RETIREMENT Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

retirement

noun

ri-ˈtī(-ə)r-mənt

Definition of retirement

as in withdrawal

an act of moving away especially from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable military historians have blamed the defeat on that battalion's retirement from the front lines

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Recent Examples of retirement Wilson announced his retirement from the NFL in June after 14 seasons. — Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026 In the court filing, Diamantis acknowledged that state law allows the revocation of retirement benefits for corruption convictions. — Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026 Donald, 35, rejoined the Rams after ending a two-year retirement. — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026 D’Amaro and Johnston also signaled upcoming layoffs, with the ongoing voluntary early retirement program considered a precursor to that. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for retirement

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Jared Koopman, head of the IRS’ criminal investigations division, told reporters the defendants then allegedly used the proceeds to purchase luxury homes, send money overseas through wire transfers and make large cash withdrawals.

— Ken Sweet, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
For no-penalty CDs, withdrawals are not allowed within the first 6 days after account funding.

— David McMillin, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026

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Rooms The 275 rooms here are a calm and cool retreat from Miami’s loud and frenetic downtown.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
War, sanctions and severe economic pressure may have pushed compulsory hijab wearing down the government’s list of priorities, but a temporary retreat in enforcement is not the same thing as recognition of a right.

— Pegah Banihashemi, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

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