STEPPING DOWN Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

stepping down

noun

as in retirement

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Noun

Roth announced his retirement in 2021, but has since returned to the stage.

— Rachel DeSantis, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026
Other acceptable photo IDs include retirement center, neighborhood association, public assistance, veteran health or government employee IDs.

— Ruth Abramovitz, Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of retirement

Noun

At 11/2, Liverpool are third-favourites to win the 2026/27 Premier League title, reflecting how much talent is still at the club even after the departure of some key figures.

— Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2026
Sacramento Regional Transit will adjust six bus routes beginning Sunday, including delaying departure times and eliminating one early-morning trip from Florin.

— Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of departure

Noun

Why leaving room for changes matters Weather, closures and travel delays can rewrite an itinerary overnight.

— Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026
There have been other senior exec exits, with All3 COO Sara Geater and Group Director of Corporate Development Steven Brown leaving.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 21 July 2026

Definition of leaving

Noun

Sunday is expected to be the busiest day at O'Hare Airport, with more than 300,000 passengers arriving or departing.

— Lauren Victory, CBS News, 1 July 2026
While Schmid fills the role of a high-end backup, Florida still needs to acquire a starting-caliber goaltender prior to the start of the season with both Sergei Bobrovsky and Daniil Tarasov departing.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026

Definition of departing

Noun

Let passengers exit the train before boarding This rule isn’t unique to Japan, but blocking the door or pushing against the exiting crowd is considered extremely impolite.

— Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
According to research firm Kpler, only seven ships on Friday passed through the strait — five entering and two exiting.

— Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 2 June 2026

Definition of exiting

Noun

Outside of Europe, so far only Jordan – one of a handful of countries not to have signed a letter of support for Infantino’s reelection prior to this crisis – has publicly called for Infantino’s resignation.

— Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
More often, though, the mood is more one of resignation to a hardscrabble existence that also has its pleasures.

— Alison Herman, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of resignation

Noun

More specifically, nutmeg and cloves add subtle warmth, while black pepper and bay leaves add a sharp and herbaceous undertone.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
Pests and Disease Aphids and other sap-sucking insects can drain crepe myrtle sap and spread sooty mold, while leaf spot is a fungal issue that can weaken plants, impair blooming, and leave unsightly splotches on plant leaves.

— Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026

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