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
But what about if or when the Hostmaster General does finally decide to retire as master of ceremonies?
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Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 June 2026
Smith reports that Bunch’s family has been pushing him to retire, and the terms of many of the Institution’s Board of Regents are set to expire this year.
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Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
23 June 2026
If there are no other slots available, then the only option left for them is to retire.
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Steven Beynon,
ABC News,
23 June 2026
Twelfth Congressional District Primary In New York’s Twelfth District, a crowded field is vying to replace the longtime incumbent, Jerry Nadler, who plans to retire at the end of his current term.
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The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for retire
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 June 2026
Smith reports that Bunch’s family has been pushing him to retire, and the terms of many of the Institution’s Board of Regents are set to expire this year.
—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
23 June 2026
If there are no other slots available, then the only option left for them is to retire.
—
Steven Beynon,
ABC News,
23 June 2026
Twelfth Congressional District Primary In New York’s Twelfth District, a crowded field is vying to replace the longtime incumbent, Jerry Nadler, who plans to retire at the end of his current term.
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The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retire
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For bedding refreshes, snap up this lightweight summer quilt and these cooling sheets.
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The rooms Rooms are plush but comfortable, with accents of purple, silver and gold playing off crisp cotton bedding and pale blue walls.
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He was sacked in December 2024 after winning just twice in the Premier League to begin the 2024-25 campaign.
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The result was so emphatic that the Tunisian soccer federation acted fast, sacking manager Sabri Lamouchi just hours after.
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The ceasefire in the MOU extends to a halt in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, requiring Israel to withdraw from Lebanon under a final deal that Trump hopes to reach within 60 days.
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Garcia said some students have disengaged from campus life or withdrawn from classes altogether.
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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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The firms asked the judge to dismiss the case Wednesday, arguing Uber had failed to prove fraud.
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Delta denied this in its legal response, seeking to dismiss the case.
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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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Adjoining rooms sleep up to six and feature sitting rooms, sleeper sofas, and private balconies.
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Governments backing such measures point to a growing body of research linking certain patterns of social media use to mental-health problems, body-image concerns, cyberbullying and sleep disruption among young people.
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Propellers can be particularly burdensome because rotors often need to be removed, cleaned and reinstalled, requiring some real elbow grease.
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The pool is being cleaned twice annually, with 10 to 15 large truckloads of debris removed at each cleaning, the National Park Service reports.
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“Retire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retire. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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