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
Five candidates seek Tennessee Supreme Court seat Five candidates have applied to fill the vacancy on Tennessee’s Supreme Court that will be created when Justice Holly Kirby retires on June 30, the Administrative Office of the Courts announced this week.
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Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025
The day will one day come when Mahomes retires from the NFL, although that won’t be anytime soon.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
O’Brien officially retires as artistic director.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
No other game has featured two immaculate innings, in which the pitcher retires all three batters on three-pitch strikeouts.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Abderholden, 71, of Minneapolis, retires on Wednesday after 24 years as executive director of NAMI Minnesota.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2025
An American who retires at 65 can expect to live roughly 20 more years, give or take, based on longevity data.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 7 Oct. 2025
An American who retires at 65 can expect to live roughly 20 more years, give or take, based on longevity data.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
Salomon is set to take over as director of Lisbon’s Calouste Gulbenkian Museum early next year, when its outgoing director retires.
—News Desk, Artforum, 6 Oct. 2025
Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025
The day will one day come when Mahomes retires from the NFL, although that won’t be anytime soon.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
O’Brien officially retires as artistic director.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
No other game has featured two immaculate innings, in which the pitcher retires all three batters on three-pitch strikeouts.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Abderholden, 71, of Minneapolis, retires on Wednesday after 24 years as executive director of NAMI Minnesota.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2025
An American who retires at 65 can expect to live roughly 20 more years, give or take, based on longevity data.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 7 Oct. 2025
An American who retires at 65 can expect to live roughly 20 more years, give or take, based on longevity data.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
Salomon is set to take over as director of Lisbon’s Calouste Gulbenkian Museum early next year, when its outgoing director retires.
—News Desk, Artforum, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retires
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Boise and Treasure Valley residents have a chance to enjoy a beautiful fall Friday before a cold front bringing rainy weather and gusty winds settles into Southwest Idaho starting Saturday morning.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
24 Oct. 2025
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But slowly, the truth settles in.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
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The anti-American side focuses exclusively on the tragedies, usually makes slavery the chief argument for the prosecution, and dismisses the triumphs as hypocritical rhetoric.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Some critics have interpreted the ending as a glib last-minute twist that threatens to neutralize the story’s potency and dismisses the seriousness of the movie’s premise.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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If a parent later withdraws permission, the app developer must be notified to disable access.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Oct. 2025
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The surgeon withdraws the balloon and then squeezes the implant in through a sterile funnel before closing the incision.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
15 Oct. 2025
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Beds that are completely mixed won’t have the impact that beds of one or two or three complementary colors will have.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 2025
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But none of those operations could match the location and the great fishing off the Point Loma kelp beds that the Point Loma called home.—
Eric DuVall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Sep. 2025
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Breast reduction — one of the most common cosmetic procedures for men — removes glandular tissue and contours the chest for a more masculine shape.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement The tear-down of the East Wing removes offices used by the First Lady’s staff, the events team that handles events, and the military office, as well as a key entrance where the public arrives for tours and receptions.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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On this occasion, Joao Pedro retreats into midfield dragging his marker, Forest centre-back Morato, out of position to track him.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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Wilks retreats to the front of his vehicle before briefly emerging and the officer then lets off a second round of gunfire.—
Drake Bentley,
jsonline.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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There’s plenty of room for your entire crew, as the condo comfortably sleeps 10 guests.—
Gabriela Ulloa,
Architectural Digest,
25 Oct. 2025
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The cottage sleeps six and has two bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms.—
Amy Panos,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Oct. 2025
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Ohio State sacks Altmyer five times, wins its 10th straight in the series and covers the spread.—
Manny Navarro,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Felix Anudike-Uzomah #97 of the Kansas City Chiefs sacks Bo Nix #10 of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on November 10, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Retires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retires. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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