1
as in to settle
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 to sack
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 to withdraw
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 retire
His retiring the Phillies’ 1-2-3 batters in order in the ninth inning ended a day in which the Padres otherwise relied on lower-leverage relievers Bryan Hoeing, Wandy Peralta, David Morgan and Yuki Matsui to patch together nine innings.
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2025
Stanley retired on July 1 after 47 years with the department.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 13 July 2025
The decision to reopen the case to the public eye came a little more than a month after the previous judge retired.
—Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 13 July 2025
My spouse is retired and receives a generous Social Security benefit.
—Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 July 2025
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2025
Stanley retired on July 1 after 47 years with the department.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 13 July 2025
The decision to reopen the case to the public eye came a little more than a month after the previous judge retired.
—Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 13 July 2025
My spouse is retired and receives a generous Social Security benefit.
—Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retire
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Gary, though, did have one last piece of business to settle — with Ballard herself, stalking her in the dark of the cold case unit’s basement HQ.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
14 July 2025
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But if a real estate investment isn’t in the cards at the moment, settle for the next best thing by renting one of the many villas currently listed on Airbnb.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
14 July 2025
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Jaylen Wright fumbled on a hit from safety John Saunders Jr.... Grayson Murphy sacked Wilson, who nevertheless threw the ball to Nick Westbrook-Ikhine for a 30 yard TD pass...—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
2 Aug. 2025
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Outside of a fumble on the opening kick return, Stuard was active, near the ball and showed great closing speed when sacking Lance in the first half.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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Due to uncertainties surrounding tariffs and the global economy, Harley has withdrawn its outook for 2025 that had been provided in February.—
Rick Barrett,
jsonline.com,
31 July 2025
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Never give into demands to withdraw money in your accounts and take cash to a local crypto ATM.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
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Each tester looks at the softness of the material and whether the crisp, breathable bedding pieces are actually worthy of our best cooling sheets roundup.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
29 July 2025
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An argument over bedding preferences turned potentially deadly when a woman grabbed a knife and attacked the person responsible for setting up her bed, according to investigators.—
Mark Price
July 28,
Miami Herald,
28 July 2025
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The felony charges were dismissed with prejudice, meaning they can't be refiled.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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The felony charges against two CityBeat journalists, who were arrested while covering a protest on the John A. Roebling Bridge, have been dismissed.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
24 July 2025
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Mortensen retreated back into her room and locked the door, immediately texting her housemates.—
Time,
Time,
23 July 2025
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Now, companies are retreating from the term 'DEI' but retaining their discriminatory policies.—
Chloe Mayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
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Innerspring, hybrid and gel foam mattresses all provide breathable space to let your body cool while sleeping.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
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The villas, which are smart, modern, white structures with pools, sleep two to eight.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
28 July 2025
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Begin by removing whatever might attract pests to your own yard.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
1 Aug. 2025
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El Salvador’s legislature approved constitutional amendments removing term limits, potentially allowing its President Nayib Bukele to rule for life.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Retire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retire. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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