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 school will hold a ceremony retiring her jersey at halftime of the boys’ basketball game between Sierra Canyon and Sherman Oaks Notre Dame.
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Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Fowler retired in 1978 after a 25-year second career at Disney.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
Jim retired from coaching at Xavier in 2014 but Mike continued and his teams have won four straight State Open team titles.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2026
After retiring in 2015, Leonhard returned to his alma mater, Wisconsin, to be the defensive backs coach in 2016 and defensive coordinator for the Badgers from 2017 to 2022.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2026
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Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Fowler retired in 1978 after a 25-year second career at Disney.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
Jim retired from coaching at Xavier in 2014 but Mike continued and his teams have won four straight State Open team titles.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2026
After retiring in 2015, Leonhard returned to his alma mater, Wisconsin, to be the defensive backs coach in 2016 and defensive coordinator for the Badgers from 2017 to 2022.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retire
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For more options, keep reading to shop additional bedding sales at Amazon.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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An eye-catching bedding set is as good as a full bedroom makeover.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
8 Jan. 2026
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Philly flashbacks There was no shortage of hard feelings (and maybe some sour grapes) when the 49ers lost 31-7 in the NFC Championship Game following the 2022 season when Haason Reddick sacked Purdy and tore the UCL in his right elbow.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Miami punts The Hurricanes once again got past midfield, but Carson Beck was then sacked on back-to-back plays to force a Miami punt.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Former North Crowley standout Ka’Morreun Pimpton also withdrew his name from the portal Sunday.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Jan. 2026
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) withdrew its troops last week following a deadline from Saudi Arabia.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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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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In September, Hecox filed a notice to dismiss the lawsuit.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Jan. 2026
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Why was Alabama’s 31-17 loss to a 4-8 FSU team so easily dismissed by the committee?—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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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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Local merchants reported that unhoused individuals would often sleep inside the building.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Why does sleep matter as much as diet or exercise?—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
6 Jan. 2026
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Everglades restoration involves removing as many of these dams as possible without risking flood control, while adding more reservoirs for water storage, all to revive a river of grass that flows once more.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Staff immediately removed him from his cell and provided medical aid.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Retire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retire. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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