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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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
Aerosmith might’ve retired from touring, but the unit that performed on-stage Wednesday night set the tone for one hell of an evening of rock & roll.
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John Lonsdale, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
Weathers retired Brenton Doyle to end his night after allowing three runs on eight hits in four innings.
—Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
The 24-year-old, who put together a 14-2 record during his own career before retiring, took to Instagram with an emotional tribute.
—Evan Bell, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Green is retired from football.
—Richard Ryman, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
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John Lonsdale, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
Weathers retired Brenton Doyle to end his night after allowing three runs on eight hits in four innings.
—Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
The 24-year-old, who put together a 14-2 record during his own career before retiring, took to Instagram with an emotional tribute.
—Evan Bell, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Green is retired from football.
—Richard Ryman, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retire
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Bet up to that amount and get a bonus refund if your bet settles as a loss.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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On a vast country estate behind an imposing timber gate, Ellen DeGeneres is settling into a new phase of her life – and mulling her next move.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
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Despite regaining their number one world ranking in August, the Spanish federation sacked their women’s team head coach Montse Tomé immediately after the UEFA women’s Euro.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Morgan's hopes of pulling off her surprise for Uncle Tommy get sacked.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Sep. 2025
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Duncan even contemplated mounting a third-party challenge to Trump as a No Labels candidate last year before withdrawing his name from consideration.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Biden administration had weighed withdrawing antitrust immunity for the joint venture, which began in 2016.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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Soak bedding for at least an hour, then wring it out and put it in the washing machine for washing.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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The retailer also sells an in-house line of affordable mattresses and bedding in its Wayfair Sleep collection.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
16 Sep. 2025
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This adds to anticipation over whether the judge will decide that the case can proceed in Delaware and if dismissed, will the Macrons appeal or refile elsewhere.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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In court filings, Burnell has argued the council lacks the legal basis to sue and asked for the claims to be dismissed.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
18 Sep. 2025
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In the image from 1984, Prow Knob is almost entirely surrounded by the Alsek Glacier, but by 1999, the glacier had retreated, encircling only half of the mountain.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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As your celestial ruler, Venus, takes a dip in your sleepy 12th house of resting, retreating and surrendering to the ebb and flow of your spirit, you’re encouraged to slow down.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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With dogs sleeping on average 12 to 14 hours a day, owners likely have stopped and admired their ability to snooze, especially as some canines twitch during a dream.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Children who sleep on their parents’ graves.—
Sara Stridsberg
September 15,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
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That deal was struck in lieu of a retaliatory capital tax on foreign investors that was passed in the House version of the bill but was later removed by the Senate.—
Tobias Burns,
The Hill,
18 Sep. 2025
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The latest ruling for Google in the company's antitrust case will likely remove any overhang for Alphabet shares, Piper Sandler wrote Thursday.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Retire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retire. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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