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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2
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
Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
For Gary Hairston—a 71-year-old retired coal miner and president of the National Black Lung Association, which is organizing the protest—living with black lung for more than 20 years has meant being sidelined from recreational basketball games and from playing with his grandchildren.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
Piastri sat 36 points clear of Norris after the Dutch GP at the end of August, where Norris retired from second place due to a late engine issue.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
In September, Chico found a quiet forever home with a retired woman whose previous furry companion had died several years before.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
For Gary Hairston—a 71-year-old retired coal miner and president of the National Black Lung Association, which is organizing the protest—living with black lung for more than 20 years has meant being sidelined from recreational basketball games and from playing with his grandchildren.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
However, Bardot retired from acting in 1973 and never returned to the big screen.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
Piastri sat 36 points clear of Norris after the Dutch GP at the end of August, where Norris retired from second place due to a late engine issue.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retired
Adjective
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Nestled along a private stretch of creek, the hotel feels secluded and tranquil but is also steps away from the heart of town.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Oct. 2025
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The 106-minute documentary, directed and produced by Swift, was filmed at Aaron Dessner's secluded Long Pond Studio in New York's Hudson Valley.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The transfer of ownership was settled in August and the total purchase price was $4,060,000, $1,525 per square foot.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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But Native Americans were already settled in the region long before that.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Amid speculation about why Brandy abruptly left the concert — Monica immediately dismissed any possible bad blood by shouting out Brandy when the show continued — the singer explained in a statement Sunday morning that she was forced to exit due to health issues.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
19 Oct. 2025
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And chronic detainee hunger is often dismissed by inspectors, as long as the menus are certified as nutritionally adequate.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In January, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger also withdrew from West African regional bloc Ecowas, having earlier formed their own Alliance of Sahel States grouping.—
Preeti Jha,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Trump withdrew from the council during his first term, but former President Joe Biden signed the United States back on after his 2020 victory.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Seek refuge at rest areas or sheltered spots.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
14 Oct. 2025
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The count is an annual nationwide event where volunteers survey and count individuals experiencing sheltered or unsheltered homelessness every January.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The 49ers turned in their worst performance of the season on Sunday in Tampa Bay to post their second loss of the season.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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As for her nomination papers, Martyka turned in 53 valid signatures, three more than the minimum required to get on the ballot.—
Daniel Bice,
jsonline.com,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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He was sacked three times (for 29 yards) and hit 15 times.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
20 Oct. 2025
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Both starting QBs left due to injury – Stanford’s Ben Gulbranson suffered a leg injury while being sacked in the second quarter, and FSU’s Tommy Castellanos was injured while sliding by safety Mitch Leigber, who was ejected for targeting.—
Harold Gutmann,
Mercury News,
19 Oct. 2025
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Lady Annabel wore her privilege lightly, and in later years retreated to her home in Richmond, just outside London, enjoying her children, grandchildren and dogs away from the spotlight.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
18 Oct. 2025
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Following the release of his 1996 solo project Euphoria, Vincent retreated from public life.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Retired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retired. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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