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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
The process allows regulators to exchange experience and provide consolidated feedback to the developer while each country retains full responsibility for its own licensing decisions.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 Jan. 2026
Read Buy or Sell TPR Stock to determine if Tapestry retains a competitive advantage that is sustainable.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Go out in the late afternoon, while the ground retains some heat, to place it, then remove it as soon as possible in the morning when temperatures rebound.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026
Since the cotton weave is compact, this bath mat never gets matted, retains its shape over multiple uses, and dries relatively quickly.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2026
The Dallas Morning News retains full editorial control of the Education Lab’s journalism.
—Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
The question remains whether the Clarity Act retains enough Republican support in the Senate, let alone bipartisan momentum.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
The second option retains the existing median, modifies on-street parking and expands sidewalk width on both sides.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
The sponsor retains responsibility for the content and holds the copyright to their material.
—Phan Khang, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 Jan. 2026
Read Buy or Sell TPR Stock to determine if Tapestry retains a competitive advantage that is sustainable.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Go out in the late afternoon, while the ground retains some heat, to place it, then remove it as soon as possible in the morning when temperatures rebound.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026
Since the cotton weave is compact, this bath mat never gets matted, retains its shape over multiple uses, and dries relatively quickly.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2026
The Dallas Morning News retains full editorial control of the Education Lab’s journalism.
—Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
The question remains whether the Clarity Act retains enough Republican support in the Senate, let alone bipartisan momentum.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
The second option retains the existing median, modifies on-street parking and expands sidewalk width on both sides.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
The sponsor retains responsibility for the content and holds the copyright to their material.
—Phan Khang, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retains
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Utopia Bedding Quilted Comforter This Utopia Bedding comforter keeps my bed looking super fluffy and cloud-like and gives my bedroom an expensive look.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Leave it to one of the best luggage brands to come out with a revolutionary zipper that is three times stronger than a traditional zipper, as well as an anti-microbial lining that keeps odor-causing bacteria from thriving.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Rachel Mairose owns The Bond Between, a dog and cat rescue and care facility in the Twin Cities.—
Derek James,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The company, which also provides athlete recruiting data, video production and owns some sport venues, currently has EBITDA of $40 million, according to one of the people familiar with the matter who wished to remain anonymous.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Based in downtown Cincinnati, P&G employs 109,000 workers worldwide, including about 10,000 in Greater Cincinnati.—
Alexander Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Jan. 2026
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The company employs 6,500 full-time workers and 3,600 seasonal event staff for its Varsity Spirit camps and events, a spokesman said.—
Luisa Beltran,
Sportico.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Jones holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from Hampton University and a Master of Health Administration from Saint Louis University.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Sarah is a graduate of Ball State University and holds degrees in public relations and marketing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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This previously-$30 set of Merino wool socks already has an excellent value, but the new price point is even sweeter.—
Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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The bakery has two trailers on the property that are used for housing and as a test kitchen for the bakers.—
Austen Erblat,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Uplands annually hires seasonal cheesemaking apprentices because the farm only makes cheese while its cows are on pasture, from May through November, owner Andy Hatch said.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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The agency reportedly hires nurses and aides to supplement staff at facilities around Connecticut.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
16 Jan. 2026
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Greenland also possesses vast, largely untapped mineral reserves, including rare earths critical to advanced technology and military systems.—
Paul McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, Maye, the Bo Nix of Beantown, is 3-6 lifetime when the opponent possesses the ball for 29 minutes or more.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
23 Jan. 2026
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The International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) enjoys a reputation as a destination for those curious about and interested in discovering new and unusual cinematic voices.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Jan. 2026
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Carnahan said his 12-year-old daughter enjoys sitting at her pen and providing answers.—
Sara Hansen,
Denver Post,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Retains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retains. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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