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
The success of the (ahem) more mature coaches flies in the face of the narrative following a spate of recent retirements.
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Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Sudden retirements from board members can be unsettling to investors at times, but Cardinal said this decision was not the result of any disagreement with the company on any matter related to its operations, policies, or practices.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
On March 9, superintendents in Irving and Prosper ISDs announced their retirements, both after decadeslong careers in education.
—Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 24 Mar. 2026
Regional operators, utility commissions and electric companies typically regulate grids and Indiana utilities began planning for the two coal plant retirements almost a decade ago.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 24 Mar. 2026
But each franchise can and should have unique qualifications (for jersey retirements or other honors).
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Devin Remiker said LeMahieu and Vos’ retirements serve as a warning to other Republicans.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission, on deck to regulate Kalshi, Polymarket and their ilk, has been hollowed out by layoffs and retirements.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Between retirements, primary challenges to sitting lawmakers and bids for higher office, Polk County is set for a shakeup in its representation at the Iowa Capitol this year.
—Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 17 Mar. 2026
Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Sudden retirements from board members can be unsettling to investors at times, but Cardinal said this decision was not the result of any disagreement with the company on any matter related to its operations, policies, or practices.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
On March 9, superintendents in Irving and Prosper ISDs announced their retirements, both after decadeslong careers in education.
—Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 24 Mar. 2026
Regional operators, utility commissions and electric companies typically regulate grids and Indiana utilities began planning for the two coal plant retirements almost a decade ago.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 24 Mar. 2026
But each franchise can and should have unique qualifications (for jersey retirements or other honors).
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Devin Remiker said LeMahieu and Vos’ retirements serve as a warning to other Republicans.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission, on deck to regulate Kalshi, Polymarket and their ilk, has been hollowed out by layoffs and retirements.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Between retirements, primary challenges to sitting lawmakers and bids for higher office, Polk County is set for a shakeup in its representation at the Iowa Capitol this year.
—Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retirements
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Generally speaking, this matters for Social Security optimization because Roth IRA distributions, unlike traditional IRA withdrawals, are not included in provisional income calculations.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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Traditional IRAs force withdrawals starting at age 73, which means less control over your tax bill in retirement.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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But unlike at some jungle retreats, which demand a certain ability to rough it, even the most spider-averse will feel at home here—kids in particular.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
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Dozens of people who have participated in retreats in the US and abroad responded to a CNN callout about psilocybin retreats.—
Natalia V. Osipova,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Retirements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retirements. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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