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as in keeping
to continue to have in one's possession or power
I plan to retain the family heirlooms until my own children are mature enough to appreciate them, and then I will lovingly pass them on
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as in owning
to keep, control, or experience as one's own
that author retains the right to veto any changes in his books suggested by his publisher's notoriously intrusive editor
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as in employing
to provide with a paying job
her neighbor retained her as a nanny for the summer, thus giving her something to do until school started again
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Recent Examples of retaining
Samantha Subin, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
The proposals call out warnings around discriminatory lawsuits like that of Starbucks, retaining a chief diversity officer position, and citing concern over Costco's unwavering commitment to equity.
—Simone E. Morris, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
While this is all very restomod-y, Tolman's has kept the Mini's original appeal by retaining a lot of its original parts such as the Tartan Red with black roof color scheme, headlining and brightwork.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Roadmap WoW Classic is a relatively recent addition to the franchise, retaining the core aspects and charm of the original game.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
The term entered Middle English in the late 15th century, retaining the sense of attaching or adding something.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
That idea is central to what has made Remedy games so special over the years — each one introduces wildly new ideas and mechanics, retaining that creative spark that Remedy is known for, while building up to something larger.
—Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 26 Dec. 2024
The year began with Bangladesh’s long-time leader and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina retaining power in an election boycotted by the opposition, only to resign and flee the country after weeks of student protests following the elections.
—Curtis S. Chin and Jose B. Collazo, CNBC, 25 Dec. 2024
The children retaining a strong Jewish identity was paramount for Jen Rogers because of her own family history — three of her grandparents fled Nazi Germany.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
More than half of Wall Street analysts maintain a hold rating on the stock, with nearly a third retaining a sell or underweight rating, according to FactSet.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
The proposals call out warnings around discriminatory lawsuits like that of Starbucks, retaining a chief diversity officer position, and citing concern over Costco's unwavering commitment to equity.
—Simone E. Morris, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
While this is all very restomod-y, Tolman's has kept the Mini's original appeal by retaining a lot of its original parts such as the Tartan Red with black roof color scheme, headlining and brightwork.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Roadmap WoW Classic is a relatively recent addition to the franchise, retaining the core aspects and charm of the original game.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
The term entered Middle English in the late 15th century, retaining the sense of attaching or adding something.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
That idea is central to what has made Remedy games so special over the years — each one introduces wildly new ideas and mechanics, retaining that creative spark that Remedy is known for, while building up to something larger.
—Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 26 Dec. 2024
The year began with Bangladesh’s long-time leader and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina retaining power in an election boycotted by the opposition, only to resign and flee the country after weeks of student protests following the elections.
—Curtis S. Chin and Jose B. Collazo, CNBC, 25 Dec. 2024
The children retaining a strong Jewish identity was paramount for Jen Rogers because of her own family history — three of her grandparents fled Nazi Germany.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retaining
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Also, define how success will be measured (e.g., audience retention rates, alternative platform engagement, downtime minimized).—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Trump has asked Musk and Ramaswamy to determine which workers are worthy of retention and which should be fired.—
Jeffery Vacante,
Hartford Courant,
19 Jan. 2025
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Focus On Digital Clutter Don’t overlook the importance of keeping your digital workspace organized.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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That could put the kibosh on keeping the home.—
Bill Conerly,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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The Muppets Disney owning the Muppets is an absolute blessing for Kingdom Hearts.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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And then owning our own answers.—
Pia Lauritzen,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Additional safety features for the 35th anniversary include an Adaptive Front-lighting System, High Beam Control, and Traffic Sign Recognition with Grand Touring models employing optional Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Distance & Speed Alert.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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Federal agencies could also be reminded to assess new risks in employing broad statutory readings, due to the effective demise of the APA statute of limitations under Corner Post.—
Alden Abbott,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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As of January 2025, nine of the top ten holdings in the S&P 500 are technology companies.—
Jim Wang,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Since first purchasing his homes, Joe Biden's real estate holdings have appreciated significantly, reflecting both his personal investments and broader market trends.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The museum, which was founded in 2014 with the goal of preserving automotive history, also hosts the Audrain Newport Concours and Motor Week each year.—
Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
24 Dec. 2024
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The meticulous commitment to preserving the vintage vibe of A Christmas Story resonates.—
Annie Zaleski,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Dec. 2024
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And that's the unique aspect of having unified control of the government.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2025
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Purdy’s story is a reminder that having – or paying – a curious technology person can pay off in a number of ways for your company.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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Two hiring cycles quietly came and went, but Leftwich has remained unshaken.—
Mike Jones,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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The City of Santa Monica, for example, worked with several government agencies to commission a report for a five-year plan to prevent beach erosion; this meant hiring five study authors and a nonprofit to do the work.—
Aliza Knox,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Retaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retaining. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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