unretire
verb (used without object)
to return to the workforce after having been retired.
unretirement
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a word derived from
unretire.
Example Sentences
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The low rate of unretirement today suggests that older workers are finding it difficult to re-enter the labor market and thus staying on the sidelines.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 18, 2025
One could imagine that high rates of unretirement are a bad sign for the economy, for example because the stock market is down and retirees need to work to recoup their losses.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 18, 2025
It’s something many people struggle with after leaving their careers for unretirement.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 10, 2025
By other measures, the level of unretirement is even higher.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 21, 2025
This trend of "unretirement" provides economic stability and fulfills a need for social engagement and purpose.
From Salon ● Feb. 12, 2025
