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as in keeps
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 owns
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 employs
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 retains
In addition, artificial turf retains heat, often reaching temperatures of 150-180 degrees Fahrenheit on warm, sunny days.
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Noël Fletcher, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
The result is a crystal-clear Tequila that retains vanilla and caramel notes typically found in aged Tequilas.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
The agency was co-founded by Giants legend Michael Strahan and retains Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce as a client.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Known for the Southampton Polo Club and the annual Hampton Classic—one of the nation’s premier equestrian events—the area retains a rural character and a strong connection to its agrarian past.
—Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Downtown Los Angeles retains much of the style of a bygone era.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Despite these themes, the book somehow retains a hopeful tone.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
Ukraine launched an incursion into Kursk in August and still retains some settlements there.
—Kostyantyn Hak, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
The album, at its finest, retains the spiritual assurance of All Things Must Pass but allows Harrison’s songcraft to breathe without the dense layering of Phil Spector’s wall of sound.
—Darryn King, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Noël Fletcher, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
The result is a crystal-clear Tequila that retains vanilla and caramel notes typically found in aged Tequilas.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
The agency was co-founded by Giants legend Michael Strahan and retains Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce as a client.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Known for the Southampton Polo Club and the annual Hampton Classic—one of the nation’s premier equestrian events—the area retains a rural character and a strong connection to its agrarian past.
—Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Downtown Los Angeles retains much of the style of a bygone era.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Despite these themes, the book somehow retains a hopeful tone.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
Ukraine launched an incursion into Kursk in August and still retains some settlements there.
—Kostyantyn Hak, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
The album, at its finest, retains the spiritual assurance of All Things Must Pass but allows Harrison’s songcraft to breathe without the dense layering of Phil Spector’s wall of sound.
—Darryn King, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retains
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Renegade Nell keeps the action flowing and wisely never takes itself too seriously.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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The thick elastic cuff keeps the gloves securely fitted to your hands, too.Genevieve Cepeda, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Currently, the Nordstrom family owns 33 percent and Liverpool owns 10 percent.David Moin, WWD, 24 Dec. 2024
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Mitsubishi, in which Nissan owns a sizable stake, would also be part of the alliance.Rafael Nam, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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The tracker relies on radar technology and satellites to keep tabs on Santa, according to NORAD, which notes those methods are the same ones the agency employs to protect skies over North America.Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
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The business operates more than 11,000 stores across the nation, according to Reuters, and employs close to 200,000 people.Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 23 Dec. 2024
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Romy holds all the cards, at least in theory.Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Rwanda Among travelers, Rwanda is most famous for its mountain gorilla treks but Akagera National Park holds a different kind of adventure.Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Once again, there’s a selection bias - an author who hires a ghostwriter likely will invest more in promotion and other factors that increase sales.Roger Dooley, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Then, filled with admiration for this person who has turned a simple space into a something transcendental, the patron hires Tóth to oversee construction on a community center in the modest burg of Doylestown, Pennsylvania.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024
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Perhaps no team in the NBA this season possesses the through-the-roof intangibles the Magic have.Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, the Milky Way possesses a small but significant central bulge.Big Think, Big Think, 23 Dec. 2024
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Everyone enjoys getting their Christmas cards stamped from Christmas.Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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The ruins were spared direct attack, but the surrounding city of Tyre — where Hezbollah still enjoys wide support — took a pounding from Israeli warplanes.Lauren Frayer, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
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Supporting comprehensive dialogue would help establish a representative government that preserves Syria’s territorial integrity and protects minority rights, while reducing the likelihood that Iran or other external actors exploit minority groups to gain influence.Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, this preserves tax-advantaged accounts for later growth.Andrew Rosen, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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