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
Some plants require good drainage, others require moisture retention, Estrada says.
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Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 12 Mar. 2026
The mattresses in this list have strong motion retention to help keep you from waking up from anyone tossing or turning or getting out of bed in the middle of the night.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2026
What became clear was that decision-making was shifting away from traditional notions of taste and cultural impact toward data models designed to maximize subscriber acquisition and retention.
—Ted Hope, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2026
Continuing a day — and a week straight, really — of retention, the Broncos agreed to terms on a one-year, veteran-minimum deal with fullback Adam Prentice, a source told The Denver Post on Wednesday afternoon.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026
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Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 12 Mar. 2026
The mattresses in this list have strong motion retention to help keep you from waking up from anyone tossing or turning or getting out of bed in the middle of the night.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2026
What became clear was that decision-making was shifting away from traditional notions of taste and cultural impact toward data models designed to maximize subscriber acquisition and retention.
—Ted Hope, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2026
Continuing a day — and a week straight, really — of retention, the Broncos agreed to terms on a one-year, veteran-minimum deal with fullback Adam Prentice, a source told The Denver Post on Wednesday afternoon.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retention
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The 49-acre site will train dozens of workers at a time on electrical systems, fiber deployment, utility work and maintenance.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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Its enamel coating is stain-resistant, chip-resistant and crack-resistant for easy maintenance.—
BestReviews,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2026
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Pack a blanket or a warm outer layer Older people have a harder time producing, retaining, and circulating body heat.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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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
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Rapper and entrepreneur 50 Cent is continuing his legal fight with ex-girlfriend Shaniqua Tompkins after filing a notice of appeal in New York’s appellate court in an effort to overturn a recent ruling tied to the ownership of her life story rights.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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Las Vegas has wanted a team for some time; Basketball Hall of Famer Magic Johnson is among the names most often mentioned as part of potential ownership if a team gets awarded there.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Alcantara received plenty of support from his lineup in the form of four home runs and six strong innings from the bullpen tossed in a 7-5 win at Miami’s loanDepot park as the Dominican Republic went a perfect 4-0 in pool play.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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Ecuador set to attack crime groups QUITO, Ecuador -- Ecuador will launch a major offensive against criminal organizations in three western provinces this weekend with logistical support from the United States, the interior minister said Wednesday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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Affordability is a top issue this midterm cycle as the GOP is defending its control of the House and Senate.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Jayhawks started this game on a 9-0 run, but TCU quickly caught up and took control, particularly with KU’s Bidunga in foul trouble.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Retention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retention. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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