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retire early

VERB
lay off
Synonyms
WEAK
discharge dismiss drop fire let go oust pay off
Antonyms
WEAK
employ hire

Example Sentences

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Roughly 100 partners are exiting the Big Four accounting firm, some of whom volunteered to retire early, people familiar said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Now, at age 38 with a toddler, Moriarity no longer wants to retire early — she owns a business that services dental practices and hosts the “Erin Talks Money” YouTube channel.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 14, 2026

Bertao said he had planned to retire early but now must keep working.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

I often hear from readers wondering whether they’ve saved enough for retirement, especially if they hope to retire early.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 17, 2026

She should therefore arrive some time in the morning; but as she cannot possibly get in before then, we are all about to retire early.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker