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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
Jessie Peck, now the longest-reigning member of the Spinners, was chosen for such a role in 2008 by founders Henry Fambrough and Bobby Smith prior to their respective retirements.
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Devon Ivie, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2026
The majority of employees took voluntary buyouts and early retirements, according to the agency.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
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, 6 Feb. 2026
Most of us need to be saving in earnest for our retirements, and starting early is one of the best strategies for that.
—The Motley Fool, Dallas Morning News, 1 Feb. 2026
That said, the retirements against him here were a huge help.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
What’s the cause of all these retirements?
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 27 Jan. 2026
From July to mid-October, there was an increase in resignations and retirements at Georgia Tech, Kennesaw State, Georgia Southern and Georgia State universities compared to the same period in 2024, according to data obtained by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution via records requests.
—Jason Armesto, AJC.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Others are tied to retirements, construction projects, legal problems or other unique circumstances.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2026
Devon Ivie, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2026
The majority of employees took voluntary buyouts and early retirements, according to the agency.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
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, 6 Feb. 2026
Most of us need to be saving in earnest for our retirements, and starting early is one of the best strategies for that.
—The Motley Fool, Dallas Morning News, 1 Feb. 2026
That said, the retirements against him here were a huge help.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
What’s the cause of all these retirements?
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 27 Jan. 2026
From July to mid-October, there was an increase in resignations and retirements at Georgia Tech, Kennesaw State, Georgia Southern and Georgia State universities compared to the same period in 2024, according to data obtained by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution via records requests.
—Jason Armesto, AJC.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Others are tied to retirements, construction projects, legal problems or other unique circumstances.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retirements
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The same is true for withdrawals from 529 college savings plans owned by non-custodial relatives.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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There is no penalty if the withdrawals are used for a qualifying expense, such as education, birth or adoption, eligible medical expenses or a first-time home purchase.—
Virginia Hammerle,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The backstory Sitting on the site of a former sugar and coconut plantation from the late 1790s, the sprawling property encompasses the resort, as well as 39 private rental retreats and 80 residential units.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Our history has repeatedly placed us at moral crossroads, asked to decide whether our freedom struggle aligns with broader visions of human dignity or retreats into narrower self-interest.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Retirements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retirements. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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