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
Costco's compensation and benefits are factors in its high employee retention rate, especially for the retail industry, the company has said.
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Kate Gibson, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2025
The company attributed the decline to trial starts and lower retention due to price increases on certain self-pay plans.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Jan. 2025
The Hawks have one salary retention spot left to use at the deadline now.
—Pierre Lebrun, The Athletic, 25 Jan. 2025
Remote work is now the norm for many, and mental wellbeing is a central focus for companies seeking to enhance productivity and retention.
—London Business School, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
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Kate Gibson, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2025
The company attributed the decline to trial starts and lower retention due to price increases on certain self-pay plans.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Jan. 2025
The Hawks have one salary retention spot left to use at the deadline now.
—Pierre Lebrun, The Athletic, 25 Jan. 2025
Remote work is now the norm for many, and mental wellbeing is a central focus for companies seeking to enhance productivity and retention.
—London Business School, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retention
Noun
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But for car owners who want to take charge of their own vehicle maintenance, checking and replacing the filter is a simple and cost-effective way to keep the air inside the car clean and fresh.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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The Lego Cherry Blossoms are a colorful way to brighten up any space—with zero maintenance.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
5 Feb. 2025
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The Stars front office has interfaced with the Sky over a partnership bolstered by Stars owner Laura Ricketts’ partial ownership of the Sky.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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Melton did not see Japanese ownership as a problem; Japan was already the U.S.’s largest foreign investor and one of its strongest allies.—
Paige Williams,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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The players took to the NFL stage to greet fans, stir up support and make their mark ahead of the game.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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Families are encouraged to seek support at Norton Sound Health Corporation.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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Here is what a potential trade could look like: Boston Red Sox acquire: 3B Nolan Arenado St. Louis Cardinals acquire: 1B Triston Casas, International Slot Money The conversation for the Cardinals starts with Triston Casas, as the 25-year-old first baseman has four years left of team control.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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Arsenal mustered 23 shots, but only three of them were on target and there was a form of control in the excellence of Newcastle’s defending.—
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Retention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retention. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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