as in secluded
screened or sequestered from view
hiked out to a retired beach and fished in the surf
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as in settled
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 dismissed
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 withdrew
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 retired
Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 15 Dec. 2024
Who would want to kill the retired couple in their own home, let alone so viciously?
—Kc Baker, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Asif Burhan, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Not surprisingly, the toy was retired after a week of living at the Kelce residence.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 12 Dec. 2024
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There's a simple reason for that, says author Shahu Patole, a 62-year-old retired civil servant and a Dalit.
—Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 15 Dec. 2024
Who would want to kill the retired couple in their own home, let alone so viciously?
—Kc Baker, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Verb
Luongo retired from international football later that year.
—Asif Burhan, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Not surprisingly, the toy was retired after a week of living at the Kelce residence.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retired
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The Turtle Island resort, where Dawson and Chen stayed, is a secluded and exclusive 500-acre retreat, hosting only 14 couples at a time.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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Hana, located on southeastern Maui, is a secluded town known for its slow pace and old Hawaii charm.Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
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Eklund’s goal just moments later was a dramatic response, but the score wasn’t settled there.Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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The agency also has opened or settled hundreds of charges against Amazon.Kate Gibson, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Back in July, a New Mexico judge dismissed the single involuntary manslaughter charge against Baldwin over Hutchins’ death after the actor’s lawyers claimed prosecutors and investigators withheld evidence.Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 24 Dec. 2024
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The charge was dismissed last July after Baldwin's attorneys alleged prosecutors had buried evidence.Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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On Monday, the Santa Fe District Attorney's Office announced in a press release that special prosecutor Kari Morrissey withdrew the state's notice of appeal against the actor.Janelle Ash, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Officials withdrew proposed regulations that would have allowed the initiatives to be implemented.Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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It’s hardly been altered in the 17,000 years or so since those glaciers retreated.Ashley Balzer Vigil, Ars Technica, 21 Dec. 2024
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But while there are still a lot of questions to be answered, the prospect of a Pixel-like camera design seems to have retreated.David Phelan, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Israel has been carrying out a major operation in northern Gaza since October, battling Hamas in the most isolated and heavily damaged part of the territory.WAFAA SHURAFA AND TIA GOLDENBERG THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Israel has been carrying out a major operation in northern Gaza since early October, battling Hamas in the most isolated and heavily damaged part of the territory.Wafaa Shurafa and Tia Goldenberg, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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Bricks that were most likely 184 years old were removed from the foundation of the church, ending its almost two centuries-long mission.Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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Both crosses were removed from the cathedral’s steeple and spire in 1998 for building renovations.Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
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For example, the AI boom is creating job opportunities in everything from engineering to marketing, so staying on top of trends could lead you to hidden gems.Sho Dewan, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Address: 72 Madison Ave., New York, N.Y. 10016 Have a suggestion for a great hidden dining gem in your neighborhood?Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 25 Dec. 2024
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“Retired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retired. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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