retired
adjective
re·tired
ri-ˈtī(-ə)rd 
1
: secluded
a retired village
2
: withdrawn from one's position or occupation : having concluded one's working or professional career
3
: received by or due to one in retirement
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Examples of retired in a Sentence
hiked out to a retired beach and fished in the surf
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Dunkin' is offering all active and retired military a free doughnut of choice while supplies last in-store only.
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Chris Sims, The Courier-Journal, 11 Nov. 2024
Happy Joe’s: All retired and active-duty military get a free lunch smorgasbord or a free small 2-topping pizza (plus a free drink) on Monday.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 10 Nov. 2024
Although retired numbers are typically reserved for players who make it to the Hall of Fame, a special exception was made for Valenzuela in 2023 to recognize his significant contributions to the franchise.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
McBride, who was heavily favored to defeat her Republican opponent, Josh Wahlen, a retired police officer, sailed to victory in the deep-blue state.
—Brooke Migdon, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024
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Chris Sims, The Courier-Journal, 11 Nov. 2024
Happy Joe’s: All retired and active-duty military get a free lunch smorgasbord or a free small 2-topping pizza (plus a free drink) on Monday.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 10 Nov. 2024
Although retired numbers are typically reserved for players who make it to the Hall of Fame, a special exception was made for Valenzuela in 2023 to recognize his significant contributions to the franchise.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
McBride, who was heavily favored to defeat her Republican opponent, Josh Wahlen, a retired police officer, sailed to victory in the deep-blue state.
—Brooke Migdon, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Retired.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retired. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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