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
After just a few minutes on each arm, the soreness had noticeably decreased, and my arms looked more defined and less puffy, especially near the underarm area where water retention tends to settle.
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Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 4 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, for years, state legislatures have been passing laws that seek to reshape academic labor on the front end, by gutting funding for hires and imposing new criteria for appointment and retention.
—Time, 1 Oct. 2025
However, CFOs have named talent, whether in hiring, retention, or skill gaps, as their top internal risk.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Javice allegedly received more than $21 million for selling her equity stake and was scheduled to be paid around the same as a retention bonus, prosecutors said.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
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Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 4 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, for years, state legislatures have been passing laws that seek to reshape academic labor on the front end, by gutting funding for hires and imposing new criteria for appointment and retention.
—Time, 1 Oct. 2025
However, CFOs have named talent, whether in hiring, retention, or skill gaps, as their top internal risk.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Javice allegedly received more than $21 million for selling her equity stake and was scheduled to be paid around the same as a retention bonus, prosecutors said.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retention
Noun
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These include air traffic controllers, maintenance of navigational aids, flight standards, hazardous materials inspections, air traffic safety oversight, accident investigators, and airport inspectors.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Oct. 2025
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The brand recommends spot cleaning with mild detergent when needed for easy maintenance.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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Rays fans hope habitual cost-cutting will end with new ownership and an influx of capital.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Music fans then, like in the decades before — spanning everything from wax cylinders to cassettes to compact discs — had ownership of their music collection.—
Roy Trakin,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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Stanching the hemorrhage of voter support requires some bold moves and tangible achievements.—
Jeff Kingston,
Time,
4 Oct. 2025
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Clean and sleek, they can be worn while sightseeing, thanks to their next-level support and cushioning, but are classy enough to be worn out to dinner.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette maintains full editorial control over this article and all other coverage.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Oct. 2025
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Going forward, the chain may need to hire a police detail to traffic control, the chief said.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Retention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retention. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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