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
Getting outside and doing hands-on learning is more engaging than sitting in a classroom passively learning by lecture, because active learning engages more regions of the brain, resulting in better understanding and retention of concepts.
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Shelley Mitchell, The Conversation, 23 Apr. 2026
What’s best is subjective and mostly depends on your needs and tastes, but the best edging options will be the ones that most reflect your aesthetic while also effectively defining your beds and aiding in soil retention.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 22 Apr. 2026
Injury protection is one of the core tenets of modern sportsbook customer acquisition and retention strategy.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Then, surround the plant with mulch—keeping it a 1/2 inch from the base of the plant—for moisture retention and weed prevention, Weiss says.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 20 Apr. 2026
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Shelley Mitchell, The Conversation, 23 Apr. 2026
What’s best is subjective and mostly depends on your needs and tastes, but the best edging options will be the ones that most reflect your aesthetic while also effectively defining your beds and aiding in soil retention.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 22 Apr. 2026
Injury protection is one of the core tenets of modern sportsbook customer acquisition and retention strategy.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Then, surround the plant with mulch—keeping it a 1/2 inch from the base of the plant—for moisture retention and weed prevention, Weiss says.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retention
Noun
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Your athletic endeavors are now about maintenance, not milestones.—
Zach Przystup,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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Preventive routines, accessible wellness products, and home solutions that reduce ongoing maintenance may help pet owners monitor potential issues earlier while potentially supporting more manageable costs.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 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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But we’re invited to see him as, despite these foibles, amusing and retaining, and his cynicism about everything and his lack of moral scruple is—actually, we’re invited to see this as a kind of higher wisdom.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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The Padres appeared on their way to claiming sole ownership atop the major-league standings.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The stat came to light in a request Monday by Paramount for approval of the foreign ownership stake by the FCC.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
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On the streets, large crowds representing the country’s hard-line factions have rallied daily in support of the regime and against any agreement with Washington that would place Iran in a position of defeat.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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And there is talk about subsequent budget reconciliation bills before the end of this Congress, which could provide additional opportunities for Republicans to pursue tax and spending priorities that otherwise are unlikely to garner Democratic support.—
Justin Papp,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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Tyson is an explosive separator with acrobatic body control.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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But Saugus responded with six runs in the bottom of the third inning to grab firm control of the contest.—
Matt Wagner,
Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Retention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retention. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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