as in withdrawal
an act of moving away especially from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable
military historians have blamed the defeat on that battalion's retirement from the front lines
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Recent Examples of retirement
Still, Connolly's departure could pave the way for a younger leader as older Democrats continue to announce retirements in the wake of the 2024 election loss, which saw the issue of age at the forefront.
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Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2025
Green’s priorities have changed, too, and the world’s fastest human plans a slower retirement.
—Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2025
Tied in second place at 43 percent each were high taxes and doubts that Social Security will provide adequate support in retirement.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
Star left tackle Terron Armstead announced his retirement this offseason, making the offensive line an even bigger need for the team.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
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Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2025
Green’s priorities have changed, too, and the world’s fastest human plans a slower retirement.
—Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2025
Tied in second place at 43 percent each were high taxes and doubts that Social Security will provide adequate support in retirement.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
Star left tackle Terron Armstead announced his retirement this offseason, making the offensive line an even bigger need for the team.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retirement
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But, while one side sees federal withdrawal as the lever to make that happen, the other warns that such moves risk creating a two-tier disaster system, one for the wealthy, one for the vulnerable.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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For football fans who have been having withdrawals every Sunday (Thursday and Mondays too), the real action is still months away, but at least tomorrow’s NFL Draft can satisfy the itch a little while longer.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
23 Apr. 2025
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The Crescent City retreat, about 70 miles north of Orlando, has a lake-side lodge, a clubhouse, more than 500 animals, an archery range, and sporting clays.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2025
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From Lowcountry retreats in South Carolina to North Carolina’s serene Atlantic stretches to Florida’s world-famous blue-green waters, the options are endless.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Retirement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retirement. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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