RETIRES Synonyms: 117 Similar and Opposite Words

retires

verb

Definition of retires next

present tense third-person singular of retire

as in settles

to go to one's bed in order to sleep I'm exhausted, so I think I'll retire for the evening

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as in dismisses

to let go from office, service, or employment as a part of its restructuring, the company has begun to retire its older employees

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as in withdraws

to move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable) the insurgents have retired to the outskirts of the city, but appear to be readying themselves for another offensive

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Recent Examples of retires Awarded to a relief pitcher who enters with the lead, retires at least one batter, and does not relinquish the lead. —

Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026 Hummel also is a candidate to someday replace Bill Raftery on CBS’ lead college basketball announcing team if Raftery ever retires. —

Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026 Superior Court judges, the ones who preside over criminal and civil trials at the county level, can stand for election if a seat is open, or they can be appointed by the governor to fill a vacancy if a judge retires. —

Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026 If Rodgers takes the off ramp on playing and retires in the next couple of days, the Steelers might want a player such as Simpson as a possible addition to their quarterback room. —

Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026 Or at least a crossroads, with numerous immediate needs and plenty others that have to be reconciled sooner than later as more contracts come to an end and Travis Kelce likely retires after this season. —

Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2026 Without it, Tillis could keep Warsh in limbo until the senator retires from Congress in January. —

Matt Peterson, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026 Jeff's broadcast career spans over 40 years and retires this summer. —

CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026 In Shrinking season 3, Harrison Ford's Paul retires and move across the country. —

Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026

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The agreement also settles two other disputes that have bogged down the case with appeals.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
The Moon settles into your 4th House of Home, where honesty builds trust quickly.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026