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
Some left because of promotions or retirements, but others because of ultimatums to accept new assignments or resign.
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Eric Tucker, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
Over the past two seasons, Smith has allowed just three sacks and has emerged as the new face of the Cowboys’ offensive line following the retirements of Tyron Smith and Zack Martin.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Sep. 2025
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.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Still, the unemployment rate has remained within a historically healthy range, an indication that the weakness in the job market is more of a sign of slowing labor supply (retirements and immigration) running alongside slower demand.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
All generations expect their retirements to last an average of 22 years, Natixis' survey found.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
Prior to early retirements and voluntary separations this year, RVLT funding previously went to more than 200 researchers, about 100 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees.
—Mike Hirschberg, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Eric Tucker, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
Over the past two seasons, Smith has allowed just three sacks and has emerged as the new face of the Cowboys’ offensive line following the retirements of Tyron Smith and Zack Martin.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Sep. 2025
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.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Still, the unemployment rate has remained within a historically healthy range, an indication that the weakness in the job market is more of a sign of slowing labor supply (retirements and immigration) running alongside slower demand.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
All generations expect their retirements to last an average of 22 years, Natixis' survey found.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
Prior to early retirements and voluntary separations this year, RVLT funding previously went to more than 200 researchers, about 100 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees.
—Mike Hirschberg, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retirements
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Traditional retirement plans—like a 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), SEP-IRA, or traditional IRA—offer tax breaks now, though withdrawals are taxed later.—
Kara Stevens,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
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In her model, our brains constantly predict and prepare to meet the body's energy needs—a biological bank account, tracking deposits and withdrawals of resources.—
Andrew Mawson,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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However, in a separate ranking of the most peaceful beachside retreats, the Gold Coast ranked third.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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Interestingly, in some of these foliage-laden retreats, visitors may more likely bump into a heron than a fellow traveler.—
Jeanine Barone,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Retirements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retirements. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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