1
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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2
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
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.
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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
Roseville’s Northern California Dance Conservatory, at 920 Reserve Drive, Suite 110, will rebrand after owner Jen Bradford retires.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
The average American actually retires at 62, according to two respected annual surveys, from the Employee Benefit Research Institute and the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Despite delays and concerns about the readiness of a new commercial station when NASA retires the ISS, the White House requested only a small increase in funding for this program in 2027.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 3 Apr. 2026
With some help from the Aggies defense, Peters retires three straight batters and boasts two straight strikeouts.
—Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026
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
Roseville’s Northern California Dance Conservatory, at 920 Reserve Drive, Suite 110, will rebrand after owner Jen Bradford retires.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
The average American actually retires at 62, according to two respected annual surveys, from the Employee Benefit Research Institute and the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Despite delays and concerns about the readiness of a new commercial station when NASA retires the ISS, the White House requested only a small increase in funding for this program in 2027.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 3 Apr. 2026
With some help from the Aggies defense, Peters retires three straight batters and boasts two straight strikeouts.
—Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retires
Verb
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The agreement to restore the flag settles the lawsuit.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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While the daily hustle is just beginning for many, evidenced by the amount of foot traffic spotted passing by through the glass windows of the hotel’s restaurant, Jeff Peterson settles in to momentarily enjoy the Hornets’ metamorphosis and enthusiasm engulfing the franchise.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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If Erdos dismisses the lawsuit on account of arbitration, that will mean the dispute leaves the public court system and continues in arbitration, which is private and subject to confidentiality provisions.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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Descovich dismisses the criticism.—
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Each retiree withdraws $50,000 per year.—
Doug Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Tax lien changes Fresh Start also introduced changes to how and when the IRS files and withdraws tax liens, and to the dollar amounts that trigger the issuance of a lien.—
Deane Biermeier,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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His lyrics detail a process of active healing, gesturing at a contentedness that beds in as your 20 begin to wane.—
Liam Inscoe-Jones,
Pitchfork,
5 Mar. 2026
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But Friedenbach does credit the mayor's approach to drug treatment, calling the expansion of treatment beds a positive step, including the opening of five hundred new shelter and recovery beds specifically designed to help people get essential drug treatment.—
Ryan Yamamoto,
CBS News,
18 Dec. 2025
Verb
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With a unique two-in-one design, this tool effectively removes any trace of stems, cores, and seeds from both full-size bell peppers and smaller ones like jalapenos.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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Pine-Sol removes that grime without scratching the appliances.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
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As tensions escalate into violence, Tina retreats into the basement, seeking refuge from the chaos above.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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The unconscious Moon retreats through your 12th House of Peace, trining take-charge Saturn in your 4th House of Care along the way.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This tiny house keeps things simple with a single-level layout that sleeps up to two people.—
Adam Williams
April 11,
New Atlas,
11 Apr. 2026
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Page Six notes that Swift and Kelce would join celebrity couples Beyoncé and Jay-Z, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas, and Hailey Baldwin and Justin Bieber in tying the knot in the city that never sleeps.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Manning, back for what is probably his final season, is on the short list of best returning quarterbacks in the country and edge rusher Colin Simmons won the SEC sacks title with 12.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Jan. 2026
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Riley Moss sacks a scrambling Trevor Lawrence on third-and-4 for a 1-yard loss.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
21 Dec. 2025
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“Retires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retires. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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