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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3
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
Even Tana French’s latest crime novels have featured a cop who retires due to the systemic racism of his previous job.
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Grace Byron, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2025
Sink retires after more than 30 years in the energy industry, holding leadership roles in both business operations and financial management.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025
Known for his larger-than-life personality – and the even bigger mascot heads he’s worn – Corso retires as one of the pioneers of football television.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
All of this aside, Castle has the potential to turn into Golden State's face of the franchise once Curry retires as well as presenting significantly more upside than Podziemski.
—Anthony Pasciolla, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
The end is finally near, the head-to-head matchups numbered, whether the future Hall of Famer retires after this season or waits another year.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2025
The shift retires a name that was christened in 1996 with the launch of the co-branded partnership between Microsoft and NBC News that carried the MSNBC name.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2025
There is also a monthly earnings test (MET) if a worker retires by mid-year, defined as July 1, or later.
—Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
What happens when that individual retires?
—Francois Botha, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Grace Byron, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2025
Sink retires after more than 30 years in the energy industry, holding leadership roles in both business operations and financial management.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025
Known for his larger-than-life personality – and the even bigger mascot heads he’s worn – Corso retires as one of the pioneers of football television.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
All of this aside, Castle has the potential to turn into Golden State's face of the franchise once Curry retires as well as presenting significantly more upside than Podziemski.
—Anthony Pasciolla, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
The end is finally near, the head-to-head matchups numbered, whether the future Hall of Famer retires after this season or waits another year.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2025
The shift retires a name that was christened in 1996 with the launch of the co-branded partnership between Microsoft and NBC News that carried the MSNBC name.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2025
There is also a monthly earnings test (MET) if a worker retires by mid-year, defined as July 1, or later.
—Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
What happens when that individual retires?
—Francois Botha, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retires
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The Cortège gestures toward that transcendence, but too often settles for the kind of veiled enchantment that follows us home through our screens.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Humanity, united by one language, settles on a plain in Shinar and begins constructing a tower to reach the heavens and make a name for themselves.—
John Fugelsang
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
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Judge dismisses case against 'fake electors' in Michigan Congress to hear more about UFOs.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Ashton also dismisses the concerns that a three-year degree lacks the many electives and opportunities for self-discovery.—
Bryan Penprase,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Cabaret is cutting its Broadway run short as star Billy Porter withdraws from the production.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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Innovation fades, and the team quietly withdraws.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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However, picking better candidates not only makes tactical sense but also removes much of the opportunity for the other side to tear them down.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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This agreement removes that barrier to equal access for passengers with disabilities and provides a mechanism to compensate those harmed by Uber's past wait time fee policy.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 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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Camilla lives at Ray Mill most of the time, while Charles retreats to Highgrove or Clarence House.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The all-new Habiton lives and sleeps larger than its footprint thanks an entire room that actually moves back and forth.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Sep. 2025
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The city that never sleeps provides endless opportunities for Black singles to connect.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
8 Sep. 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
Verb
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Bitcoin has been trading sideways in recent weeks as other cryptocurrency ecosystems such as Ethereum and Solana take their turns in the spotlight.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
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Played by the versatile Domhnall Gleeson, in a performance that couldn’t be more different from his memorably unnerving turns in The Patient and Black Mirror, incoming Truth-Teller editor-in-chief Ned Sampson has a sort of aw-shucks, pre-Ozark-Jason-Bateman vibe.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Retires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retires. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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