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
This is a significant consideration for anyone who is already thinking carefully about how taxable income in retirement affects their overall financial picture.
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Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
The early years of retirement — particularly the gap between stopping work and claiming Social Security or beginning RMDs — often represent a window of lower taxable income.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
In 2025, the highest Social Security benefit for individuals retiring at full retirement age was $4,018 per month, according to the SSA.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 23 Mar. 2026
None of us is wealthy, but some of us have been good money managers and are comfortable in retirement.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
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Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
The early years of retirement — particularly the gap between stopping work and claiming Social Security or beginning RMDs — often represent a window of lower taxable income.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
In 2025, the highest Social Security benefit for individuals retiring at full retirement age was $4,018 per month, according to the SSA.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 23 Mar. 2026
None of us is wealthy, but some of us have been good money managers and are comfortable in retirement.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retirement
Noun
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The Leo moon supports your deliberate withdrawal.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Dallas Area Rapid Transit narrowly escaped a slate of six withdrawal elections that could have shrunk the public transportation system significantly this year, exposing challenges the agency faces in providing bus, train and other transit services over a sprawling region.—
Lilly Kersh,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The hotel is just a short walk from movie-famous Notting Hill, but inside is a retreat from its buzzy streets and tourist hotspots.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Unseasonably warm weather patterns, including the unprecedented heat wave in March, have driven rattlesnakes out of their winter retreats in search of food and mates a month ahead of the typical start of rattlesnake season, Taylor said.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Retirement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retirement. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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