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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
Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
This method enabled competitors to keep their overhead costs low, retaining minimal staff and reducing the risk of product spoilage en route.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
In a Legislature where Democrats hold more than enough seats to form a supermajority, retaining a member of the party may have been less important to the union than making a point about the consequences of crossing labor.
—Mackenzie Mays, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Recognizing, nurturing and retaining great talent has always been important to business success.
—Jeff Maggs, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Clearly, recruiting and retaining the best professors required making accommodations for their spouses.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
ERGs play a vital role in creating inclusive workplaces, attracting and retaining top talent, fostering innovation and aligning with business strategies.
—Julie Kratz, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
In this talent-hungry world, organizations are fighting significant foreseeable headwinds for attracting and retaining top talent (especially diverse talent).
—Julie Kratz, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
If this policy favors retaining hold of its Russian systems, Greece will undoubtedly do so.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Their ability to work miles away from their supervisor would expand the impact and reach of practices while retaining care continuity.
—Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
This method enabled competitors to keep their overhead costs low, retaining minimal staff and reducing the risk of product spoilage en route.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
In a Legislature where Democrats hold more than enough seats to form a supermajority, retaining a member of the party may have been less important to the union than making a point about the consequences of crossing labor.
—Mackenzie Mays, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Recognizing, nurturing and retaining great talent has always been important to business success.
—Jeff Maggs, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Clearly, recruiting and retaining the best professors required making accommodations for their spouses.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
ERGs play a vital role in creating inclusive workplaces, attracting and retaining top talent, fostering innovation and aligning with business strategies.
—Julie Kratz, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
In this talent-hungry world, organizations are fighting significant foreseeable headwinds for attracting and retaining top talent (especially diverse talent).
—Julie Kratz, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
If this policy favors retaining hold of its Russian systems, Greece will undoubtedly do so.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retaining
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The intrigue: Trump has vowed to hire 10,000 new Border Patrol agents and provide them with pay raises and retention and signing bonuses.Jeremy Duda, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
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The employee retention credit was a pandemic-era tax break designed to support small businesses impacted by shutdowns.Kate Dore, CFP®, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
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The pair have been keeping busy since the election.Melissa Cruz, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Customers have trusted banks with custody of their assets for centuries, believing a bank vault is safer than keeping wealth under the mattress.Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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An exploration of Black generational farmers in the American South reveals the fragility of legacy and the significance of owning land.Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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However, owning the account wasn’t his main priority.Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 11 Dec. 2024
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Yet King cannot stop himself from employing horror.Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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The last thing the city needs is another host of new taxes and anti-business policies that will disincentivize businesses from employing people in Chicago, and disincentivize businesses from coming to or staying in Chicago.Jack Lavin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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As of Wednesday, some of Invesco Top QQQ ETF’s top holdings were Apple, Nvidia and Microsoft, according to Invesco’s website.Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 14 Dec. 2024
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Enduring Ventures was run by entrepreneurs who were committed to long-term holdings.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Last month, the country sent a clear message rejecting the radical policies of the past few years and choosing instead a path of common sense, constitutional order, and preserving our freedoms.Rich Lowry, National Review, 11 Dec. 2024
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The essence of brand stewardship is preserving what makes a brand special even while growing as part of a long-term vision.Tripp Westbrook, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Given that companies are actively searching for ways to improve their office offerings, having direct insight into how employees use current office spaces can inform landlords on how to help company leaders strategize methods for optimizing their space.Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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When having fun is far down the list of priorities, sleeping with a delivery guy could be revolutionary.Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Experts in the Forbes Communications Council indicated that hiring talent who can connect with the audience enhances the likelihood of a campaign's success.Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Small wins along the way, like a personalized response from a hiring manager or a new LinkedIn connection, are stepping stones toward success.Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Retaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retaining. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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