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
In 1983, state officials found that scores of Miami Beach retirement hotels were operating as Adult Congregate Living Facilities (ACLFs) -- washing and dressing tenants, feeding them and handling their money, for example.
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
The money can be used for homeownership, their education, entrepreneurship or retirement savings.
—Eric Stirgus, AJC.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Funds may be used for college tuition, homeownership, entrepreneurship, or retirement.
—Leondra Head, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Trump’s figure doesn’t conform to findings by retirement professionals such as the 401(k) overseers at Bank of America.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
The money can be used for homeownership, their education, entrepreneurship or retirement savings.
—Eric Stirgus, AJC.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Funds may be used for college tuition, homeownership, entrepreneurship, or retirement.
—Leondra Head, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Trump’s figure doesn’t conform to findings by retirement professionals such as the 401(k) overseers at Bank of America.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retirement
Noun
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But since the Taliban’s ultimate victory in that war following the chaotic US withdrawal and their return to power in Kabul, Pakistan has faced a surge in Islamist violence.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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While savers will have to forego access to their funds to earn this return (or risk having to pay an early withdrawal fee), that sacrifice could be worth it in exchange for the $500, especially knowing that this interest will be readily available for holiday shopping.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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The rooms are sleek, and a rooftop bar, pool, and executive lounge are modern gems throughout the property, creating a polished downtown retreat.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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Andrew has moved to a property on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, while Sarah’s whereabouts are unknown—although she has been rumored to be everywhere from the French Alps to the United Arab Emirates to wellness retreats in both Switzerland and Ireland.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Retirement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retirement. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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