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
Fraternity members show significantly higher learning gains in their first year of college and experience higher retention and graduation rates.
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Anthony V. MacK, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
Retailers have long known that the cost of a substandard returns strategy could tank both profits and customer retention rates.
—Peter Sadera, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
Fluid retention increases pressure on blood vessels, raising blood pressure.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2026
Reading retention, wrap-around services in schools, prioritizing safety, and maintaining free meals for kids were all topics these candidates covered.
—Alysia Burgio, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
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Anthony V. MacK, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
Retailers have long known that the cost of a substandard returns strategy could tank both profits and customer retention rates.
—Peter Sadera, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
Fluid retention increases pressure on blood vessels, raising blood pressure.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2026
Reading retention, wrap-around services in schools, prioritizing safety, and maintaining free meals for kids were all topics these candidates covered.
—Alysia Burgio, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retention
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During last month’s public meeting, however, Michael Kinik, Iroquois’ director of operations and maintenance, said the company had responded to feedback by agreeing to install devices on both the new and existing compressor turbines to lower noise and reduce emissions.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
9 Feb. 2026
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Like other townships, money generated from mostly property taxes funds police, fire and road maintenance.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Feb. 2026
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
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Home prices and mortgage rates have soared over the past several years, pushing home ownership out of reach for many Americans.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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With Musk's ownership estimated at around 43% in the combined company, his stake would be valued at over $530 billion, marking a rapid shift in his fortunes.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
9 Feb. 2026
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The item will come back for a final vote on March 3, and will require support from at least four of the five members to be placed on the June 2 ballot.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
12 Feb. 2026
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Polling shows support for photo ID requirements in elections is widespread in both political parties.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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Engineers tracked stability and control across each phase.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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As Farthing was assisting in traffic control, a man approached him from behind and stabbed him in the back, sheriff's office spokesperson Kim Peters said in a news release.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Retention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retention. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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