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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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
So with tennis great Rafael Nadal about to retire after one final Davis Cup tournament, who better than Roger Federer to put an incredible career — and a rare friendship — in perspective.
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Bill Chappell, NPR, 19 Nov. 2024
Seattle provides an opportunity to get some traction with one of the worst offensive lines in the NFL and starting center Connor Williams abruptly retiring this week at age 27.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
Bolles has played with all 14 starters since Peyton Manning retired.
—Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
The company’s last three diesel trucks have been retired, Thornburg said.
—Pat Maio, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
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Bill Chappell, NPR, 19 Nov. 2024
Seattle provides an opportunity to get some traction with one of the worst offensive lines in the NFL and starting center Connor Williams abruptly retiring this week at age 27.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
Bolles has played with all 14 starters since Peyton Manning retired.
—Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
The company’s last three diesel trucks have been retired, Thornburg said.
—Pat Maio, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retire
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For the coda, Shostakovich and Mravinsky apparently settled on a metronome marking of eighth note = 184 or 188.Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
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Lucius Elliot, head of contemporary marquee auctions, said in the period between securing consignments for the November auctions and actually selling them this week, the market had settled.Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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Dallas pulled away in the second half, starting with an Eric Kendricks sack on the Giants’ opening possession that forced Lock to lose a fumble.Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 29 Nov. 2024
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Williams was sacked on the next play and that’s when things went haywire.Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 29 Nov. 2024
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The recommendations are quite broad, so the Section recommends that Treasury withdraw and reissue the current Proposed TOI Regulations with a requirement that reporting would be required only for TOIs entered into on or after the re-proposal occurs.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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Two works, a Diane Arbus photo and an Eric Fischl painting, were withdrawn, presumably for lack of interest.Brian Boucher for ArtNews, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2024
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The bedding set is available in queen size for $85.Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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Those include: Getting in tighter to bedding areas.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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Douglas, who was in the final year of his contract after being hired in 2019, was not consulted by Johnson when the owner made the decision to dismiss Saleh and replace him on an interim basis with defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich.Dennis Waszak Jr., Twin Cities, 19 Nov. 2024
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The company dismissed its previous auditor, Marcum Asia CPAs LLP, and engaged WithumSmith+Brown, PC as its new auditor.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
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Seasoned diplomats worry that retreating from that posture would enable autocrats around the world, including Vladimir Putin and his aims of Russian expansionism.Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
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The crowds had retreated to their cabins and RVs, the click of cameras replaced by the trill of crickets.Lane Sainty, The Arizona Republic, 3 Nov. 2024
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Synthetic bags are generally the best budget sleeping options for those camping in the heat.Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
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May help cushion your shoulders and hips, especially when sleeping on your side.Heather Cruickshank, SELF, 21 Nov. 2024
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The One Show presenter Jermaine Jenas was fired by the corporation for allegedly sending inappropriate messages to colleagues, while Strictly Come Dancing professional Graziano Di Prima was removed after admitting to kicking partner Zara McDermott during rehearsals.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 28 Nov. 2024
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The parade was delayed for about five minutes as the 21 protesters were removed from the road.Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Retire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retire. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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