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adjective

ri-ˈtī(-ə)rd How to pronounce retired (audio)
Definition of retirednext
as in secluded
screened or sequestered from view hiked out to a retired beach and fished in the surf

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retired

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verb

past tense of retire
1
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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2
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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3
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
Adjective
Brian Oswald, a 69-year-old retired forestry professor from Nacogdoches, Texas, came straight to Oktoberfest after landing on an overnight flight from the United States. — Erik Kirschbaum, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026 Frank Hosek is a freelance travel writer based just outside the Chicago area and a retired director of human resources for an Illinois company. — Frank Hosek, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026
Verb
In February, the lawsuit says, Dougan and other deputy chiefs submitted a grievance to new Fire Chief Craig Buckley, who took over the position in January when Grundyson retired. — Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026 From 1964-92, Johncock made 262 career IndyCar starts and retired twice. — CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for retired
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retired
  1. secluded
  2. settled
  3. dismissed
  4. withdrew
  5. sheltered
  6. turned in
  7. sacked
  8. retreated
Adjective
  • Sea turtles now nest on the secluded sandy beach that’s for all intents and purposes private, save for villagers occasionally visiting the small oceanfront temple for ceremonies.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Diana, who died in a car crash in August 1997, was laid to rest on a secluded island on the estate.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of secluded
Verb
  • To double down further, Sony dropped the teaser — intentionally — on the same day Meta settled its child-harm case filed by numerous attorneys general.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The government forces settled into a more defensive posture after the defeat in the southwest.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of settled
Verb
  • Following the meeting, the president dismissed the idea of new AI rules and reiterated his view that the industry should police itself.
    — Jeff Masonand Michael Shepard Bloomberg, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Like his brother, John had at first dismissed the idea of an American being elected to the papacy.
    — Scott Detrow, NPR, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of dismissed
Verb
  • In the past two years, a record number of 4,137 Japanese companies fully withdrew from China, according to Teikoku’s data.
    — Anniek Bao,Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The president withdrew consideration for a ban after the Group of Seven agreed last week to release up to 100 million barrels of oil and diesel from its emergency stocks.
    — Maydeen Merino, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of withdrew
Adjective
  • After her father’s untimely death, this Carrie, who grew up in a sheltered, cult-like environment, gets to interact with the outside world for the first time.
    — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
  • This rugged island has cliff paths leading to the old pilot lookout, and sheltered coves.
    — Natasha Langan, TheWeek, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of sheltered
Verb
  • Second-year guard Nique Clifford turned in an impressive performance off the bench.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Bolsonaro's Liberal Party also turned in strong results in races for both chambers of Brazil's Congress, particularly in the Senate, where they are expected to hold 29 seats, compared to just nine for Lula's Workers Party.
    — David Unsworth, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of turned in
Verb
  • Von Miller has not just defied his age but seemingly ignored it, and for a long time sacked it.
    — Mac Engel October 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Patrick Mahomes was sacked just twice Sunday during the Chiefs’ 30-27 win over the Raiders, but the official stats show Las Vegas had eight quarterback hits.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of sacked
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  • On Friday, stocks rallied as yields retreated, following a surprisingly weak September jobs report that suggested the Federal Reserve may stay on hold at this month’s policy meeting.
    — Sarah Min, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The militant group took over roughly one-third of Iraq after key Iraqi army divisions collapsed and retreated in the onslaught.
    — Jane Arraf, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026
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“Retired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retired. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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