as in withdrawn
not comfortable around people
one retiring young girl was sitting alone quietly in a corner during the party
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as in settling
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 sacking
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 withdrawing
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 retiring
Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 4 Oct. 2023
Austen’s most retiring and internal heroine, spends much of the movie chatting to the camera, even giving sarcastic glances and eye rolls in the middle of the action.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 15 July 2022
So a more retiring co-parent certainly can be, say, the homework explainer and behind-the-scenes calendar keeper while the more outgoing parent takes meetings and makes phone calls – absolutely.
—Carolyn Hax, Detroit Free Press, 15 May 2018
In part, that's because Hemsley is probably the most retiring, publicity-adverse CEO heading an iconic company.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2017
Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Chris Evans will return to the Marvel universe in an upcoming film, years after retiring from his role as Captain America.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Treinen rewarded his manager’s faith in him by retiring the dangerous Giancarlo Stanton on a first-pitch fly out to right field and striking out Anthony Rizzo with a nasty 86-mph sweeper to end the inning.
—Mike Digiovanna, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Once the chief justice's 18-year term is complete, the most senior remaining justice would become chief justice, retiring after two more years and yielding to the next person in line.
—Tobi Raji The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 8 Dec. 2024
Since retiring from full-time racing in 2023, the accomplished driver with 34 race victories, who also claimed the 2004 Cup Series Championship and won the 2017 Daytona 500, took his girlfriend to Disneyland.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
By fostering an environment that embraces early talent and considers new ways to recruit, retain and develop them, your organization can not only fill the gaps left by retiring employees but also create a workforce that is agile, innovative and ready to tackle the challenges of the future.
—Chelsea C. Williams, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Dallas Cowboys right guard Zack Martin won't be retiring after the conclusion of the 2024 season, according to owner Jerry Jones.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
The department had planned on retiring its older-model body cameras and replacing them with more modern devices by the end of the year, the DOC spokesperson said.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 6 Dec. 2024
Adjective
After running more than 400 games, the researchers concluded that a fully passive style of scavenging – snatching some carrion when no one is looking – was too retiring and less than ideal.
—Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 4 Oct. 2023
Austen’s most retiring and internal heroine, spends much of the movie chatting to the camera, even giving sarcastic glances and eye rolls in the middle of the action.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 15 July 2022
So a more retiring co-parent certainly can be, say, the homework explainer and behind-the-scenes calendar keeper while the more outgoing parent takes meetings and makes phone calls – absolutely.
—Carolyn Hax, Detroit Free Press, 15 May 2018
In part, that's because Hemsley is probably the most retiring, publicity-adverse CEO heading an iconic company.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2017
Verb
Elsewhere in Southern California, Gil Cisneros won the congressional seat held by Grace Napolitano, a fellow Democrat who is retiring.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Chris Evans will return to the Marvel universe in an upcoming film, years after retiring from his role as Captain America.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Treinen rewarded his manager’s faith in him by retiring the dangerous Giancarlo Stanton on a first-pitch fly out to right field and striking out Anthony Rizzo with a nasty 86-mph sweeper to end the inning.
—Mike Digiovanna, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Once the chief justice's 18-year term is complete, the most senior remaining justice would become chief justice, retiring after two more years and yielding to the next person in line.
—Tobi Raji The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 8 Dec. 2024
Since retiring from full-time racing in 2023, the accomplished driver with 34 race victories, who also claimed the 2004 Cup Series Championship and won the 2017 Daytona 500, took his girlfriend to Disneyland.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
By fostering an environment that embraces early talent and considers new ways to recruit, retain and develop them, your organization can not only fill the gaps left by retiring employees but also create a workforce that is agile, innovative and ready to tackle the challenges of the future.
—Chelsea C. Williams, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Dallas Cowboys right guard Zack Martin won't be retiring after the conclusion of the 2024 season, according to owner Jerry Jones.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
The department had planned on retiring its older-model body cameras and replacing them with more modern devices by the end of the year, the DOC spokesperson said.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 6 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retiring
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But the film doesn’t glamorize Callas, and instead portrays her as sad and withdrawn.Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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Think of how the finale opening dwells on Georgie never getting a handshake this season — Paul left her hanging twice with an extended, and then a withdrawn, hand!Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 29 Nov. 2024
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And then this one picks up with my honeymoon [in the Maldives] and what goes awry with that, and settling into married life, and parents getting older.Them, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
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Quarterback woes were a big part of those struggles, as Michigan started three quarterbacks before settling on senior Davis Warren.Bruce Feldman, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Rebels have continuously celebrated their victory by robbing the Syrian Central Bank, sacking the Syrian presidential palace, and firing guns into the air.Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Dec. 2024
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Rebels have continuously celebrated their victory by robbing the Syrian Central Bank, sacking the Syrian presidential palace, and firing guns into the air.Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Dec. 2024
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As the name states, the rule suggests withdrawing 4% of your portfolio every year in retirement in order to avoid running out of money.Michael Foster, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Within minutes, security forces began withdrawing from the area.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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In its third-quarter earnings report in October, Tesla reported a year-over-year revenue increase of 8%, which fell just shy of estimates.Lora Kolodny,Ari Levy, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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Billy Wagner, who finished five votes shy of entering the Hall, also returns to the ballot this year.Scott Thompson, Fox News, 9 Dec. 2024
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The issue of whether and how to change the Supreme Court is deeply polarizing along partisan lines, with many Democrats demanding change in recent years and most Republicans dismissing those demands as efforts to stop the court's shift to the right.Tobi Raji The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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In late November, the team fired general manager Joe Douglas, just six weeks after dismissing head coach Robert Saleh.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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Record slip Stocks moved lower Thursday, retreating from the records the major indexes hit in the previous trading session.Michele Luhn, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
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In Iceland, glaciers cover about 10 percent of the country's area but are rapidly retreating.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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The conflict reached a boiling point when the mother-in-law was caught feeding the baby a bottle with Froot Loops mixed in after the mom had been napping.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Previous research recommends napping between 10 to 30 minutes—and not more than an hour—to improve mood and cognitive performance.Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Retiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retiring. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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