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
Others want to encourage people of retirement age, 67 and above, to continue working and earn up to €2,000 per month, tax-exempt, thereby encouraging more people to stay working for longer.
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Alex Ledsom, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
Throughout the story there are hints of ways Leo’s police department colleagues are sending him into retirement, including a cop jumping out of a cake wearing only a thong.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
One of Colorado’s all-time lacrosse legends, Law hasn’t announced his retirement yet, but the end is likely next Sunday.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
According to new research published by Investopedia, the lifetime cost of attaining the traditional American Dream—including homeownership, retirement, raising children, a wedding, new cars, healthcare, pets, and annual vacations—now totals roughly $5 million.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
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Alex Ledsom, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
Throughout the story there are hints of ways Leo’s police department colleagues are sending him into retirement, including a cop jumping out of a cake wearing only a thong.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
One of Colorado’s all-time lacrosse legends, Law hasn’t announced his retirement yet, but the end is likely next Sunday.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
According to new research published by Investopedia, the lifetime cost of attaining the traditional American Dream—including homeownership, retirement, raising children, a wedding, new cars, healthcare, pets, and annual vacations—now totals roughly $5 million.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retirement
Noun
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China expanded its activities in the South China Sea following the US withdrawal, building artificial islands and military outposts.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Sep. 2025
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Kratom is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia, and its leaves are used to create products that some say help treat pain, anxiety, depression and help with opioid withdrawal.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Hidden Hills home represents a softer, more private chapter in Lopez’s real estate story, offering her a secluded retreat after a tumultuous few years in the public eye.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 2025
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Still, as other big banks retreat, Bank of America is leaning in.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Retirement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retirement. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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