PENSIONED Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

pensioned

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as in retired

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The serial killer drama sees retired detective Pete Willis (Robert De Niro) investigate the kidnapping of his grandson Jake (Acston Luca Porto) while trying to reconnect with his estranged son Tom (Adam Scott).

— Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Aug. 2026
The story follows Masterji, a retired schoolteacher whose refusal to go along with those around him places him in direct conflict with his own community.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026

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The most unrealistic aspect of this portrayal is that, in 2026, that profile would make Mav not a superannuated flight instructor, but secretary of defense.

— Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 22 July 2026
Yet León’s superannuated one man revolution does change the world – or at least a little part if it – by changing Cardozo.

— John Hopewell, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026

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