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
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.
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Fortune Editors, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Thousands of lawyers and agents have departed due to firings, early retirements, buy-outs and voluntary departures.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
The success of the (ahem) more mature coaches flies in the face of the narrative following a spate of recent retirements.
—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
Fortune Editors, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Thousands of lawyers and agents have departed due to firings, early retirements, buy-outs and voluntary departures.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
The success of the (ahem) more mature coaches flies in the face of the narrative following a spate of recent retirements.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retirements
Noun
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As with any addiction, people who stop smoking might experience cravings and withdrawals.—
Bautista Vivanco,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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This entails changing pretax funds to Roth money, which comes with an upfront tax bill but has the benefit of tax-free withdrawals in retirement.—
Jessica Dickler,Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Some Singaporean businesses run offshore manufacturing operations in Batam, while others send staff to the island for meetings or corporate retreats, Tan said.—
Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2026
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That total wasn’t built on epic reading binges or monastic retreats.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Retirements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retirements. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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