as in withdrawals
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
Gilmore is well versed in TPA after using it during his almost nine years as chief investment strategist at Australia’s Future Fund, then later as CIO of New Zealand’s Superannuation Fund, which is designed to help the government pay for retirements, from 2019 to 2024.
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
Resignations, retirements and contract nonrenewals have further shrunk the workforce.
—Candice Johnson, The Conversation, 10 June 2026
Gilmore is well versed in TPA after using it during his almost nine years as chief investment strategist at Australia’s Future Fund, then later as CIO of New Zealand’s Superannuation Fund, which is designed to help the government pay for retirements, from 2019 to 2024.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
Since February 2025, OHRP has lost more than half of its employees, either through reductions in force, resignations, or early retirements.
—Megan Molteni, STAT, 5 June 2026
That mismatch extends beyond AI, ADP’s Richardson said, noting shortages in specialty trades where retirements far outpace the inflow of new workers.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
However, the university had initially projected that as many as 150 positions could be impacted through a combination of vacancy eliminations, retirements, and layoffs.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 3 June 2026
The circumstances surrounding the exits vary, ranging from routine retirements, campus controversies, personal peccadillos, serious health issues, fractious relationships between campus leaders and governing boards, and visions of greener pastures.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Taking each car apart and putting it back together every night almost certainly led to retirements when something didn’t go back together entirely right.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
Resignations, retirements and contract nonrenewals have further shrunk the workforce.
—Candice Johnson, The Conversation, 10 June 2026
Gilmore is well versed in TPA after using it during his almost nine years as chief investment strategist at Australia’s Future Fund, then later as CIO of New Zealand’s Superannuation Fund, which is designed to help the government pay for retirements, from 2019 to 2024.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
Since February 2025, OHRP has lost more than half of its employees, either through reductions in force, resignations, or early retirements.
—Megan Molteni, STAT, 5 June 2026
That mismatch extends beyond AI, ADP’s Richardson said, noting shortages in specialty trades where retirements far outpace the inflow of new workers.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
However, the university had initially projected that as many as 150 positions could be impacted through a combination of vacancy eliminations, retirements, and layoffs.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 3 June 2026
The circumstances surrounding the exits vary, ranging from routine retirements, campus controversies, personal peccadillos, serious health issues, fractious relationships between campus leaders and governing boards, and visions of greener pastures.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Taking each car apart and putting it back together every night almost certainly led to retirements when something didn’t go back together entirely right.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retirements
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This is because Roth IRAs allow withdrawals of your contributions penalty-free (there are, however, stipulations for withdrawing earnings).—
Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
12 June 2026
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Continuously subjecting the account to a series of deposits and withdrawals, however, will limit your earning potential.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Eileen Underwood leads Magic Kingdom’s Security team, which conducts the flag retreats.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Where to Stay Ojai has a wide range of lodging options, ranging from colorful, family-friendly stays to upscale retreats.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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“Retirements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retirements. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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