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
Even the Charles Schwab Challenge functions as a four-day advertisement for wealth management services and retirement portfolios.
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Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Liuson announced her retirement in April.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 22 May 2026
In the case of hosts such as David Letterman and Johnny Carson, who picked the date and manner of their retirements, the send-offs were upbeat.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 22 May 2026
The decision to take retroactive retirement payments affects future income, taxation, (possibly) Medicare costs, and survivor benefits.
—Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2026
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Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Liuson announced her retirement in April.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 22 May 2026
In the case of hosts such as David Letterman and Johnny Carson, who picked the date and manner of their retirements, the send-offs were upbeat.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 22 May 2026
The decision to take retroactive retirement payments affects future income, taxation, (possibly) Medicare costs, and survivor benefits.
—Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retirement
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With McCaughey’s withdrawal, the delegates then endorsed Fazio unanimously in a voice vote.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2026
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The insula, in particular, organizes and coordinates the withdrawal response, facial expression and visceral sensations that together constitute a full disgust reaction.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The backstory Built in 1710, the Stockton Inn has served as a private residence, a Prohibition-era speakeasy, and a riverside retreat for famous artists, musicians, and authors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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Burnout, grief, trauma, addiction and mental health challenges are pushing more Americans to look beyond traditional outpatient care — and recovery retreats are stepping into that gap.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
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“Retirement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retirement. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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