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
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.
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Mike Hirschberg, Forbes.com, 8 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, 5 Sep. 2025
Workers may have left for other reasons, including retirements, resignations, buyouts and contract cuts.
—Pratheek Rebala, ProPublica, 21 Aug. 2025
Our city might well consider consolidating its municipal pension funds (the teachers’ fund is another story given that Chicago is the only municipality in the state that has to fund its own teachers’ retirements).
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
Mike Hirschberg, Forbes.com, 8 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, 5 Sep. 2025
Workers may have left for other reasons, including retirements, resignations, buyouts and contract cuts.
—Pratheek Rebala, ProPublica, 21 Aug. 2025
Our city might well consider consolidating its municipal pension funds (the teachers’ fund is another story given that Chicago is the only municipality in the state that has to fund its own teachers’ retirements).
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retirements
Noun
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These withdrawals are taxed as ordinary income, and the RMD amount is calculated based on your life expectancy and account balance.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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There’s an upfront deduction for deposits, the funds grow tax-free and withdrawals are tax-free for eligible health care costs.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
1 Sep. 2025
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While more rustic than five-star retreats, beachside bungalows can often be had at these kind of resorts for less than $150 per night.—
Joe Sills,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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From family homes in Nashville and Memphis, to Smoky Mountain retreats, these design talents create residential designs as beautiful and unique as the state itself.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Retirements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retirements. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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