as in secluded
screened or sequestered from view
hiked out to a retired beach and fished in the surf
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as in settled
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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as in dismissed
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 withdrew
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 retired
Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
Butera, a retired entrepreneur who still holds millions of dollars’ worth of Tesla stock, is a die-hard renewable energy supporter and previously lobbied for the creation of the bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus in the House of Representatives in 2016.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Former Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia has been hired to lead the department, replacing Chief Neil Noakes, who retired in May.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
The Vista resident is a retired optician who has a Master of Fine Arts degree in theater production, but never pursued theater as anything other than a hobby.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
Butera, a retired entrepreneur who still holds millions of dollars’ worth of Tesla stock, is a die-hard renewable energy supporter and previously lobbied for the creation of the bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus in the House of Representatives in 2016.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
Darren Waller retired after the 2023 season, but unretired before this season started.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Former Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia has been hired to lead the department, replacing Chief Neil Noakes, who retired in May.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retired
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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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While the company does not comment on specific clients, Knightscope CEO William Santana Li said the robots were built to secure secluded areas where law enforcement could not always be.—
PJ Green
September 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Speaking from Madrid, Bessent noted that the commercial specifics of the arrangement have already been settled.—
Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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Any game settled by three points will see further examination of key decisions, and that is no different in KC coach Andy Reid’s call to go for it on fourth-and-1 early in the third quarter.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
15 Sep. 2025
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Clearly, leaving Palmer out or taking him off when Sanchez was dismissed is a huge call because of his hugely influential talent.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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Estonian officials dismissed that, pointing to radar information and visual identification confirming the Russian jets entered the country's airspace.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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The shake-up came a week after the Ultra-Orthodox parties United Torah Judaism and Shas withdrew from the coalition in protest over the failure to pass legislation exempting Haredi men from military service.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Times/Siena poll suggested that if both Adams and Sliwa withdrew, Mamdani’s advantage over Cuomo could shrink even further.—
Philip Marcelo,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Spiders also seek warmth and a quiet, sheltered spot to build webs.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
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Seek refuge at rest areas or sheltered spots.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Then, the very first week of classes, my daughter’s senior dues had to be turned in.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
15 Sep. 2025
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After a solid performance in the 2025 opener against Western Michigan, Chiles turned in a breakout performance in an overtime win against Boston College, passing for 231 yards and four touchdowns and running for another score.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Along with Williams' passing yards and touchdown passes, he's also thrown one interception and been sacked six times.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Sep. 2025
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The Rams sacked Hurts three times with rushes off Pryor’s side.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
22 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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Callas lost her voice and retreated to her mausoleum-like apartment on the Avenue Georges Mandel in Paris’ posh sixteenth arrondissement.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Retired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retired. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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