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
Petno and Rohrbaugh each received one-time retention equity awards worth about $30 million that vest after three years, providing both executives with a strong financial incentive to remain at least until mid-2029.
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Ruth Umoh,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
The ratings draw on data from millions of actual workers, in postings on LinkedIn, Indeed and other sites that illustrate patterns in pay, retention and advancement.
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Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Other common flags include water retention in the legs and ankles that worsens as the day goes on, persistent fatigue that sleep doesn’t resolve and a tendency to catch colds more frequently than usual.
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Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
Another goal is to increase business attraction and retention in the downtown.
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Linda Girardi,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
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Ruth Umoh,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
The ratings draw on data from millions of actual workers, in postings on LinkedIn, Indeed and other sites that illustrate patterns in pay, retention and advancement.
—
Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Other common flags include water retention in the legs and ankles that worsens as the day goes on, persistent fatigue that sleep doesn’t resolve and a tendency to catch colds more frequently than usual.
—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
Another goal is to increase business attraction and retention in the downtown.
—
Linda Girardi,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for retention
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retention
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As cars become more tech-centric, the future of auto maintenance and repairs could be remote.
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With a little maintenance, your garden can be on full display again.
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Older people have a harder time producing, retaining, and circulating body heat.
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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.
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Daryl Fairweather, chief economist at the real estate firm Redfin, expressed doubt that the bill would meaningfully boost the nation's housing supply, noting that investors could potentially skirt the ownership cap by breaking their holdings into smaller entities.
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The chaebol has risen in prominence over the past year owing to its ownership of SK Hynix, one of the world’s most important producers of memory chips and a major supplier to Nvidia.
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Overall, half of Americans (50%) support displaying the Ten Commandments in classrooms, including 83% of White evangelicals and 72% of Republicans.
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Trailing 3-1 in the third, Ohtani provided his own run support, singling to center to score Alex Freeland from second after the Dodgers infielder had led off with a double.
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Residents of the peninsula are often reluctant to speak out publicly given the control Russia enforces on the ground.
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At-home routines give you more control over how aggressively your nails are filed and how gently polish is removed.
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“Retention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retention. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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