as in maintenance
the act of keeping something or someone
The company's rate of employee retention is 80 percent.
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Recent Examples of retention
After just a few minutes on each arm, the soreness had noticeably decreased, and my arms looked more defined and less puffy, especially near the underarm area where water retention tends to settle.
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Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 4 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, for years, state legislatures have been passing laws that seek to reshape academic labor on the front end, by gutting funding for hires and imposing new criteria for appointment and retention.
—Time, 1 Oct. 2025
However, CFOs have named talent, whether in hiring, retention, or skill gaps, as their top internal risk.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Javice allegedly received more than $21 million for selling her equity stake and was scheduled to be paid around the same as a retention bonus, prosecutors said.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
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Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 4 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, for years, state legislatures have been passing laws that seek to reshape academic labor on the front end, by gutting funding for hires and imposing new criteria for appointment and retention.
—Time, 1 Oct. 2025
However, CFOs have named talent, whether in hiring, retention, or skill gaps, as their top internal risk.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Javice allegedly received more than $21 million for selling her equity stake and was scheduled to be paid around the same as a retention bonus, prosecutors said.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retention
Noun
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When the supermodel was introduced to French cosmetic doctor Jean-Louis Sebagh in Paris, France, she was spellbound by his revolutionary approach to age maintenance, which utilizes the extract of the rare Charentais cantaloupe.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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Federal contracts, including new leases and property maintenance agreements with tenants, will also have to wait.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
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Lynch retaining seems likely, but Bella’s presence brings nostalgia and star power for the international audience.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Chef Amosu shared his inspiration for this momentous occasion and why having ownership of narratives that depict the cultures of Africa matters.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
8 Oct. 2025
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The Sporting News previously reported that his annual salary under the new agreement is about $211 million per year, slightly lower than the prior $213 million but supplemented by substantial commercial rights and ownership stakes.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Stanching the hemorrhage of voter support requires some bold moves and tangible achievements.—
Jeff Kingston,
Time,
4 Oct. 2025
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Clean and sleek, they can be worn while sightseeing, thanks to their next-level support and cushioning, but are classy enough to be worn out to dinner.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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Secure, redundant communication systems ensure instant presidential command, while E-6B airborne launch control aircraft can assume control if ground communication is lost, guaranteeing uninterrupted deterrence capability.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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The percentage indicates how much of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Retention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retention. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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