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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 retirements
The number of mushers jostling to be the first to Nome has varied over the years, but the retirements of many longtime mushers and the high cost of supplies, such as dog food, have kept the fields small this decade.
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ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
The district will be asking for volunteers to consider early retirements, Cassellius said, though there aren't any new incentives for doing so.
—Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026
The number of House retirements this cycle is the second-highest since record-keeping began nearly a century ago.
—Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 5 Mar. 2026
Superintendent Dan Bridges said it’s hoped most of the reduction can be achieved by not filling positions created through resignations and retirements.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
But the departure of more than 4,000 foreign service workers last year due to layoffs, retirements and deferred resignation offers, has vastly reduced America’s ability to process applications and offer interview appointments.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 3 Mar. 2026
More than 30 House Republicans have announced their retirements thus far.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
This is set to become a bigger and bigger issue because of the massive wave of boomer retirements that is underway.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
Many leap to celebrate birthdays, retirements, or other milestones.
—Maya Silver, Outside, 25 Feb. 2026
ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
The district will be asking for volunteers to consider early retirements, Cassellius said, though there aren't any new incentives for doing so.
—Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026
The number of House retirements this cycle is the second-highest since record-keeping began nearly a century ago.
—Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 5 Mar. 2026
Superintendent Dan Bridges said it’s hoped most of the reduction can be achieved by not filling positions created through resignations and retirements.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
But the departure of more than 4,000 foreign service workers last year due to layoffs, retirements and deferred resignation offers, has vastly reduced America’s ability to process applications and offer interview appointments.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 3 Mar. 2026
More than 30 House Republicans have announced their retirements thus far.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
This is set to become a bigger and bigger issue because of the massive wave of boomer retirements that is underway.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
Many leap to celebrate birthdays, retirements, or other milestones.
—Maya Silver, Outside, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retirements
Noun
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There were also fraudulent withdrawals on the victim's bank accounts for car insurance companies, electronic companies and jewelry companies totaling more than $17,000, the DA's office said.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Private credit funds were already suffering withdrawals as artificial intelligence disruption fears mounted.—
Edward Harrison,
Bloomberg,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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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Before the Bride elbows her way into his life, Frank, ever so lonely, retreats into the world of movies.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Retirements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retirements. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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