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
This is Fortune 500 Power Moves, a column tracking executive shifts—from appointments and promotions to resignations and retirements—within the highest ranks of Fortune 500 companies.
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Fortune Editors, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
The clip also pokes fun at Roach's retirement announcement in 2023, only to return to the industry two years later.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Most of those cuts were made via retirements and other turnover, but at least 50 people will be laid off at the end of the school year.
—Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
That program was recently made mandatory for anyone separating from service, including retirement.
—Tom Bowman, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
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Fortune Editors, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
The clip also pokes fun at Roach's retirement announcement in 2023, only to return to the industry two years later.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Most of those cuts were made via retirements and other turnover, but at least 50 people will be laid off at the end of the school year.
—Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
That program was recently made mandatory for anyone separating from service, including retirement.
—Tom Bowman, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retirement
Noun
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Private credit funds, meanwhile, often restrict withdrawals during times of stress.—
Krysta Escobar,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
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And that's something a CD can offer – not only against market conditions but also against an endless cycle of withdrawals and deposits that a costly early withdrawal penalty can easily discourage.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Following the island's slow pivot to commercial fishing and tourism, Sailrock South Caicos, a Small Luxury Hotel of the World (SLH), debuted in 2017 to offer a luxury retreat, while also preserving the island’s famously undisturbed environment.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Mara was credited with just one block, but his mere presence made UConn either throw up circus shots high off the glass or retreat from the paint altogether.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Retirement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retirement. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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