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
Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Main image, a retired Minuteman 1 missile stands at the main entrance to Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota on June 25, 2014.
—Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 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
The Bengals and Commanders coaching staff, owners, general managers, retired players and the ESPN broadcast team also dined at the local steakhouse, according to an X post from Ruby.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Main image, a retired Minuteman 1 missile stands at the main entrance to Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota on June 25, 2014.
—Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 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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The beachfront property is delightfully secluded and has views of Mauritius' most famous peak, Le Morne Brabant, and the vibrant Tamarin Bay.—
Julie Olum,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2025
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On Friday, the world’s fourth-richest man and his bride Lauren Sanchez Bezos tied the knot during a private ceremony with around 200 celebrity guests on the secluded island of San Giorgio.—
Antonio Calanni,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 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
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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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The greatest threat with these storms will be damaging wind gusts up to 70mph and isolated hail.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 July 2025
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Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.—
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 July 2025
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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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Amid grief and surprises, Madea pounces on some hidden family secrets, turning the funeral into a hilarious therapy session before delivering some trademark tough love and hilarious jokes.—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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Ahead of the series premiere this evening at 9 p.m. ET, CNN spoke with three experts in economics and finance to better understand why greed is persistent in markets, what hidden risks might linger and how to protect your finances from fraudulent schemes.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
13 July 2025
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“Retired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retired. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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