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as in keeps
to continue to have in one's possession or power
I plan to retain the family heirlooms until my own children are mature enough to appreciate them, and then I will lovingly pass them on
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2
as in owns
to keep, control, or experience as one's own
that author retains the right to veto any changes in his books suggested by his publisher's notoriously intrusive editor
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3
as in employs
to provide with a paying job
her neighbor retained her as a nanny for the summer, thus giving her something to do until school started again
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Recent Examples of retains
Governance protects employee attention, retains trust and reinforces strategic communication.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
But hoping to dodge this defense, WB didn't argue that Midjourney retains copies of its images.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
Recently reimagined through a million-dollar renovation, the mansion retains its vintage grandeur while embracing contemporary comfort.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
The sponsor retains responsibility for the content and holds the copyright to their material.
—Fortune Games, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
The Curv 2 Pro retains its predecessor's striking white finish and curved base station, while increasing its vacuum and mopping power and adding versatility to its self-lifting wheels.
—PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
More significantly, though, Sony retains the right to make sequels to the film, which could perhaps result in alternative release strategies.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
DirecTV still retains the commercial package that EverPass distributes.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Justin Herbert is still young and retains one of the expensive seats among QBs, and Jim Harbaugh has provided him more talent offensively.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
But hoping to dodge this defense, WB didn't argue that Midjourney retains copies of its images.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
Recently reimagined through a million-dollar renovation, the mansion retains its vintage grandeur while embracing contemporary comfort.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
The sponsor retains responsibility for the content and holds the copyright to their material.
—Fortune Games, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
The Curv 2 Pro retains its predecessor's striking white finish and curved base station, while increasing its vacuum and mopping power and adding versatility to its self-lifting wheels.
—PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
More significantly, though, Sony retains the right to make sequels to the film, which could perhaps result in alternative release strategies.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
DirecTV still retains the commercial package that EverPass distributes.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Justin Herbert is still young and retains one of the expensive seats among QBs, and Jim Harbaugh has provided him more talent offensively.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retains
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This prevents it from forming and keeps the ice cream ready for your next scoop.—
Tammy Algood,
The Tennessean,
3 Sep. 2025
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With its kaleidoscopic cover and irresistible tunes, the latest release from the king of avant-garde pop keeps the party going.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Gary Housing Authority, which owns the schools, and the city of Gary are completing state and federal approvals for the demolition of Emerson and Horace Mann, and two adjacent vacant elementaries, Spaulding and Vohr.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Musk currently owns 410 million shares of Tesla shares, worth $139 billion at Thursday’s closing price.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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The film follows a recovering addict in an isolated Serbian monastery whose Orthodox patriarch employs unorthodox methods that are often more extreme than effective at getting results.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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The company employs 53,000 workers worldwide.—
Alexander Coolidge,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Google could keep its business at the other side of the programmatic industry, publisher ad servers that alert advertisers of space available on sites–where Google holds about 90% of that market.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
7 Sep. 2025
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Alcaraz now holds a 10-5 career advantage on Sinner, including 4-2 in majors and 7-2 on hardcourts.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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While Cruz is still working to get Democratic sponsors for his bill, the issue has support from across the aisle.—
Emily Wilkins,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Sian Clifford gives a larger-than-life performance as a narcissistic aristocrat who hires a struggling filmmaker to record her every move, in Samuel Abraham’s eccentric mockumentary.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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The tax credits jump the next year to $15 million if the company hires a minimum of 99 full-time employees and meets the capital investment credits.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Brian Dunne’s terrific new album Clams Casino possesses that same kind of teleportation magic, albeit with less nostalgia and more melancholy.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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Sometimes the Essex Hellhound possesses a man.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Some actors might choose to step away from such a thing, or even be frustrated by it or it being brought up in interviews, but Fischer clearly enjoys every last moment of her good fortune from a former era, even now.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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While the employees of Dunder Mifflin largely were just punching a clock, the Truth Teller staff enjoys their work.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Retains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retains. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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