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
An adventurous trek into a Charlotte retention pond turned potentially deadly when a child became trapped in the water and disappeared, according to rescuers.
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Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2026
On top of adoption friction, Bland’s core verticals—healthcare and financial services—carry strict rules around HIPAA, AI disclosures, and data retention.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 16 June 2026
But those thread-like mushroom filaments also bind soils together, which enhances soil structure, drainage, and moisture retention.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 16 June 2026
Our pros say that mulch can become compacted over time, which is what causes the chips to lose their moisture retention and other benefits.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 June 2026
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Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2026
On top of adoption friction, Bland’s core verticals—healthcare and financial services—carry strict rules around HIPAA, AI disclosures, and data retention.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 16 June 2026
But those thread-like mushroom filaments also bind soils together, which enhances soil structure, drainage, and moisture retention.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 16 June 2026
Our pros say that mulch can become compacted over time, which is what causes the chips to lose their moisture retention and other benefits.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retention
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Investigators are also looking at factors such as weight and balance, fuel, maintenance history and overall airworthiness as part of the probe, Graham said.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Investigators are expected to examine the wreckage, maintenance history, and flight information to determine what led to the accident.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
15 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 service Generations of LMR ownership have upheld high standards for property staff to deliver top-notch western hospitality.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Ever since Disney took ownership of FX in its acquisition of 21st Century Fox assets in 2019, FX has been evolving from a basic cable network to a multi-platform brand.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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The aircraft, a long-haul B-52 Stratofortress, crashed after taking off on a test mission in support of a radar modernization program, the military base previously said.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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And Operations Manager David Temple adds that guests find support, security, and stability.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Turn into the skid - Turning into the skid can help the vehicle's tires realign to regain control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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Both were thrown onto the roadway as the carriage continued out of control.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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“Retention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retention. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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