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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
Leatherman retires the winning beach each year and adds it to a hall of fame, ensuring that new beaches have a chance to claim the top spot.
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Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Superintendent Anthony McConnell — thanked him for preparing them for the job McConnel has and the one Schroeder will assume when Lubelfeld retires June 30.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
If Steve ever retires, would Yes carry on or would that be the end of the band?
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 24 May 2026
Chris Taylor retires The MiLB transaction log Friday showed that former Dodger Chris Taylor has retired after a 12-year major-league career.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
Meanwhile, the company continues to work on its Haven project, which aims to have the multimodule Haven-2 space station up and running by the time the International Space Station retires in the early 2030s.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 19 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
Continue reading … -- IN OTHER NEWS PASSING THE TORCH — Brock Lesnar retires in tears after Oba Femi pins him at WrestleMania 42.
—FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Superintendent Anthony McConnell — thanked him for preparing them for the job McConnel has and the one Schroeder will assume when Lubelfeld retires June 30.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
If Steve ever retires, would Yes carry on or would that be the end of the band?
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 24 May 2026
Chris Taylor retires The MiLB transaction log Friday showed that former Dodger Chris Taylor has retired after a 12-year major-league career.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
Meanwhile, the company continues to work on its Haven project, which aims to have the multimodule Haven-2 space station up and running by the time the International Space Station retires in the early 2030s.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 19 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
Continue reading … -- IN OTHER NEWS PASSING THE TORCH — Brock Lesnar retires in tears after Oba Femi pins him at WrestleMania 42.
—FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retires
Verb
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See how things look after the dust settles.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
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From up here, San Sebastián gleams to the east, the sea stretches endlessly forward, and silence settles like an ancient cloak.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Verb
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For her part Zoe, mature well beyond her tender age, dismisses the hype with a shrug.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The day’s ruling from Sorokin, who was appointed to his position by former President Barack Obama, dismisses all claims against Mayor Michelle Wu, Police Commissioner Michael Cox and the Boston Police Department.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Israel wants to disarm Hezbollah immediately before the Israeli military ends its operations in Lebanon and withdraws its troops from dozens of villages and towns.—
Kareem Chehayeb,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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Jasmine withdraws much of the time.—
Larissa MacFarquhar,
New Yorker,
28 May 2026
Verb
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The character is an adult who drinks, wears impeccable clothing, and beds women—the familiar Bond tropes.—
Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
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That includes throw rugs, sheets, blankets, pillow covers, and beds your pet uses, says Bryant.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
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The plan removes hundreds of millions of emissions allowances but creates a new incentive pool and more free permits for industry, aiming to keep refineries and manufacturing from leaving the state.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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In general, electrification cuts energy costs, removes the volatility of fuel prices, and builds more resilient operations.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Her 50-something protagonist, Alan Anderson, and his socially striving wife Vivian, are at least about to start thinking about where their family is going to go, once Alan retreats to a backyard playhouse.—
Bethanne Patrick,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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So, when legal education retreats from explicit commitments to access and representation, the consequences aren't limited to law schools.—
Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Add that tent and the $5,100 six-seat Crew Cab upgrade, and the Paragon drives and sleeps a total of six people.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 June 2026
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Created by Mindy Kaling, it’s set in New York, the city that never sleeps, not in order to party, but to get something on somebody’s desk first thing in the morning.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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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 7 Jun. 2026.
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