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as in kept
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 owned
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 employed
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 retained
Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Two-star restaurants Oriole and Ever retained their status, with Moody Tongue dropping to one star.
—Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
The front office staff of each club will be retained.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 10 Dec. 2024
The lawyer also refrained from commenting on whether he was privately retained or appointed by the court.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Ticket sales for the Rays’ regular-season games will be handled by the Rays, and all ticket revenue will be retained by them.
—Chris Kirschner, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
The Dodgers retained a key member of their bullpen Sunday night, agreeing to terms with veteran closer Blake Treinen on a two-year, $22-million contract, according to a person familiar with the deal not authorized to speak publicly about it.
—Mike Digiovanna, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Assad retained nominal control of much of the country with Russian, Iranian and Hezbollah assistance.
—Victoria Beaule, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
After Russia’s withdrawal from Kherson, Ukraine took control of the west bank, while Russia retained control of the east.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
Wofford said that in addition to strong winds and low humidity, the amount of moisture retained by local plants contributes to wildfire conditions.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Two-star restaurants Oriole and Ever retained their status, with Moody Tongue dropping to one star.
—Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
The front office staff of each club will be retained.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 10 Dec. 2024
The lawyer also refrained from commenting on whether he was privately retained or appointed by the court.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Ticket sales for the Rays’ regular-season games will be handled by the Rays, and all ticket revenue will be retained by them.
—Chris Kirschner, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
The Dodgers retained a key member of their bullpen Sunday night, agreeing to terms with veteran closer Blake Treinen on a two-year, $22-million contract, according to a person familiar with the deal not authorized to speak publicly about it.
—Mike Digiovanna, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Assad retained nominal control of much of the country with Russian, Iranian and Hezbollah assistance.
—Victoria Beaule, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
After Russia’s withdrawal from Kherson, Ukraine took control of the west bank, while Russia retained control of the east.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retained
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Mikey’s got a possessed toilet, a rotten floor, a delivery guy with a net-30 billing schedule, and insufficient staff.Marah Eakin, Vulture, 27 June 2024
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The two-hour runtime and slow boil storytelling make the full unveiling of Linda Blair’s possessed, demonic Regan all the more devastating, providing a horror monster whose salvation is all too easy to root for.Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2024
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A number of presidents kept relatives on the White House payroll throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, many as secretaries, aides or unofficial advisers, according to the National Constitution Center.Rachel Treisman, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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The town is just a short drive inland from Venice, in the countryside where many of the city’s wealthy families kept their summer homes and villas.John Last, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
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The auction covered Infowars’ website, social media accounts, broadcasting equipment and trademarks owned by Infowars’ parent Free Speech Systems and other property owned by the company.Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, Legendary recently bought out the remaining equity interest held by Wanda Group, leaving the company solely owned by management and Apollo and launching a new phase of strategic expansion.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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In 2007, Doe said he was employed at the private security firm that was hired to work the party.Ellise Shafer, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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According to his lawsuit, Doe was employed by a private security firm in 2007, when he was asked to work at one of Combs’ White Parties at the producer’s estate in East Hampton, New York.Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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In 2004, the Defense Advanced Research Projects agency (DARPA) held the Grand Challenge, a 150 mile course in the Mojave desert to spur development of autonomous vehicles.Gustavo Castillo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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While no team would complete the course in the first year, DARPA held subsequent events including the DARPA Urban Challenge in 2007 to encourage investment in technology to enable vehicles to drive autonomously in cities.Gustavo Castillo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The filmmakers had little choice but to compress the timeline, eliminate major characters, and favor emotional truth over strict historical truth.Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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Still, the company had little trouble finding takers for the 349 copies to be made.Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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Legendary Entertainment has hired Paramount and Bron Studios veteran Rona Cosgrove as EVP and Head of Film Business and Legal Affairs.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Last month, he was hired to help Paxton’s office with a state lawsuit against three major investment firms.Andy Rose, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Everything in the house, from the landscape to the furniture, was designed by Erickson’s collaborators and has been beautifully preserved.Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
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All crowns are treated as priceless objects to be preserved for the ages.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Retained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retained. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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