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
In Quinn’s books, Lady Whistledown’s society papers make way for correspondence between Bridgerton siblings at the beginning of each chapter because Penelope retires after the fourth book.
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Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2026
And in a twist that resets the entire social fabric of the ton, Season 4 ends with a new mystery author taking over the Lady Whistledown column after Penelope (Nicola Coughlan) retires.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2026
Sarah Ezzat, the current assistant principal at the district’s Nelson Elementary School, will take the helm of Mark Twain Elementary School in Niles when Howard Sussman retires at the end of the current academic year.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Lessentine leads off the inning hitting two Bruins in a row, but the Aggies defense retires three straight.
—Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 22 Feb. 2026
Everyone shakes hands when a match ends and then retires to the bar, where the winners are supposed to buy the losers a beer.
—Dave Altimari, Hartford Courant, 16 Feb. 2026
Dunleavy, now the general manager of the Golden State Warriors, is trying to figure out a way to acquire Antetokounmpo, now in his 13th NBA season, and pair him with superstar Stephen Curry for one more push at an NBA championship before Curry retires.
—Nick Friedell, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Golden State’s future picks could be extra attractive to Milwaukee if the Bucks expect the Warriors to fall off when Curry, who turns 38 in March, eventually retires.
—Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2026
This happens if a dog doesn’t make it through training to become a working dog or when the dog retires.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2026
And in a twist that resets the entire social fabric of the ton, Season 4 ends with a new mystery author taking over the Lady Whistledown column after Penelope (Nicola Coughlan) retires.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2026
Sarah Ezzat, the current assistant principal at the district’s Nelson Elementary School, will take the helm of Mark Twain Elementary School in Niles when Howard Sussman retires at the end of the current academic year.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Lessentine leads off the inning hitting two Bruins in a row, but the Aggies defense retires three straight.
—Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 22 Feb. 2026
Everyone shakes hands when a match ends and then retires to the bar, where the winners are supposed to buy the losers a beer.
—Dave Altimari, Hartford Courant, 16 Feb. 2026
Dunleavy, now the general manager of the Golden State Warriors, is trying to figure out a way to acquire Antetokounmpo, now in his 13th NBA season, and pair him with superstar Stephen Curry for one more push at an NBA championship before Curry retires.
—Nick Friedell, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Golden State’s future picks could be extra attractive to Milwaukee if the Bucks expect the Warriors to fall off when Curry, who turns 38 in March, eventually retires.
—Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2026
This happens if a dog doesn’t make it through training to become a working dog or when the dog retires.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retires
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And while the first half of this season felt overstuffed with subplots, its second half settles more evenly into all of them, including the woes and romances of both London’s elite and its more lower-class members.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
26 Feb. 2026
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Over time, that greasy film that settles on your wood cabinets can trap dirt and dust, making the buildup hard to remove.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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Trump, naturally, dismisses any negative indicators in surveys.—
Jonathan Lemire,
The Atlantic,
24 Feb. 2026
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Henry dismisses Yasmin but can’t shake the niggling feeling that his wife isn’t entirely wrong.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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If the Pentagon withdraws support, the Scouts would have to scramble to replace medical care, transportation and other emergency services.—
Graham Smith,
NPR,
26 Feb. 2026
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Antonio Delgado withdraws from New York governor race after Mamdani backs Hochul.—
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FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 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
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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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This integration removes that blocker and positions XDC Network for institutional capital flows that weren't previously possible.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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Dawn Ultra is a top-selling dish liquid for the powerful formula that removes grease with ease.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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From its vantage point on the west coast of America, the observatory will be perfectly positioned to provide coverage throughout the eclipse, running from the penumbral phase through totality and beyond, as Earth's shadow retreats from the lunar disk.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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Takemikazuchi, the god of thunder, prevails by crushing the arm of Takeminakata, a rival god, who retreats to Lake Suwa and vows never to leave.—
Joshua Hunt,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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The cottage sleeps up to six guests across three bedrooms, each outfitted with a queen bed and supported by three full bathrooms.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
25 Feb. 2026
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All told, the house sleeps five across two king-bed suites, each with its own open-air ensuite and private terrace, and a mezzanine loft that doubles as an extra sleeping nook.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
24 Feb. 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 4 Mar. 2026.
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