RETENTION Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

retention

noun

Definition of retention

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 fabrics have 70 percent recovery and 50 percent shape retention. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026 High sodium can increase fluid retention, which makes blood pressure harder to control. — Md Published, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2026 Businesses are oriented around customer retention, and a 5% increase in customer retention can have exponential values in terms of long-tail capital. — Chris Willman, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026 For fathers, working from home affects family routines, caregiving, mothers’ careers, mental health, retention and the silent career tax attached to visible care. — Gleb Tsipursky, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for retention

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Noun

Training must continue, maintenance must be funded, and leadership must remain accountable, regardless of financial pressures.

— Dennis Speigel, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
Such a concentration of power could prevent the effective maintenance of checks and balances on policy decisions by institutions.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of maintenance

Noun

Older people have a harder time producing, retaining, and circulating body heat.

— Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
The fabric is the smooth, soft feel that Lululemon is famous for, while still being breathable, sweat-wicking, and shape-retaining.

— Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2026

Definition of retaining

Noun

The Lake Wylie Marine Commission has rescinded its support for Charlotte Water’s request to modify its interbasin transfer agreement, the group’s leadership told Mecklenburg County commissioners during its annual report Tuesday.

— Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026
But through the hardships, Andrea Soto said the community’s support has been a positive.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of support

Noun

On September 19, Miller’s forecast gave the Republicans an almost 36% chance of retaining control of the upper chamber.

— Shawn Tully, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
But two more scores from Rexroat of 5 and 54 yards maintained the Eagles’ control of the game.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026

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