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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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
His retiring the Phillies’ 1-2-3 batters in order in the ninth inning ended a day in which the Padres otherwise relied on lower-leverage relievers Bryan Hoeing, Wandy Peralta, David Morgan and Yuki Matsui to patch together nine innings.
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2025
Stanley retired on July 1 after 47 years with the department.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 13 July 2025
The decision to reopen the case to the public eye came a little more than a month after the previous judge retired.
—Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 13 July 2025
My spouse is retired and receives a generous Social Security benefit.
—Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 July 2025
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2025
Stanley retired on July 1 after 47 years with the department.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 13 July 2025
The decision to reopen the case to the public eye came a little more than a month after the previous judge retired.
—Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 13 July 2025
My spouse is retired and receives a generous Social Security benefit.
—Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retire
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The Packers failed to build on their terrific finish to the 2023 campaign, settled for the No. 7 seed in the NFC playoffs, and lost a Wild Card game to eventual Super Bowl champion Philadelphia.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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In June, Khoury rejected an offer from Honda to settle his case for $1,000, saying that replacing the minivan’s tires around every 25,000 miles would cost much more than that.—
Rick Barrett,
jsonline.com,
14 July 2025
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On a stroll through New York City yesterday, Hathaway’s outfit offered a fun solution for not sacking off your denim in the high summer heat just yet.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
10 July 2025
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Ange Postecoglou was sacked two weeks later and replaced by Thomas Frank.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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The traffic receded as Chicago withdrew into the distance behind me on Interstate 90.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
4 July 2025
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The result will be an increase in preying on immigrants by the criminal element: robbery, protection scams, sweatshop labor and human trafficking, as the immigrant community withdraws from reliance on no-longer-safe court systems.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
4 July 2025
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Now’s your chance to try the bedding brand that both Oprah and commerce editor Audrey Lee gave their stamps of approval.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
3 July 2025
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Best Fourth of July Bedding Deals Avoid night sweats with cooling bedding swaps like cotton blankets, lightweight quilts, and breathable mattress toppers.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
2 July 2025
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With the reciprocal tariffs, Trump is dismissing the rules governing world trade.—
Aamer Madhani,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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So far, nearly 60,000 federal employees have been dismissed, with the State Department layoffs marking the latest round of cuts.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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And in this story, Superman retreats from the world after being rejected by the public for adhering to an older moral code.—
Ari Daniel,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 July 2025
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The nonsectarian center hosts retreats that range from 3 to 13 nights, for a wide variety of experience levels, with a central focus on Theravadin teachings and bodhicitta (striving to attain enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings).—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
9 July 2025
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Resort teams often work around the clock during storms, sometimes sleeping on-site while trying to care for their own families and lives at the same time.—
Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
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The cute post features a precious shot of baby Sully sleeping, wearing a onesie with trucks on it.—
Clea Haran,
Parents,
15 July 2025
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Why are passengers required to remove their shoes at security checkpoints?—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
8 July 2025
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Earlier this year, Republican lawmakers introduced legislation to remove the Johnson Amendment.—
Fatima Hussein,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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“Retire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retire. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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