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
Several officers interviewed by The Mercury News echoed the appeal of the variety of the job, and the department claims a 90 percent retention rate after training is completed.
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Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2026
Participating brands have reported up to 15× subscriber growth, as well as retention rates up to three times higher.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
The article parroted talking points on rising student enrollment but not the hiring of a student retention officer to try and keep students from leaving.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2026
The judge overseeing the First Brands bankruptcy must approve Nardello’s retention, which is customary.
—Jonathan Randles, Bloomberg, 31 Dec. 2025
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Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2026
Participating brands have reported up to 15× subscriber growth, as well as retention rates up to three times higher.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
The article parroted talking points on rising student enrollment but not the hiring of a student retention officer to try and keep students from leaving.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2026
The judge overseeing the First Brands bankruptcy must approve Nardello’s retention, which is customary.
—Jonathan Randles, Bloomberg, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retention
Noun
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Mayor Bass also secured 17 positions for supply and maintenance staffing, including heavy-duty mechanics, mechanic helpers, tire repairers, maintenance laborers, toolroom workers, truck operators and more.—
Jeff Nguyen,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The seller is responsible for all closing costs, property taxes and maintenance.—
Jeff Lazerson,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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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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Currently, however, major investment companies own only a small portion of homes across the state, raising questions about how much of an impact limiting their ownership would have on home affordability.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Windward maritime intelligence analyst Michelle Wiese Bockmann claimed the Marinera’s ownership had just been transferred to Burevestmarin LLC, a Russian company.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Andy Baker-White, the senior director of state health policy for the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, said the bipartisan support for bills targeting food dyes and ultraprocessed food struck him as unusual.—
Alan Greenblatt,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The perfectly chunky, almost-statement shoes feature a lightweight midsole, shock-absorbing arch support, and a deep heel cup designed to keep your foot stable as you strut.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
12 Jan. 2026
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As the Palisades Fire burned out of control under hurricane-force winds, some residents chose to stay and fight, like Cort Wagner.—
Jeff Nguyen,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Later attention turned to flood control after a hurricane in the 1920s caused Lake Okeechobee to overflow, killing thousands.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Retention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retention. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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