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: withdrawn from one's position or occupation : having concluded one's working or professional career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
Examples of retired in a Sentence
hiked out to a retired beach and fished in the surf
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The flag code states that the flag should fly at half-staff for 30 days following the death of a current or former president and 10 days for the death of death of the Vice President, the Chief Justice or a retired Chief Justice of the United States, or the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
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James Powel, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Kirk met Montgomery, a retired businessman, after Kirk gave a speech at a conservative youth summit in Illinois.
—Stephanie A, The Conversation, 11 Sep. 2025
The 66-year old retired accountant made his debut as the oldest member of the Louisiana State University (LSU) marching band.
—Stephanie Gallman Jordan, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
Sting Steve Borden, known by his stage name Sting, is a retired professional wrestler and WWE Hall of Famer.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2025
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James Powel, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Kirk met Montgomery, a retired businessman, after Kirk gave a speech at a conservative youth summit in Illinois.
—Stephanie A, The Conversation, 11 Sep. 2025
The 66-year old retired accountant made his debut as the oldest member of the Louisiana State University (LSU) marching band.
—Stephanie Gallman Jordan, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
Sting Steve Borden, known by his stage name Sting, is a retired professional wrestler and WWE Hall of Famer.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for retired
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“Retired.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retired. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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