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
The committee will support the city’s economic development through business outreach and support; economic development strategies and initiatives; policies and regulations to support business retention, attraction and expansion; and long-term economic vitality strategies.
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Jim Drummond, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
Student achievement and teacher retention and recruitment were also focal points of her re-election campaign.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
From a practical perspective, Kantz notes that homeowners who live in warm climates year-round might consider going for lighter colors to avoid heat retention that could make the interior of a home warmer and result in higher cooling costs.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
California has struggled to fill vacant medical positions in state facilities for decades and the COVID-19 pandemic added to departments recruitment and retention challenges, the audit found.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
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Jim Drummond, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
Student achievement and teacher retention and recruitment were also focal points of her re-election campaign.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
From a practical perspective, Kantz notes that homeowners who live in warm climates year-round might consider going for lighter colors to avoid heat retention that could make the interior of a home warmer and result in higher cooling costs.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
California has struggled to fill vacant medical positions in state facilities for decades and the COVID-19 pandemic added to departments recruitment and retention challenges, the audit found.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retention
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The gas tax is a key source of funding for road construction and maintenance across North Carolina, and lawmakers said eliminating it even temporarily could slow projects or worsen existing infrastructure needs.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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Plus, the all-in-one station handles emptying, washing, and hot-air drying for total hands-free maintenance.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
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The fabric is the smooth, soft feel that Lululemon is famous for, while still being breathable, sweat-wicking, and shape-retaining.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Apr. 2026
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But we’re invited to see him as, despite these foibles, amusing and retaining, and his cynicism about everything and his lack of moral scruple is—actually, we’re invited to see this as a kind of higher wisdom.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, in December, Paramount said Chinese gaming and internet company Tencent, which had committed $1 billion to the Paramount Skydance bid, was no longer a financing partner because of the WBD board’s concerns over foreign ownership.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
6 Apr. 2026
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His firing, sparked by a clash with ownership on the brink of the playoffs, was nearly as bizarre as this hiring.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2026
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The measure will establish a permanent Interfaith Advisory Commission to provide advice, support dialogue and promote education related to different religious backgrounds and institutions.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Slip in, lace up or slide them on and enjoy the comfy support of Allbirds.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Akhbar Enfejari described themselves as Iranians producing and uploading from within Iran in an effort to disrupt decades-long dominance of Western control of the airwaves.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Retention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retention. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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