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
Today’s array of federal programs covering health care, housing, education, insurance, and retirement savings can provide a strong foundation for lifelong financial stability.
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Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
Ever since John Cena’s 2025 retirement tour was announced, fans have fantasized about the prospect of former rival Adam Copeland, known as Edge in WWE, returning to WWE to face him.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
After his retirement, Clarke won the Daytime Emmys Lifetime Achievement Award in 2005.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
The district estimated the tax, which would have applied to all earned income apart from funds like retirement income and unemployment benefits, would have generated $5.2 million annually.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2025
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Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
Ever since John Cena’s 2025 retirement tour was announced, fans have fantasized about the prospect of former rival Adam Copeland, known as Edge in WWE, returning to WWE to face him.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
After his retirement, Clarke won the Daytime Emmys Lifetime Achievement Award in 2005.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
The district estimated the tax, which would have applied to all earned income apart from funds like retirement income and unemployment benefits, would have generated $5.2 million annually.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retirement
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Soon after being sworn into office, his new secretary of defense, Peter Hegseth, warned NATO to prepare for American troop withdrawals from Europe.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Adams, who suspended his re-election campaign in September, remains on the ballot as an Independent due to his late withdrawal.—
Emily Chang,
ABC News,
4 Nov. 2025
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For waterfront views, indulgent dining, and slow afternoons at the spa, The Beach Club at Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina is an excellent retreat.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Her work has been featured in retreats, leadership circles, and coaching programs, where she is celebrated for her emotional depth and ability to catalyze radical transformation.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Retirement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retirement. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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