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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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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
Plus, the pad and ports are discreetly tucked into the top shelf, so the lamp retains its classic aesthetic.
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Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
Baldoni retains his right to appeal the defamation case judgment to a higher court once a decision is rendered on Lively’s right to recoup fees.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
Hyaluronic acid attracts and retains moisture within each hair fiber, glycerin locks in hydration while smoothing the cuticle, and dimethicone helps detangle and create a sleek, polished finish.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
And this is the key reason why Michael Kantrowitz of Piper Sandler retains a more optimistic outlook.
—Kelly Evans, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
The suit also retains the right to ask for punitive damages.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 30 Oct. 2025
Despite these changes, Andrew retains his position as eighth in line to the British throne, while his daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, keep their titles as daughters of the son of a Sovereign, BBC News reports.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Virginia businessman Sonu Singh, who was responsible for bringing Brown into SANIL, also retains an ownership stake.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Thus, Shinichi retains his mind.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
Baldoni retains his right to appeal the defamation case judgment to a higher court once a decision is rendered on Lively’s right to recoup fees.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
Hyaluronic acid attracts and retains moisture within each hair fiber, glycerin locks in hydration while smoothing the cuticle, and dimethicone helps detangle and create a sleek, polished finish.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
And this is the key reason why Michael Kantrowitz of Piper Sandler retains a more optimistic outlook.
—Kelly Evans, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
The suit also retains the right to ask for punitive damages.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 30 Oct. 2025
Despite these changes, Andrew retains his position as eighth in line to the British throne, while his daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, keep their titles as daughters of the son of a Sovereign, BBC News reports.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Virginia businessman Sonu Singh, who was responsible for bringing Brown into SANIL, also retains an ownership stake.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Thus, Shinichi retains his mind.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retains
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Even at a high average annual value, the lack of years keeps mid-market teams in the mix.—
Patrick McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The organization keeps the food banks in a rotation so distributions go out evenly, although the nonprofit also considers which pantries are most in need.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
5 Nov. 2025
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David Ellison owns Skydance Media, and the company has expressed interest in shifting CBS News to produce apolitical content, per NPR.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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The attorney for Waterfront Construction, the Miami company that owns the tug and barge that hit the sailboat, said the sailboat crossed paths with the much larger, hard-to-maneuver barge.—
David Goodhue
October 31,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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Sheridan’s deal employs him on the film side until March 2026 and in the television space through 2028.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Oct. 2025
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His social enterprise, Southside Blooms, transforms vacant lots into eco-friendly flower farms and employs 25 local young people to grow, arrange, and sell flowers at the group’s nonprofit flower shop.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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There’s a Redwall vibe to the third installment, as fan-favorite rattkin Fern gets carried away on an impromptu adventure involving a chaos-goblin who holds a bounty tempting enough for all the ne’er-do-wells to try and collect on.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Ahead of the launch of season three of Alice in Borderland in September, THR spoke to Sato in Tokyo about working on the project for so many years, the global success of the show, and what the future holds.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Nov. 2025
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Daniel also has and continues to be involved in podcasting at the newspaper.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
5 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, Emerald has no need for men, using a sperm donor to create her perfect family of high-achieving triplets.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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At this stage of the M&A sequence, a company hires financial advisors and, generally, prepares financial information to share with potential bidders.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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As the rest of the world hires up for an AI future, the company once known as Facebook reportedly hopes to cut about 600 jobs in its artificial intelligence unit.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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While each of these submarines is designed to carry up to 16 nuclear missiles, France only possesses 48 ballistic missiles—enough to arm three submarines, as the remaining vessel is always undergoing routine maintenance, the Nuclear Information Project said.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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According to estimates by the Arms Control Association, the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons and the Federation of American Scientists, Russia possesses the most nuclear weapons in the world.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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Admittedly, this may delight a curious gardener who enjoys seeing what novelties a volunteer plant can produce.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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But as the region enjoys a recent surge in popularity, it’s welcomed a spate of new projects that continue to add to its vast tourism landscape.—
Chadner Navarro,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Retains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retains. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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