retired 1 of 2

as in secluded
screened or sequestered from view hiked out to a retired beach and fished in the surf

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retired

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verb

past tense of retire
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Recent Examples of retired
Adjective
The retired attorney ran a law firm with offices in New York, Florida and the Dominican Republic. Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2025 Police spoke with three of his four ex-wives and a friend before making contact with a child of his who provided a voluntary DNA sample that confirmed the match, according to retired Detective Cordon Parks. Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 15 May 2025
Verb
The next month, Arians retired abruptly, turning the team over to defensive coordinator Todd Bowles. Mike Jones, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024 Drogba, though, basically retired an entire position. The Athletic Uk Football Writers, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for retired
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retired
Adjective
  • Photo : Nils Timm The wellness center’s fitness room opens to a secluded patio.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 14 May 2025
  • As holes appeared in McPherson’s story, the prosecution discovered her close relationship with her married audio engineer, and found witnesses who reported seeing them in a secluded beachside cabin.
    Dorothy Fortenberry, The Atlantic, 12 May 2025
Verb
  • To ensure that Charlotte’s harness was comfortable enough and would not cause irritation, the team tested multiple prototypes of the belt and settled on one that was light, adjustable, flexible and hugged the edges of his shell.
    Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Flaherty was a Pittsburgh native with plans to translate his stature into dramatic roles but instead moved to Chicago, settled in and became a comedian, then left for Canada.
    Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The White House has dismissed the need for further review of the Signal chat.
    Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Rodgers dismissed three of Rashada’s other counts Tuesday, almost four months after a hearing.
    Matt Baker, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • In June, Musk withdrew the original complaint filed in a San Francisco state court and later refiled in federal court.
    Hayden Field, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Biden, the oldest sitting president at 82, withdrew from the race in July, as questions about his age and fitness for office surged following a disastrous CNN debate performance in June.
    Justin Gomez, ABC News, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • It’s hardly been altered in the 17,000 years or so since those glaciers retreated.
    Ashley Balzer Vigil, Ars Technica, 21 Dec. 2024
  • But while there are still a lot of questions to be answered, the prospect of a Pixel-like camera design seems to have retreated.
    David Phelan, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Stay away from tall, isolated trees or other tall objects.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 May 2025
  • By remaining visible and accessible, leaders show employees that transformation is a shared journey, not an isolated mandate.
    Karl Moore, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Verb
  • Switching to Bournemouth removed Adams from the frenzy and bright lights that surround Leeds.
    Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Though once common in the Atlantic, gray whales were hunted and removed from that ocean about 300 years ago—and only five or so have been seen in the last 15 years there and in the Mediterranean.
    Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Inefficiencies and exploitation in procurement result in a hidden tax on taxpayers, siphoning billions of dollars each year from critical public programs.
    Eric Steele, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
  • For centuries, alchemists dreamed of turning lead into gold — not through magic, but by unlocking the hidden potential within metals themselves.
    Victoria Corless, Space.com, 13 May 2025

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“Retired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retired. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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