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
However, Amazon has just one more mission booked on this rocket, which is operated by United Launch Alliance, as the vehicle is slated for retirement.
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Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
19 June 2026
The city is clamoring to clinch one of two league expansion spots by Manfred’s retirement in 2029, taking the number of teams from 30 to 32.
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Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
At the same time, not every asset intended for retirement receives the same safeguards.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Now, with only eight gigs on the books for the rest of 2026, Reckless Kelly’s version of retirement appears to be taking shape.
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Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for retirement
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
19 June 2026
The city is clamoring to clinch one of two league expansion spots by Manfred’s retirement in 2029, taking the number of teams from 30 to 32.
—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
At the same time, not every asset intended for retirement receives the same safeguards.
—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Now, with only eight gigs on the books for the rest of 2026, Reckless Kelly’s version of retirement appears to be taking shape.
—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for retirement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retirement
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The two countries will agree to future pilot zones for Israel’s eventual withdrawal, the agreement says.
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The tradeoff is that withdrawals are taxed.
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In the 97th minute, chasing an equaliser from a corner kick, Scotland hit the first man, botched the clean-up job and found themselves on the retreat.
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Originally built as a summer home and later serving as a retreat house and seminary for the Missionaries of La Salette, the property opened as a resort in 1986.
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“Retirement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retirement. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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