman
july 2,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
When Jason retired from the NFL in 2024, Travis gave his brother an emotional farewell on their New Heights podcast.
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Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Cornell University, meanwhile, retained its school-specific prompts but retired its broader university-wide essay.
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Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
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Malika Bowling,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Assistant County Administrator Bridgette Cobbins, who has worked for the Unified Government for three decades, is also retiring.
—
Sofi Zeman
july 2,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
When Jason retired from the NFL in 2024, Travis gave his brother an emotional farewell on their New Heights podcast.
—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Cornell University, meanwhile, retained its school-specific prompts but retired its broader university-wide essay.
—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retire
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Streamline Bedding Take a minimalist approach with bedding to make a smaller space feel expansive.
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Wayfair’s massive Fourth of July sale arrived early and is packed with so many markdowns worth shopping, like breathable summer bedding and a comfortable sleeper sofa for overnight guests.
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That came in the spring of 2025, about 11 months after his dad had been sacked as coach, when Pochettino, the new manager, gave the younger Berhalter his first national team call-up.
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To an outsider, the scene may spark a certain Schadenfreude, like an army of tiny barbarians sacking Rome.
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About 71 percent of the SPAC’s cash pool stayed in the merger rather than being withdrawn by investors.
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This means they can be revised or withdrawn without legislation.
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Delta has denied these allegations and settled Nejat’s lawsuit last year.
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The company agreed to settle the case without admitting liability.
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In April, the Superior Court dismissed the three citations Hubbard received in May 2025 when no park ranger or city attorney appeared for the prosecution, his lawsuit states.
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Freeney did not dismiss the business side of the arrangement.
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With a spacious design, durable construction, and charming look, it’s bound to be your go-to retreat for morning coffee, afternoon reading, or evening relaxing.
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Ultimately, this is not a signal that leaders should retreat from cloud strategies.
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The engineer flew in from Tampa to try and find her mother, sister, brother-in-law and nephew in the ruins of their nine-story apartment building, sleeping on the ground since arriving two nights ago.
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One couple slept on the grass with umbrellas over their heads and just two thin blankets for cover on what turned out to be a cooler night than expected following a London heatwave where temperatures soared to 95 degrees.
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Three of the reports stemmed from consumers swallowing the metal pieces and seeking medical treatment to remove them from their digestive tract or throat, the agency said.
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Residents objected to removing trees and other construction activities.
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“Retire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retire. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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