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 father was a former member of the U.S. Marine Corp who worked for Magnavox and Philip's Electronics after retiring from the military.
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Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 16 Dec. 2024
The fact that we’re retired seems to make no difference in the expectation.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 15 Dec. 2024
The council gave a City Hall sendoff to U.S. Rep. Tony Cardenas, who is retiring from public office after nearly 30 years in politics.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
Amid a disappointing season with the New York Jets — and coming off a 2023 season-ending Achilles injury — Rodgers is seemingly at a crossroads in real life and in the new doc, with the trailer addressing whether the 2010 Super Bowl MVP should retire.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
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Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 16 Dec. 2024
The fact that we’re retired seems to make no difference in the expectation.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 15 Dec. 2024
The council gave a City Hall sendoff to U.S. Rep. Tony Cardenas, who is retiring from public office after nearly 30 years in politics.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
Amid a disappointing season with the New York Jets — and coming off a 2023 season-ending Achilles injury — Rodgers is seemingly at a crossroads in real life and in the new doc, with the trailer addressing whether the 2010 Super Bowl MVP should retire.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
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In 2021, Prime, Reddy and one of Prime’s doctors agreed to pay $37.5 million to settle allegations that Prime paid the doctor kickbacks for patient referrals, among other allegations.Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 17 Dec. 2024
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In recent years, programs such as grants to settle in Tuscan villages, and Mediterranean islands that sell homes for less than the price of a cup of coffee, have presented tempting opportunities for aspiring expats.Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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In March, the FBI raided the facility, leading the agency to sack its current warden after less than three months on the job.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024
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Williams drove the Bears into Lions territory in a bid to set up a field goal which would’ve sent the game to overtime, but the 2024 No. 1 overall pick was sacked on second-and-20 from the 35-yard line.Ben Morse, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
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The military withdrew after the National Assembly unanimously voted to overturn Yoon’s decree, forcing his Cabinet to lift it before daybreak Wednesday.Hyung-Jin Kim and Kim Tong-Hyung, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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Throughout the day Saturday, as the rebel forces were on the move, the Syrian army withdrew from much of southern Syria, leaving more areas of the country, including two provincial capitals, under the control of the rebels, according to the military and an opposition war monitor.Victoria Beaule, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Boll & Branch: Get up to 50% off select styles, plus a fab 25% off literally everything else—bedding, bath, and more!Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
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Cozy Earth continues to impress us with the quality of its bedding, loungewear, and pajamas.Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 2 Dec. 2024
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The case was previously scheduled to go to trial in August 2025, but is now expected to be dismissed.Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 14 Dec. 2024
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The charges were later dismissed and Nifong was disbarred.Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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The tech-heavy Nasdaq retreated from the 20,000 mark and shed 0.66%, while the broad market S&P 500 shed 0.54% .Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
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By Moira Forbes, Forbes Staff As economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions reshape the global order in 2024, a critical question emerges: Is women's power advancing or retreating?Moira Forbes, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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And their staterooms have a variety of family-friendly features, including separate sleeping and seating areas, under-bed storage, and split bathrooms.Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
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The hotel is now open for guests to experience the unique sensation of sleeping surrounded by world-class ice and snow art.Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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This process removes some of the steps in fabric engineering that can reduce cotton’s elasticity, such as heat-setting.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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After years of debate, fencing that prevented elk from accessing food and competing with cattle for food will be removed, my colleague Summer Lin reports.Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Retire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retire. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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