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 protagonist Melba lives in Dan, a sleepy village where the rules of physics, grammar, and cause and effect have all quietly retired.
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Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2025
Effective financial goal setting starts by identifying what truly matters in your life, whether that’s retiring early or leaving a legacy.
—Sean Gould, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
The same's true for someone who is retired and taking taxable withdrawals from traditional 401(k) plans.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 14 July 2025
Merle sold his barbershop the same day and retired.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 14 July 2025
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Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2025
Effective financial goal setting starts by identifying what truly matters in your life, whether that’s retiring early or leaving a legacy.
—Sean Gould, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
The same's true for someone who is retired and taking taxable withdrawals from traditional 401(k) plans.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 14 July 2025
Merle sold his barbershop the same day and retired.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retire
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Four years after the actress' firing from The Mandalorian in 2021, the studio behind Star Wars and its parent company, Disney, announced that the companies have settled the actress' lawsuit against the studios out of court.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The people settling here were in for some major changes from formerly nomadic lifestyles.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
7 Aug. 2025
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He certainly will not be sacked, as Emery essentially runs all things football at Villa now.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
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Wilson led the Dolphins to touchdowns on both his drives after replacing Tagovailoa for the second series of a 24-24 tie with Chicago last week, and he was sacked four times.—
Jack Magruder,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Fear of one day having a family member detained or deported is linked with upticks in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and a chronic anxiety that leads children and adolescents to avoid school or withdraw from public life, the study said.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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DuPage County has several ways to pay bills, including electronically by having funds withdrawn from a savings or checking account; by credit card, including Visa, MasterCard or Discover; via a wire transfer; or by having a bank write the check.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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Headboards One of the most notable launches is the collection of headboards, designed in collaboration with the stylish dorm bedding brand Room 422.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Aside from hotel-quality designs, the bedding brand takes pride in their fair-trade practices and non-toxic materials, and has earned seals for Fair Trade Certified and Global Organic Textile Standards (GOTS).—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
11 July 2025
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Boston Magazine reported that during her training she was ultimately dismissed for administering opiates without a doctor’s order and leaving her shift early.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Bond's attorneys filed a lawsuit against the unnamed accuser, and the suit was ultimately dismissed.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Previous to Trump’s statement, four former directors of Intel published a commentary exclusive to Fortune, saying the company was likely to retreat as America’s chips champion.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
15 Aug. 2025
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But in peacetime, the nation often retreats into suspicion: frowning on success, moaning about profit, and wrapping ambition in red tape.—
London Business School,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Sequins shimmer, laughter lifts, and strangers become dance partners under a sky that never sleeps.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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There are so many options available, but Wayfair curated a hidden storefront packed with its favorites, so finding a quilt that suits your sleeping style has never been easier.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Aug. 2025
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When flushing internal pipes, aerators should be removed first (if applicable), prior to flushing.—
Jake Allen,
IndyStar,
13 Aug. 2025
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Grinding the coffee coarsely expedites the filtering of the cold brew, while double-straining — first through a fine-mesh sieve, then through cheesecloth — removes even the finest sediment, as well as much of the oils, and produces the cleanest, brightest cup.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Retire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retire. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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