as in secluded
screened or sequestered from view
hiked out to a retired beach and fished in the surf
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1
as in settled
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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as in dismissed
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 withdrew
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 retired
ABC News, 3 May 2026
However, the comptroller said his office projects a lower General Fund ending balance due to rising costs in the retired state employees health service cost account.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
David Bauder, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Time Warner merged with AOL in 2001; two years later, Turner retired.
—Steven M. L. Aronson, Architectural Digest, 6 May 2026
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Adjective
His wife, a retired nurse, receives 4,800 pesos in monthly pension.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
However, the comptroller said his office projects a lower General Fund ending balance due to rising costs in the retired state employees health service cost account.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Verb
Bauder, a longtime media writer, retired from The Associated Press in 2026.
—David Bauder, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Time Warner merged with AOL in 2001; two years later, Turner retired.
—Steven M. L. Aronson, Architectural Digest, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retired
Adjective
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The first group of passengers, wearing face masks and head-to-toe personal protective equipment, were kept strictly secluded from members of the public as a small boat brought them ashore.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
10 May 2026
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The focus is on restorative soaking and geothermal therapy in a setting designed to feel secluded.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Snelling settled in a bit after that opening frame.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 May 2026
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For the Ducks, meanwhile, the search for a silver lining to an otherwise dark cloud settled on a third period in which the older Knights clearly ran out of steam.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
Verb
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And that’s partly why Weltman dismissed coach Jamahl Mosley the day after the Magic were eliminated and also discussed Orlando’s roster needs — which, in his eyes, include more shooting and veteran help.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 May 2026
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Adams dismissed this notion out of hand, with no small amount of hostility.—
New York Daily News,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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Days after four Republican candidates withdrew from the upcoming Platte County election and launched independent campaigns, the county’s Republican committee announced plans to censure those candidates and deem them unwelcome within the party.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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Polling from March shows Becerra with just 3% of the vote, indicating a 7-point increase for Becerra between then and Emerson’s most recent survey, conducted right after Swalwell withdrew.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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After breaking free from that sheltered existence, Ashish sets out across continents, driven by a goal bound up in the memory of his late brother.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
7 May 2026
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Seek refuge at rest areas or sheltered spots.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
3 May 2026
Verb
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The Spanish River girls’ distance tandem of junior Alba Antunez-Perez and freshman Lailani Levy also turned in strong performances.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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And whether Bridges shot 0-for-6 against the Lakers in March or turned in a playoff gem in Philadelphia, Hart’s answer never changed.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Starmer sacked Mandelson last September after a trove of emails revealed the depth of his ties with Epstein.—
Elizabeth Piper,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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Three months later, the city sacked the police and fire chiefs, announcing the decision late on a Friday.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
4 May 2026
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Frank Sinatra entertained at his Twin Palms estate; Marilyn Monroe retreated here between films, and Elvis and Priscilla Presley honeymooned in an A-frame hideaway steps from downtown.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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After 20 minutes or so, the protesters retreated.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
6 May 2026
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“Retired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retired. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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