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
An American who retires at 65 can expect to live roughly 20 more years, give or take, based on longevity data.
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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
When a horse retires, Dills said it is first offered to its handler and then to officers within the department.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
Take the quiz here … CALLING IT QUITS – NFL star Xavien Howard abruptly retires after 4 games with Colts.
—FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Some fans even believed that Jericho might surface in WWE as John Cena's final opponent before Cena retires this year, although there's been no official confirmation of this.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
However, a new study by the University of Edinburgh in Scotland has found that the mental health benefits of retirement aren’t guaranteed to everyone who retires.
—New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2025
Knott’s typically adds two new mazes and retires two old mazes every year.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
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
When a horse retires, Dills said it is first offered to its handler and then to officers within the department.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
Take the quiz here … CALLING IT QUITS – NFL star Xavien Howard abruptly retires after 4 games with Colts.
—FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Some fans even believed that Jericho might surface in WWE as John Cena's final opponent before Cena retires this year, although there's been no official confirmation of this.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
However, a new study by the University of Edinburgh in Scotland has found that the mental health benefits of retirement aren’t guaranteed to everyone who retires.
—New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2025
Knott’s typically adds two new mazes and retires two old mazes every year.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retires
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But today, Don Swift settles all family business.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
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Get a FanCash refund if your bet settles as a loss.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Oct. 2025
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Each side dismisses the other's contention.—
Todd Spangler,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Trump dismisses Republican mayoral hopeful as Giuliani allies support Cuomo.—
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FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The proposal relies on these forces to handle security as the Israeli military gradually withdraws from Gaza.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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If America now withdraws from its leadership role in diplomatic efforts to end the war, the bloodshed will only continue.—
Dmytro Razumkov,
Time,
16 Sep. 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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Back in a hotel room on Fifth Avenue, Goldberg-Polin removes her jacket and sits down on a couch to speak with a reporter.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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The new law removes the certificate of need requirement for facilities with four or fewer beds, a major obstacle that previously hindered their creation.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Burnley’s midfielders shift over in response, while Walker retreats to create the back five Burnley had used to defend the box up to that point.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Rest & Relaxation follows Amandeep (Mani), who in seeking solace on the brink of a life-changing decision, retreats to a secluded bed and breakfast where the eclectic guests challenge her preconceptions of family.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
16 Sep. 2025
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The modern, upscale building sleeps about 60 people in dormitory beds and private rooms, and even has a hot shower.—
Scott Yorko,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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Her mother still sleeps downstairs.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
2 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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The Oviedo defense sacks Noah Grubbs on back to back plays to end the first half.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Retires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retires. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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