unretire

verb

un·​re·​tire ˌən-ri-ˈtī(-ə)r How to pronounce unretire (audio)
unretired; unretiring; unretires

intransitive verb

: to leave retirement : rejoin the workforce

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Tom Brady has temporarily unretired (again) and is back on the field. — Derek C. Blasberg, Vanity Fair, 19 May 2026 As the cost of living rises and some investments turn shaky, the financial outlook is forcing some New Yorkers to unretire in their golden years. — Dave Carlin, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026 His elite resume made his June retirement a surprise to many, and his decision to unretire just before the playoff push feel like an important, timely reinforcement. — Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2025 But then Simon unretired, which led to a big round of gigs last year — including a trio of shows at Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco — and more concerts in 2026. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unretire

Word History

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unretire was in 1948

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“Unretire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unretire. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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