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retiring

[ri-tahyuhr-ing] / rɪˈtaɪər ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
shy, undemonstrative
Synonyms
STRONG
humble quiet reserved restrained shrinking withdrawing withdrawn
WEAK
backward bashful coy demure diffident meek modest nongregarious not forward rabbity recessive reclusive reticent self-effacing timid timorous unaffable unassertive unassuming unexpansive unsociable
Antonyms
STRONG
bold extroverted friendly outgoing sociable
WEAK
demonstrative self-confident

Example Sentences

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“It all stems from getting his butt kicked against stronger, more physical people,” said Travis Diener, who spent parts of five seasons in the NBA before retiring to the CGL.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Spending by retiring baby boomers could also help bolster first quarter spending trends, writes Ed Yardeni of Yardeni Research.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Also, I’m not sure where you’re reading your retiring abroad stories, but here’s a shameless plug for MarketWatch’s retirement section, where we’ve written quite a bit about living overseas in retirement.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

"I don't want to change and there are people who - are actively retiring because of this change - and because of the lack of information which is coming our direction," he warned.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

After retiring from Star City, Valentina held various government offices, such as people's deputy and deputy to the Supreme Soviet, and she served on committees.

From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson