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
Dan Raby, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Rabbi Sanford Dresin, Aleph’s vice president of military programs and a retired Army chaplain, warned in a separate letter that using Jewish symbols could mislead Jewish troops about who represents Judaism.
—Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
Frankie McLister, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Now 83 years old and retired, the IEEE life member recently self-published his memoir, From a Hod to an Odd EM Wave.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The Democrats are also vying for the seat, including Shawn Harris, a retired Army brigadier general who challenged Greene in 2024.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Rabbi Sanford Dresin, Aleph’s vice president of military programs and a retired Army chaplain, warned in a separate letter that using Jewish symbols could mislead Jewish troops about who represents Judaism.
—Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
Eight officers retired during the surge.
—Frankie McLister, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Now 83 years old and retired, the IEEE life member recently self-published his memoir, From a Hod to an Odd EM Wave.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retired
Adjective
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Set within a sprawling Mediterranean estate dotted with olive trees, jasmine, and prickly pear, the property feels serene and secluded.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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For something secluded with a luxe bed-and-breakfast feel, post up at The Hoffman Haus.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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The stillness of Laurel Playground reflects the unease that has settled over this stretch of West End, which has endured a disproportionate share of violence.—
Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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In the third, Plymouth South went up 26-21 to start the third on a 9-0 run before Mansfield settled in.—
Brian Roach,
Boston Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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After the allegations against his son, the official was dismissed from his post, according to a decision published Wednesday in the state government’s official gazette.—
Eléonore Hughes,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Figures in the main opposition Republican People’s Party, known by its Turkish initials CHP, have dismissed the charges as politically motivated.—
Beril Akman,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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His son withdrew from high school.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Following the caller's instructions, the victim withdrew cash from her bank account and deposited it via several Bitcoin ATM transactions.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The nests are found in sheltered areas like porches and roof eaves.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
5 Mar. 2026
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Between Split and Trogir stretches the Kastela Riviera, a chain of small and charming coastal towns facing a sheltered bay.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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On the mound, Texas turned in its worst performance of the season.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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The senior guard turned in a game-high 19 points along with nine rebounds, and senior Brady Kingsley chipped in 13 points while sophomore Marek Noel had 12.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
7 Mar. 2026
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Rumors Tuttle was on verge of being sacked first surfaced on February 26 after Conservative tabloid newspaper Bild reported Weimer had called an extraordinary meeting to discuss her future as festival director.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2026
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Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was sacked 54 times this past season, the most in his six-year career.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
6 Mar. 2026
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On her island home in the South Pacific archipelago of Vanuatu, the shoreline has visibly retreated within her short lifetime, with beaches eroded, coastal trees uprooted and some homes now barely 3 feet from the sea at high tide.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The real horror in Frankenstein was a brilliant man who unleashed power and retreated from accountability.—
Tom Debley,
Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Retired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retired. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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