as in withdrawn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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1
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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2
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
Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 6 Jan. 2025
Finally, accelerated demand led by corporate refugees is being met by a steady supply of businesses from retiring baby boomers.
—Allbusiness, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Trudeau's father, former Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau, served as the prime minister of Canada from 1968 to 1979 and from 1980 to 1984, before retiring from politics before the next election.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 6 Jan. 2025
After retiring in 1928, Slats lived out his days peacefully, passing away at 17 years old.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Both represented Juventus for portions of their playing careers, with Conte, who is 15 years older, retiring the season Palladino signed for the Bianconeri from Sporting Benevento in 2004.
—David Ferrini, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Bradley played 40 games for the advanced Class-A San Jose Bees that year before retiring as a player.
—Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
The film follows John in the 10 months leading up to his final touring show before retiring to spend time with his family and also tracks his rise in the early 1970s marked by monster hits and a spiral of sadness and loneliness.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
After retiring from active competition, he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2016 for his contributions to the company.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 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
Among them, Oakland, California, whose voters recalled Mayor Sheng Thao in November, will hold a special election on April 15 that could feature a retiring member of Congress.
—Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 6 Jan. 2025
Finally, accelerated demand led by corporate refugees is being met by a steady supply of businesses from retiring baby boomers.
—Allbusiness, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Trudeau's father, former Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau, served as the prime minister of Canada from 1968 to 1979 and from 1980 to 1984, before retiring from politics before the next election.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 6 Jan. 2025
After retiring in 1928, Slats lived out his days peacefully, passing away at 17 years old.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Both represented Juventus for portions of their playing careers, with Conte, who is 15 years older, retiring the season Palladino signed for the Bianconeri from Sporting Benevento in 2004.
—David Ferrini, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Bradley played 40 games for the advanced Class-A San Jose Bees that year before retiring as a player.
—Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
The film follows John in the 10 months leading up to his final touring show before retiring to spend time with his family and also tracks his rise in the early 1970s marked by monster hits and a spiral of sadness and loneliness.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
After retiring from active competition, he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2016 for his contributions to the company.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retiring
Adjective
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Steve Mariucci and the coaching staff didn’t seem to know what to make of Rice, who had become more temperamental and withdrawn.—
Jerry McDonald,
The Mercury News,
12 Feb. 2025
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The expressions on these youthful figures are intent and heartfelt: obedient, frightened, absorbed, wary, withdrawn, cruel, proud, sly, or shy.—
Michael Bracewell,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2025
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The evacuation comes on the heels of Affleck settling his divorce from Jennifer Lopez on Monday.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
8 Jan. 2025
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The Vikings, settling in the late eighth century, found the islands covered in prehistoric sites.—
Peter Ross,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Jan. 2025
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Dallas sacking Washington’s quarterbacks six times — Daniels four times — on Sunday upped the Commanders’ allowed sacks total to 22 over the last five games.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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Dallas sacking Washington’s quarterbacks six times — Daniels four times — on Sunday upped the Commanders’ allowed sacks total to 22 over the last five games.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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In December 2023, Congress passed a National Defense Authorization Act that aimed to block any president from unilaterally withdrawing from NATO without approval from the Senate or an act of Congress.—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
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Diddy is expected to return to court on March 17 and will spend the holiday season behind bars after withdrawing his appeal for bail.—
Emma Aerin Becker,
People.com,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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In all, just shy of 7,000 claims have been filed in the six weeks of the new year, or about 55% more than in the prior six-week period.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2025
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The Melody robe is often sold out, so don’t be shy about peeking around the Missoni site or the bricks-and-mortar SoCal store in Costa Mesa’s luxurious South Coast Plaza for another model.—
Dave Schilling,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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Top Stories Just before Christmas, Biden egregiously commuted the sentences of 37 out of 40 death row inmates, dismissing years of careful work by prosecutors, judges, and juries.—
The Editors,
National Review,
6 Jan. 2025
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The company stuck to its core DVD rental model while dismissing opportunities to innovate on the periphery.—
ByMargie Warrell,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Three top concerns include elections and political turmoil that threaten progress, companies retreating or staying silent on DEI and ESG goals, and the rise of sustainability reporting that’s (temporarily) taking up companies’ time.—
Andrew Winston,
Harvard Business Review,
20 Dec. 2024
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Deporting millions of immigrants and retreating from global trade by implementing slogans like America First will not achieve these goals.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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The post also shows Sophia napping on their couch surrounded by Santa hats, and a variety of homemade gifts made for one another.—
Emma Aerin Becker,
People.com,
27 Dec. 2024
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The discovery of this titanic napping black hole is a breakthrough for this theory.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
18 Dec. 2024
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“Retiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retiring. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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