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
Elaina Patton, NBC News, 26 Dec. 2024
Two weeks ago, a body matching the description of a retired teacher was found in the Galloway Township of New Jersey.
—Shyla Watson, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Mike Jones, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Drogba, though, basically retired an entire position.
—The Athletic Uk Football Writers, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The Teddy Award-winning film centers on a retired Georgian teacher who goes to Istanbul to look for her estranged, transgender niece with the help of a young neighbor.
—Elaina Patton, NBC News, 26 Dec. 2024
Two weeks ago, a body matching the description of a retired teacher was found in the Galloway Township of New Jersey.
—Shyla Watson, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
The next month, Arians retired abruptly, turning the team over to defensive coordinator Todd Bowles.
—Mike Jones, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Drogba, though, basically retired an entire position.
—The Athletic Uk Football Writers, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retired
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Queen’s Bath: Natural rock pools carved by centuries of crashing waves create a secluded, spa-like experience.Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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The Phillips Rainforest Trail is better suited for beginners and leads to a secluded beach.Catherine Garcia, theweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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To ensure that Charlotte’s harness was comfortable enough and would not cause irritation, the team tested multiple prototypes of the belt and settled on one that was light, adjustable, flexible and hugged the edges of his shell.Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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Flaherty was a Pittsburgh native with plans to translate his stature into dramatic roles but instead moved to Chicago, settled in and became a comedian, then left for Canada.Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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Just one day earlier, Kohli had been dismissed yet again by Boland after fending outside the off-stump and caught behind the wicket.Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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This lawless case should have never been brought and the Constitution demands that it be immediately dismissed.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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In June, Musk withdrew the original complaint filed in a San Francisco state court and later refiled in federal court.Hayden Field, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
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Biden, the oldest sitting president at 82, withdrew from the race in July, as questions about his age and fitness for office surged following a disastrous CNN debate performance in June.Justin Gomez, ABC News, 8 Jan. 2025
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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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Total accumulations of 2-5 inches of snow are expected for most areas, but isolated patches could see as much as 8 inches of snow.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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The issue at hand was a pattern and not an isolated situation.Hylke Faber, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Switching to Bournemouth removed Adams from the frenzy and bright lights that surround Leeds.Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Though once common in the Atlantic, gray whales were hunted and removed from that ocean about 300 years ago—and only five or so have been seen in the last 15 years there and in the Mediterranean.Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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Cities are also ideal for discovering hidden gems with your partner while the kids are occupied.Annabelle Canela, Parents, 14 Jan. 2025
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As a developer and CEO of one of America’s biggest real estate companies Steve Ross should be knowledgeable about hidden costs.Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Retired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retired. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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