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
The Society for Human Resource Management reports that unchecked workplace envy can decrease productivity by up to 20% and significantly impact employee retention.
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Marco Buscaglia, Boston Herald, 17 Mar. 2025
Carlson said a key to teacher retention is fostering an environment of respect.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
Marta González de la Rubia, an archivist at Loewe who gave me a tour of the facility, told me that in the company’s early decades the retention of samples had been haphazard, and that this was especially true with the company’s packaging.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025
Employee retention is another critical area where curiosity delivers financial benefits.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
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Marco Buscaglia, Boston Herald, 17 Mar. 2025
Carlson said a key to teacher retention is fostering an environment of respect.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
Marta González de la Rubia, an archivist at Loewe who gave me a tour of the facility, told me that in the company’s early decades the retention of samples had been haphazard, and that this was especially true with the company’s packaging.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025
Employee retention is another critical area where curiosity delivers financial benefits.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retention
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Loading your audio article The head of the Transport Workers Union is asking the feds to change a rule and allow federal funding to be used for the MTA’s operational expenses — like worker salaries and some safety and maintenance projects.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2025
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They are used for weapons loading and maintenance training due to commonality with the F-15EX jets.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
25 Mar. 2025
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Much of the jump in sales came from the addition of WWE, which had its first full year under TKO ownership in 2024.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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Collective ownership addresses issues earlier than if the quality was solely the QA team’s prerogative.—
Oleg Sadikov,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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His administration has threatened steep tariffs on French exports, including wine and champagne, and has criticized EU leaders over defense spending and support for Ukraine.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Each pair of shoes is fitted with cork and foam insoles that mold to your foot shape to provide personalized support and cushioning, while the outsoles are made from slip-resistant rubber that will keep you comfy and confident on slick city streets.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Mar. 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Mar. 2025
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The move seemed to seal his fate, as Brady took top control and dominated another round.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Retention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retention. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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