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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3
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
Swanson is a mystery and could retire, Lavelle hasn't been at her best since 2021.
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Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Cease would allow three more runs in the third before retiring the A’s in order in the fourth.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
In July 2024, the FDA had 432 inspectors, but nearly one-quarter were eligible to retire.
—Alana Semuels, Time, 8 Apr. 2025
After all, the 19-year-old figure skater retired from the sport three years ago, only returning to training again a year ago and international competition six months ago.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
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Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Cease would allow three more runs in the third before retiring the A’s in order in the fourth.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
In July 2024, the FDA had 432 inspectors, but nearly one-quarter were eligible to retire.
—Alana Semuels, Time, 8 Apr. 2025
After all, the 19-year-old figure skater retired from the sport three years ago, only returning to training again a year ago and international competition six months ago.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retire
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The team settled on a patient with SD Autism Spectrum disorder who had an ankle sprain but frustrated Dr. Langdon (Patrick Ball) with his endless questions.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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The lawsuit was settled out of court in 2024, with the 11 teens receiving $1.85 million.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
9 Apr. 2025
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Also sacked Thursday was Gen. Timothy D. Haugh, who led both the NSA and U.S. Cyber Command, and his deputy, Wendy Noble, who has reportedly been reassigned within the Pentagon.—
Colin Meyn,
The Hill,
4 Apr. 2025
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He was sacked a whopping 68 times, with the next highest being C.J. Stroud with 52.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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Outreach workers who live among farmworkers are withdrawing a little, too.—
Amy Maxmen | KFF Health News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Artificial intelligence and digital surveillance systems are perhaps less likely to identify who is eating alone at lunch or withdrawing from friends.—
Jackie Valley,
Christian Science Monitor,
9 Apr. 2025
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Down comforters can feel like the luxury car of the bedding community: highly prized, but difficult to maintain.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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There is never a bad time to refresh bedding essentials like comforters, pillows, and sheets, but that’s especially true when those staples are on major sale.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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In film school, games and anime aren’t celebrated, they’re dismissed.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The company filed two motions to dismiss the case, one for lack of jurisdiction and the other on grounds that consumer fraud laws do not govern editorial speech.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2025
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Financial markets have retreated this year amid mounting concerns that the Trump administration's economic policies could jar spending by American consumers and businesses, hurting economic growth.—
Anne Marie Lee,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2025
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Pelicans add another dimension to the scene on these deep lakes, formed roughly 12,000 years ago after the glaciers retreated allowing meltwater to form Channel Lake, Lake Marie, Loon Lake and others in northern Illinois.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
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Chapin, Kernodle's boyfriend, was sleeping over at the time.—
Kayna Whitworth,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2025
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Kalvin sleeps next to him every night, the physical pressure helping the boy get better rest.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Following the act of protest, the referee of the University of Maryland match -- which was not an NCAA tournament -- issued a black card to Turner, removing her from the competition.—
Leah Sarnoff,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2025
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Respect the complexity enough to remove it from your communication.—
TK Keanini,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Retire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retire. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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