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adjective

ri-ˈtī(-ə)rd How to pronounce retired (audio)
Definition of retirednext
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
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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3
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
Adjective
On Wednesday, Russia released an American prisoner, 74-year-old retired teacher Stephen Hubbard, back to the US. — Cameron Peters, Vox, 21 Oct. 2026 Fifield was wrapping up a high-profile prosecution of a retired Navy admiral who traded a government contract for a future job. — Molly Redden, ProPublica, 20 Oct. 2026
Verb
Mindful voices Michelin’s Green Star designation — given to Counter- last year and which noted remarkable efforts in sustainable gastronomy — was retired this year. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2026 Romero retired from the NYPD in 2001 after joining the force in 1994. — Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for retired
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retired
  1. secluded
  2. settled
  3. dismissed
  4. withdrew
  5. sheltered
  6. turned in
  7. sacked
  8. retreated
Adjective
  • Seated on the quieter, south end of the beach, this is a remarkably secluded alcove made for retreat.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Oh, and living upstairs in a secluded environment is Ultron (James Spader).
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of secluded
Verb
  • Benton settled in 1841, then incorporated 60 years later, expanding outward from the planting of a hickory tree.
    — Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • No one who later testified before the grand jury said who first proposed sending settlement money to Hope Florida, but the amount going to the foundation settled at $10 million.
    — Christopher Spata, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of settled
Verb
  • Williams argued that without a viable federal copyright claim, Hugo’s state-law claims involving breach of fiduciary duty and an incomplete accounting should also be dismissed, leaving him free to pursue those claims separately in state court.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Last weekend in Highland, Michigan, Rogers dismissed El-Sayed's attempts to whittle away at his GOP base of support.
    — Aaron Navarro, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of dismissed
Verb
  • On Monday, Chinese manufacturer Kepuni Holdings withdrew plans for a Nasdaq listing that had been expected to raise $15 million.
    — Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
  • D’Agostini later withdrew his support, sought the appointment himself and announced plans to run for sheriff in 2028.
    — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of withdrew
Adjective
  • But Flanagan’s Carrie is also extremely sheltered and unprepared for the harsh realities of high school in the 21st century, in addition to grieving for her father.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The expansive flybridge is the signature feature of the new model, functioning as a fully fledged living space with two helm stations, a sheltered bar, and a spacious lounge.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of sheltered
Verb
  • Edwin Diaz had an ERA near nine in the regular season, battled several injuries, and turned in one of the worst reliever seasons in baseball.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The opening night rosters in the NBA have been turned in — and there are 17 French players on those lists, the most of any international land.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of turned in
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  • Craig overcame being sacked four times and the run game producing just 33 yards to lead TCU to the massive victory, as the Horned Frogs scored multiple touchdowns against a Power Four conference opponent for the first time this season.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Much worse, the Commanders were in field goal range, and they somehow got sacked.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of sacked
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  • Officers retreated and called for backup, but officials said the suspect fired shots at police.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Once promoted by her husband as a possible successor in the Governor’s Mansion, Casey DeSantis has since largely retreated from public view.
    — Christopher Spata, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
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“Retired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retired. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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