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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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
Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Picture a retired teacher forgetting appointments, misplacing keys more often or struggling to follow conversations.
—Nawab John Dar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2025
Mike Jones, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Drogba, though, basically retired an entire position.
—The Athletic Uk Football Writers, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
And yet, the relaxed spirit that first drew backpackers and retired expats still lingers.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Picture a retired teacher forgetting appointments, misplacing keys more often or struggling to follow conversations.
—Nawab John Dar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retired
Adjective
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Nestled on the coasts of Islamorada, a village in the Florida Keys, are a series of secluded beaches that attract saltwater fishermen from all over the world.—
Kara Franker,
Southern Living,
19 June 2025
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The secluded property spans nearly 13,000 square feet of both inside and outdoor space where guests can post up by the pool, lounge in covered cabanas, or nosh on authentic Caribbean spreads fusing African, West Indian, and European cuisine.—
Karla Pope,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2025
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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
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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
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The White House has dismissed the need for further review of the Signal chat.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
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Rodgers dismissed three of Rashada’s other counts Tuesday, almost four months after a hearing.—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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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
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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
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It’s hardly been altered in the 17,000 years or so since those glaciers retreated.—
Ashley Balzer Vigil,
Ars Technica,
21 Dec. 2024
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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
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Avoid tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2025
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Wednesday's protests saw police fire tear gas and water cannons to disperse crowds in Nairobi, with isolated clashes also breaking out in other towns.—
Humphrey Malalo,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
Verb
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Switching to Bournemouth removed Adams from the frenzy and bright lights that surround Leeds.—
Felipe Cardenas,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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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
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Their local store is still called a 'hidden gem' Long-vacant CT nursing home site planned for 160 apartments.—
Aaron Flaum,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2025
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Water Bottle Cleaning & Maintenance Bacteria build-up is a real issue, especially with straws, valves, and lids with hidden parts, so Razgaitis suggests avoiding overly complicated and hard-to-clean bottles.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
19 June 2025
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“Retired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retired. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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