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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
When Moon abruptly retires, the narrator goes to Korea to find him.
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Erin Somers, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
Officials are also working to hire a new human resources director to succeed Susan Brazeau, who retires in March.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
The document also reinforces the plan to have one or more private outposts up and running in Earth orbit by the time the International Space Station retires in 2030.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 19 Dec. 2025
Crawford retires as one of the sport’s all-time greats, having become the first male boxer of the four-belt era to become undisputed champion in three separate weight divisions.
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2025
Apple is bringing in Meta chief legal officer Jennifer Newstead to lead government affairs after Adams retires and serve as its new general counsel.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 6 Dec. 2025
That means stacking assets down the line, and future first-round picks from the Warriors could be quite lucrative once Stephen Curry finally ages out of his prime and/or retires.
—Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
Michael Fiddelke, the company’s chief operating officer and former chief financial officer who has spent two decades at the company, will start as Target’s CEO in February as Brian Cornell retires.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
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.
—Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025
Erin Somers, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
Officials are also working to hire a new human resources director to succeed Susan Brazeau, who retires in March.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
The document also reinforces the plan to have one or more private outposts up and running in Earth orbit by the time the International Space Station retires in 2030.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 19 Dec. 2025
Crawford retires as one of the sport’s all-time greats, having become the first male boxer of the four-belt era to become undisputed champion in three separate weight divisions.
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2025
Apple is bringing in Meta chief legal officer Jennifer Newstead to lead government affairs after Adams retires and serve as its new general counsel.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 6 Dec. 2025
That means stacking assets down the line, and future first-round picks from the Warriors could be quite lucrative once Stephen Curry finally ages out of his prime and/or retires.
—Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
Michael Fiddelke, the company’s chief operating officer and former chief financial officer who has spent two decades at the company, will start as Target’s CEO in February as Brian Cornell retires.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
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.
—Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retires
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Oneohtrix Point Never’s atmospheric synthesizers pause as the weight of the moment settles on the Weeknd.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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When winter settles in and the days grow shorter, there’s something especially comforting about slowing down and staying close to home.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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Leadership that dismisses or undermines inclusion inflicts real harm on students, faculty, and staff.—
Wanda James,
Denver Post,
13 Jan. 2026
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Lanthimos dismisses any anxiety the industry might have about accommodating neurodivergent performers.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
12 Jan. 2026
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While Block is in the fourth grade, after his family moves from Indiana to Texas, his mother withdraws him from school, convinced that a traditional academic environment will stifle his budding writerly gifts.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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Haru and Luis love competing in Tokyo’s ballroom dance scene, but after tragedy strikes, Haru withdraws into isolation.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
10 Dec. 2025
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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
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Bedsure Teddy Fleece Throw Blanket Give sofas or beds a cozy upgrade with this teddy fleece throw blanket that's available in a slew of colors, including festive hues like red and olive green.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Dec. 2025
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The solution removes moisture from the nail plate to ensure a long-lasting finish and contains biotin to strengthen the nails.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
13 Jan. 2026
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Suarez told Fox News Digital that diverting offenders away from prosecution removes a critical point of accountability.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Brunson retreats and ultimately turns the ball over on a pass to Miles McBride.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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As Gustav aims to work his way back into their lives, Nora retreats into isolation as her mental health increasingly declines.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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Everybody bleeds, everybody sleeps, and, yes, everybody poops.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
13 Jan. 2026
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Mauricio Umansky, of The Agency, a global luxury real estate agency, has a finger on the pulse of the city that never sleeps.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 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 19 Jan. 2026.
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