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
Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The retired Army Green Beret served 11 combat tours over a 20-year career, and most recently worked as a top aide to Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 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
That crew has not been named; NASA does require all private ISS spaceflight missions be commanded by a retired agency astronaut, however.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The retired Army Green Beret served 11 combat tours over a 20-year career, and most recently worked as a top aide to Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 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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In Namibia, Shipwreck Lodge in the desolate Skeleton Coast National Park and the secluded Hoanib Valley Camp are oases of luxury in otherworldly settings.—
Erina Pinar,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Aug. 2025
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Silent Hill f In 1960s Japan Shimizu Hinako's secluded town is consumed by a sudden fog.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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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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In an exploration of masculinity and desire in a small, isolated town, Jack assumes his son, Tom (Henry Lawfull), will join the family business after leaving school, but his resistance to follow in Jack’s footsteps causes familial tension.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Aug. 2025
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It is naturally distributed throughout central and South America, but an isolated population has also been identified in Florida, according to the study.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 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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Estate attorneys, appraisers, and fiduciaries can help catalog and assess hidden treasures—ensuring nothing of value escapes attention.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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This guide breaks down the current average monthly costs for internet service, explains what drives those prices up and uncovers hidden fees that often go unnoticed.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Retired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retired. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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