as in secluded
screened or sequestered from view
hiked out to a retired beach and fished in the surf
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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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Other highlights include a living room anchored by a massive travertine floating-hearth fireplace set against a gray brick wall plus a secluded primary suite with dual closets and baths.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
4 May 2026
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For a more secluded experience, Outland Great Smoky Mountains is a private retreat nestled in the mountains just a few minutes from downtown Sylva.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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Aided by the cushion of a 3-0 lead, after a home run by Kinon Bastian, a wild pitch and an RBI double by Xavier Johnson in the third inning, Arafet settled into a groove and relied on his arm, and the Royals went on to win 4-1 to earn a two-game sweep in the best-of-three series.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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Maple has even settled in at third in the batting order.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
Verb
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And a federal judge dismissed both of those cases.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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At Friday’s news conference, Cordero-Stutz said outstanding citations will be dismissed.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
3 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 Winter Park Crew turned in an impressive performance last past weekend at the Florida Scholastic Rowing Association Sweep Championships, winning the overall state scholastic team championship for the 14th year in a row and repeating as women’s youth team champions.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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Twins 7, Blue Jays 1 Starting pitcher performance Bailey Ober turned in his third consecutive quality start, limiting the Blue Jays to just one run in six-plus innings pitched.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
1 May 2026
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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 9 May. 2026.
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