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 Department of Transportation rolled out more financial incentives on Thursday to hire air traffic controllers and an incentive package to keep controllers from retiring, the latest move in combating an ongoing shortage of the Federal Aviation Administration’s critical work group.
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Pete Muntean, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
The city didn’t say at the time whether Baker resigned, retired or was fired with or without cause.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2025
Robbins-Meyer would go on to serve as CAO herself for about a decade, before retiring last year.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2025
Deputy Chief State’s Attorney Kevin Lawlor will retire at the end of his most recent term at the end of June, state officials said Tuesday.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 22 Apr. 2025
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Pete Muntean, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
The city didn’t say at the time whether Baker resigned, retired or was fired with or without cause.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2025
Robbins-Meyer would go on to serve as CAO herself for about a decade, before retiring last year.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2025
Deputy Chief State’s Attorney Kevin Lawlor will retire at the end of his most recent term at the end of June, state officials said Tuesday.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 22 Apr. 2025
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This Summer By Daisy Jones Shopping The Best Nontoxic Sunscreens, According to Dermatologists By Jenny Berg Born in Kampala and raised for a time in Cape Town, Mamdani later settled with Nair and his father, academic and writer Mahmood Mamdani, in the Morningside Heights neighborhood of New York.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
4 May 2025
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The title nears the summit once again on both the Top Rock Albums and Top Rock & Alternative Albums rosters, settling at Nos. 2 and 3, respectively.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The seven-time Super Bowl champion was sacked 565 times in 335 games as quarterback, which is good for a 4.48 sack percentage.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2025
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Did Elmo get sacked as a result of President Trump’s attempts to defund public media?—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
8 May 2025
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The spacer might shut down, withdraw or become defensive, leaving the chaser feeling unheard and the spacer feeling emotionally ambushed.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Labour withdrew its support for Ali and later suspended him from the party.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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Additionally, fabric headboards can be grouped with bedding like pillows, mattress covers, or duvets that should be deep cleaned at least once or twice a year, but ideally on a seasonal basis.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
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Beyond beautification, the wildflower beds support the environment by providing habitat, forage and nesting sites for pollinators like bees, butterflies and moths.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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When Trump left the presidency in 2021, the court dismissed the case as moot, leaving the constitutional provision largely untested and unresolved.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
13 May 2025
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The announcement comes after a jury candidate was dismissed on the first day of Combs' trial due to her connection to the publishing company.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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After the trial ended, in which Heard was originally ordered to pay Depp $15 million, the actress largely retreated from the public eye, moving away from her home in California to Spain with her daughter, Oonagh, in search of privacy.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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The Continental Army retreated from Montreal and its environs in June 1776, after British reinforcements from the north began recapturing the province.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 May 2025
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Because mite-resistant flies did not sleep, their oxygen consumption and activity also increased during the night to levels no different from those of control group flies during the day.—
Elizabeth Rayne,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2025
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Photo : Knight Frank; Fine & Country The Edwardian Manor House can sleep up to 22 guests.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
1 May 2025
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Walmart has removed self checkout machines in some locations, including in Shrewbury, Missouri and Cleveland.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Dan Halden, a spokesperson for the city’s Bureau of Street Services, had previously said the city was removing the remaining stumps and evaluating the replacement cost.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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“Retire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retire. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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