as in withdrawals
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 retirements
Some left because of promotions or retirements, but others because of ultimatums to accept new assignments or resign.
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Eric Tucker, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
Over the past two seasons, Smith has allowed just three sacks and has emerged as the new face of the Cowboys’ offensive line following the retirements of Tyron Smith and Zack Martin.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Sep. 2025
This is Fortune 500 Power Moves, a column tracking executive shifts—from appointments and promotions to resignations and retirements—within the highest ranks of Fortune 500 companies.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Still, the unemployment rate has remained within a historically healthy range, an indication that the weakness in the job market is more of a sign of slowing labor supply (retirements and immigration) running alongside slower demand.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
All generations expect their retirements to last an average of 22 years, Natixis' survey found.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
Prior to early retirements and voluntary separations this year, RVLT funding previously went to more than 200 researchers, about 100 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees.
—Mike Hirschberg, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Eric Tucker, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
Over the past two seasons, Smith has allowed just three sacks and has emerged as the new face of the Cowboys’ offensive line following the retirements of Tyron Smith and Zack Martin.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Sep. 2025
This is Fortune 500 Power Moves, a column tracking executive shifts—from appointments and promotions to resignations and retirements—within the highest ranks of Fortune 500 companies.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Still, the unemployment rate has remained within a historically healthy range, an indication that the weakness in the job market is more of a sign of slowing labor supply (retirements and immigration) running alongside slower demand.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
All generations expect their retirements to last an average of 22 years, Natixis' survey found.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
Prior to early retirements and voluntary separations this year, RVLT funding previously went to more than 200 researchers, about 100 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees.
—Mike Hirschberg, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retirements
Noun
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Keep in mind that early withdrawals come with a penalty and EverBank does not offer no-penalty CDs.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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To incentivize savings, employees who take early withdrawals from their 401(k) retirement plans typically face a 10% financial penalty.—
Michelle Travis,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Speaking of retreats, the garden leads to a two-wing guesthouse.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
16 Sep. 2025
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Recorded in home studios and retreats filled with friendships and free-spirited experimentation, Cripple Crow felt more like a collective effort than a solo project.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Retirements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retirements. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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