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
Derek Carr retired due to injury.
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The changes between her first and second pregnancy also stem from Morgan's decision to retire from soccer, which changed everything about her schedule.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Jonny and Corry Evans, as well as Stuart Dallas and Steven Davis, have all since retired, with Liverpool’s Conor Bradley joining Sunderland pair Dan Ballard and Trai Hume in forming a new youthful base.
—Jack Bantock, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Nearly 11% were going to school, retired or couldn't find work.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The changes between her first and second pregnancy also stem from Morgan's decision to retire from soccer, which changed everything about her schedule.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Jonny and Corry Evans, as well as Stuart Dallas and Steven Davis, have all since retired, with Liverpool’s Conor Bradley joining Sunderland pair Dan Ballard and Trai Hume in forming a new youthful base.
—Jack Bantock, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Nearly 11% were going to school, retired or couldn't find work.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 4 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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Quarterback Jayden Maiava passed for 412 yards behind the offensive line’s play and was not sacked for the second straight game.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
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The 76-year-old power-broker is experiencing a period of political reckoning after his daughter and protégé Paetongtarn Shinawatra was sacked as prime minister by a court on August 29 - the sixth premier from or backed by the Shinawatra family to be removed by the judiciary or military.—
Panarat Thepgumpanat,
USA Today,
9 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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The actor denied the allegations, and the case was later dismissed, per The Hollywood Reporter.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Those who dismissed intersectionality saw such policies as little more than allowing the disadvantaged to commit crimes without consequences to make up for past inequities, afflicting crime victims from the same disadvantaged communities.—
John Scott Lewinski,
The Washington Examiner,
5 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 12 Sep. 2025.
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