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
Overtime at this level is primarily a symptom of understaffing and retention challenges, not just a budget problem.
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Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
The files were scrutinized by special counsel Robert Hur as part of his investigation into the president’s improper retention of classified documents, from his time as a senator and as vice president.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2026
This hormonal high is what triggers a boost in oil production and moisture retention.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 28 May 2026
In 1986, several members of the state Supreme Court, including Chief Justice Rose Bird, lost their retention elections and were removed from office after overturning several death sentences.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
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Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
The files were scrutinized by special counsel Robert Hur as part of his investigation into the president’s improper retention of classified documents, from his time as a senator and as vice president.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2026
This hormonal high is what triggers a boost in oil production and moisture retention.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 28 May 2026
In 1986, several members of the state Supreme Court, including Chief Justice Rose Bird, lost their retention elections and were removed from office after overturning several death sentences.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retention
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These robots could significantly improve inspection and maintenance operations by reaching areas that are difficult, dangerous, or expensive for humans to access.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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Officials say the body was found on May 21 by a maintenance worker who was checking on a possible water leak in the building on the 3300 block of Cobb Parkway SE.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Older people have a harder time producing, retaining, and circulating body heat.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 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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The chip also came with an ownership agreement that required signees to list their Social Security number, gas credit card number, and astrological sign.—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Users often underestimate the portability of their digital identity and ownership of machine identities and accounts.—
Morey Haber,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Her agency offers various programs like caregiver support and meal services, along with opportunities to exercise the mind.—
Lauren Pastrana,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Israel invaded Lebanon in March in pursuit of Hezbollah, which fired across the border in support of Tehran.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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The iXi trolley uses two cameras and GPS that’s pre-loaded with maps of more than 40,000 courses to autonomously steer itself, with players able to issue commands via hand gestures or voice control.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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Finance teams gain earlier cost visibility, improving margin control and sustainability and sourcing teams can evaluate material impact, availability and waste implications.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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“Retention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retention. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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