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
Is Reece Weaver the only DCC member who retired this season?
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Erin Jensen, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Wawrinka, a three-time Grand Slam champion whose best result at Wimbledon was reaching the quarterfinals twice, plans to retire at the end of the year.
—CBS News, 16 June 2026
Lyons, now the former CEO of the fintech Fiserv, will replace Bill Rogers, who is retiring in April and will remain with Truist as executive chair of the bank during the transition.
—Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
The Argentinian great could have easily retired after winning the World Cup in Qatar but has decided to have one last dance on the global stage.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
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Erin Jensen, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Wawrinka, a three-time Grand Slam champion whose best result at Wimbledon was reaching the quarterfinals twice, plans to retire at the end of the year.
—CBS News, 16 June 2026
Lyons, now the former CEO of the fintech Fiserv, will replace Bill Rogers, who is retiring in April and will remain with Truist as executive chair of the bank during the transition.
—Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
The Argentinian great could have easily retired after winning the World Cup in Qatar but has decided to have one last dance on the global stage.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retire
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Put away your extra sets of bedding neatly but not tightly to ensure that air can circulate, says Sokolowski.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
17 June 2026
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Avoid fabric softener, and use mild detergent to prevent buildup that flattens bedding.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
15 June 2026
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Renard, 57, has been out of management since being sacked by Saudi Arabia in April, bringing his second stint with the national team to an end.—
Sam Joseph,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Greek coach Georgios Donis was appointed just two months ago after Saudi Arabia sacked former coach Hervé Renard.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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This is because Roth IRAs allow withdrawals of your contributions penalty-free (there are, however, stipulations for withdrawing earnings).—
Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
12 June 2026
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The rationale was that any war Israel fought would inflame popular anti-Israeli sentiment in the Arab and Muslim world, scuttling the Abraham Accords as Arab governments would withdraw out of fear of backlash.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Saudi Arabia was 10 minutes away from upsetting Uruguay, only to settle for a tie.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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His father embarked on a number of business ventures, including working as a taxi driver, after the family settled in New York City.—
Kelsie Hoffman,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The judge also dismissed a criminal charge related to possession of a large capacity ammunition magazine, according to Reuters and ABC News.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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On Wednesday, federal prosecutors filed a motion to dismiss all charges in the case, citing new video evidence.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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The officer retreated and fired several shots, killing the dog and injuring its owner, who was trying to secure the animal, police said.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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But retreating indoors can come at a cost.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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Done well, an agent that never sleeps can catch a fraudulent transfer at two in the morning, or rescue a payment about to be rejected over a missing code, the kind of save that protects ordinary customers as much as the bank.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Georgia Hawley, chief communications officer for the mission, said the mission actually has 296 beds and about 125 more people sleep in its dining room or courtyard — and the people sleeping there aren’t always the same.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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If that happens, remove the safety clip, hold the can with both hands, and prepare to spray when the bear is roughly 30 to 40 feet away.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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For that matter, Spencer Schwellenbach’s rehabilitation from surgery to remove bone spurs from his right elbow will be closer to completion.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
16 June 2026
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“Retire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retire. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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