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,
23 June 2026
Social Security benefits – paid mostly to recipients who are older or retired – are typically scheduled to go out on Wednesdays.
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Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Sasha Allen,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2026
Cooke is stepping into the role after the office’s longtime district director, Terri Denison, retired in January after nearly 24 years in the post.
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Mirtha Donastorg,
AJC.com,
24 June 2026
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Adjective
This spring, retired player and vocal critic Mike Commodore renewed his opposition to Babcock getting a job.
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
Social Security benefits – paid mostly to recipients who are older or retired – are typically scheduled to go out on Wednesdays.
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Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Verb
Michael Straus and Philip Verrillo, both former Hartford immigration judges, retired from their positions last year, and Judge Jonathan Goulding is no longer listed.
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Sasha Allen,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2026
Cooke is stepping into the role after the office’s longtime district director, Terri Denison, retired in January after nearly 24 years in the post.
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Mirtha Donastorg,
AJC.com,
24 June 2026
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This secluded island located just across the sound from popular Hilton Head has been hiding in plain sight for years.
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Out back, a secluded courtyard and soaking pool await.
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Follow live updates and coverage on the 2026 World Cup games as the field get settled before the knockout round begins.
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Peterson settled in, though, and went on to allow two runs over 5 2/3 innings in the Cubs’ 8-2 victory.
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If he was dismissed without cause, his contract provides for a minimum 12-month payout.
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After earlier false rumors involving tsunami threats and the collapse of major transportation links, Rodríguez dismissed new viral claims about infrastructure failures, urging the public to rely exclusively on official sources.
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Last month, multiple musicians withdrew from the fair's kickoff because of concerns about its political affiliation, prompting Freedom 250 to rebrand it as a rally.
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As for Djokovic, the seven-time Wimbledon champ who withdrew from a pre-tournament exhibition without explanation, his draw looks like this.
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During winter months, move potted blueberry plants to a sheltered location to protect them from cold winter winds.
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Unfortunately, many ground covers and ivy create the cool, sheltered conditions these pests prefer.
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Thanks in part to Bericoto’s throw, Tyler Mahle turned in one of his best outings of the season after missing three weeks due to a left hamstring strain, tossing 5 2/3 shutout innings with four strikeouts to two walks.
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On Wednesday, a worker with one of the state contractors hired to operate the detention center said tents were already being dismantled, speed bumps around the facility had been removed and employees had turned in their uniforms.
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Bellamy, 46, is poised to take his first full-time job in club management, replacing Scott Parker who was sacked in April following Burnley’s relegation from the Premier League.
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Greek coach Georgios Donis was appointed just two months ago after Saudi Arabia sacked former coach Hervé Renard.
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Devers petulantly left the field, avoided handshakes and butt slaps in the dugout, and retreated to the clubhouse.
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While both benchmarks have retreated from the highs of the Iran crisis, crude remains much higher than pre-war levels.
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“Retired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retired. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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