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

Meanwhile, the turmoil extended into the superintendent’s executive team, where at least five officials have announced retirements or resignations in recent weeks. — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2026

Thomas Barwick | Digitalvision | Getty Images The stock market boom seems to be fueling a wave of retirements. — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026

The state experienced a major surge in retirements in the first six months of 2022 as veteran workers scrambled to leave service before new limits on pensions took effect. — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026

Fox, who made his return to acting in season 3 of Shrinking following both of his retirements from acting, and Pollan’s arrival at the awards show marks their first time attending in 13 years. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026

The agency has faced severe leadership churn, with multiple acting, interim, and permanent directors stepping in due to resignations, retirements, and pressure from systemic agency scandals. — CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026

Coyle hit his offensive high point in 2023-24 with 25 goals and 35 assists, the first season after the retirements of Bergeron and David Krejci. — Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

The pandemic kicked off a wave of retirements and departures among FDA inspectors that continues to this day. — ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026

The American Welding Society estimates that the United States will need 320,500 new welding professionals by 2029 because of retirements from an aging workforce, along with soaring demand for welding work. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 17 Aug. 2026