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
That retention of funding gives the district more money while still operating with the same set of buildings and same number of in-person students.
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Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Multiple properties in the township have retention ponds, which developers use to manage stormwater runoff.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Texas Southern University President J.W. Crawford III made note of the donation, which will support scholarships, recruitment and retention for band members as well as enhancements to technology and infrastructure.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 2 July 2025
Liquidity and employee morale A significant 2024 tender offer allowed employees and executives to sell shares pre-IPO, providing liquidity and potentially aiding retention.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 July 2025
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Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Multiple properties in the township have retention ponds, which developers use to manage stormwater runoff.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Texas Southern University President J.W. Crawford III made note of the donation, which will support scholarships, recruitment and retention for band members as well as enhancements to technology and infrastructure.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 2 July 2025
Liquidity and employee morale A significant 2024 tender offer allowed employees and executives to sell shares pre-IPO, providing liquidity and potentially aiding retention.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retention
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Shipbuilding is seen as a particular area of South Korean military industrial strength, and Washington has already seen contracts for maintenance of US Navy supply ships go to South Korean yards as the Navy grapples with a backlog in US shipyards.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
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The cushion covers on the chair and ottoman are removable and machine-washable for easy maintenance.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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With this massive shift in ownership, having some semblance of continuity is not a bad idea.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2025
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This session will explore the power of ownership, the importance of reinvesting in community, and why legacy matters more than fame.—
Essence,
Essence,
5 July 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement Trump showed some support for national parks during his first term, signing the Great American Outdoors Act, which dedicated up to $1.9 billion per year for five years to fund deferred maintenance projects identified by the NPS and other parks departments.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
13 July 2025
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At the same time, Trump has also expressed more support for Graham’s bill proposing new sanctions on Russia, including a 500% tariff on goods imported from countries that purchase Russian oil, gas, and uranium.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
13 July 2025
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
11 July 2025
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Turn into the skid - Turning into the skid can help the vehicle's tires realign to regain control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 July 2025
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“Retention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retention. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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