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retires

  • present tense form
    of retire (3rd person singular).
    retire
    verb (used without object)
    to withdraw from one's career, occupation, or office, usually because of age.
retirés
  • plural
    of retiré.
    retire
    verb (used without object)
    to withdraw from one's career, occupation, or office, usually because of age.

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Howard Buffett, 71, on Friday assumed the title of chairman as his father retires from the role.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026

The naming of tropical storms and hurricanes is a job for the World Meteorological Organization, which rotates them out every six years and retires them after a given storm causes too much destruction.

From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2026

If your spouse or ex-spouse retires before you do, you may be eligible to collect spousal benefits.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026

With England searching for their next No9 once Harry Kane eventually retires, Madjo could force himself into the conversation in the coming years.

From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026

Sometimes you have an old real science teacher who retires or quits and leaves you without a replacement.

From "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie