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
Tom Debley, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
Social Security benefits – paid mostly to recipients who are older or retired – are typically scheduled to go out on Wednesdays.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 15 June 2026
ABC News, 17 June 2026
That started the first of 10 consecutive batters retired by Detmers until Marte’s single.
—Mark Gonzales, Oc Register, 17 June 2026
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Adjective
Tom Debley is a retired East Bay journalist and public affairs officer.
—Tom Debley, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
Social Security benefits – paid mostly to recipients who are older or retired – are typically scheduled to go out on Wednesdays.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Verb
Gilbert gave up a leadoff double to Taylor Ward and a two-out RBI single to Samuel Basallo in the first, but retired his next 16 batters until hitting Pete Alonso with a pitch to start the seventh.
—ABC News, 17 June 2026
That started the first of 10 consecutive batters retired by Detmers until Marte’s single.
—Mark Gonzales, Oc Register, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retired
Adjective
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Exuma Point sits on exactly the sort of secluded white-sand beach featured in the promotional video.—
Serena Turner,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
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From secluded barrier islands and pristine state parks to dramatic coastal coves and surprisingly tropical-looking lakeshores, the United States is home to plenty of beaches that rival some of the Caribbean's most beautiful stretches of shoreline.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Framed in native lenga wood, the rustic-chic cabins at Alto Castillo feature Mapuche textiles, wicker Chimbarongo baskets, and paintings honoring the gauchos who first settled these lands.—
Mark Johanson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 June 2026
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One of the officials told reporters a deal is possible, but unlikely to be settled on at the summit.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
Verb
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In a 55-page decision, a superior court judge has dismissed significant portions of a lawsuit filed by the former Chief Human Resources Officer of Boston Water and Sewer, including all claims against the Herald, alleging she was fired as part of a wide-ranging conspiracy.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
14 June 2026
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All of which spilled into public view at the City Council meeting, with commissioners claiming that, after numerous meetings, the mayor’s office dismissed their concerns and recommendations for this particular reappointment to the board.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Trump withdrew from the JCPOA agreement in 2018, during his first term as president.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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The Arkansas Department of Education first released a set of draft rules in November but withdrew them after the proposal drew hundreds of critical comments from parents and others for being too restrictive.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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Seek refuge at rest areas or sheltered spots.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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Outside of their sheltered practice area, kids played on a carousel and ran around playing makeshift games of tag.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
Verb
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The court found that when the campaign turned in more than 305,000 signatures to force a statewide vote on the map, that decision alone did not suspend it from taking effect.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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Rabe, who retired the next two batters before Hudson Calhoun relieved, had turned in strong starts in the regionals and super regionals but wasn't as sharp against the Tar Heels.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Renard, 57, has been out of management since being sacked by Saudi Arabia in April, bringing his second stint with the national team to an end.—
Sam Joseph,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Greek coach Georgios Donis was appointed just two months ago after Saudi Arabia sacked former coach Hervé Renard.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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Oil prices retreated to around $80 a barrel on Friday, down from a peak of $118 in March when the war was at its height.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
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The officer retreated and fired several shots, killing the dog and injuring its owner, who was trying to secure the animal, police said.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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“Retired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retired. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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