Synonyms of retirements

retirements

noun

plural of retirement

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• withdrawals
• retreats
• recessions
• pullouts
• pullbacks
• revulsions
• routs
• disengagements
• recoils
• flinches
• disentanglements

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• advances
• advancements

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of retirements

But Trump’s immigration crackdown and the ongoing retirements of baby boomers mean that fewer people are competing for work. — Paul Wiseman, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026

Given pro wrestling's history of temporary retirements and Lesnar's unpredictable nature, many remain skeptical this will be his final exit. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

But Trump’s immigration crackdown and the ongoing retirements of Baby Boomers mean that fewer people are competing for work. — ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

The number is likely to be lower this is school year, as hirings have not outpaced retirements and resignations. — Austin Horn august 3, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2026

City councilors also pushed forward a probe to examine Boston Police Department staffing, retirements, forced overtime, recruitment strategies and more in April. — Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 27 July 2026

Couples with adult children often have to save for their own retirements. — Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 16 July 2026

Marylanders should demand a pragmatic energy policy that prioritizes energy supply, pauses premature plant retirements and fast-tracks reliable generation. — Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 8 July 2026

The report says former Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald did increase employee contributions to 11 percent a year and reduce retirements for new employees, but those measures have fallen short. — Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 1 July 2026