RETENTIONS 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 As teams become leaner, retention is more important than ever. — Eric Francia, Fortune, 7 July 2026 The Secret Service said in a statement that the agency has prioritized retention and development of its workforce while also streamlining the hiring process. — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 3 July 2026 The system combines structural flexibility with rigid vacuum retention, allowing the modular segments to expand and contract during operation without letting air leak into the core. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026 Women comprise 35% of US STEM employees, yet retention, not attraction, is the primary challenge, with women leaving at higher rates and companies losing critical knowledge. — Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for retention

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Noun

With proper maintenance, modern cars can reliably last for 200,000 miles or more.

— Keith Laing, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Catmint is excellent for deterring deer as the aromatic and irregular foliage blooms without much maintenance.

— Steve Bender, Southern Living, 7 July 2026

Definition of maintenance

Noun

Car ownership rates are lower among poor citizens, and many neighborhoods suffer from a lack of infrastructure and planning for safe road designs.

— Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
That creates new engineering challenges for routine maintenance and ownership.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026

Definition of ownership

Noun

Corlys, one of few characters on the show who has survived long enough to ask for a favor in return for his service, shares his plan with Rhaenyra, asking her earnestly for public support from the crown.

— Zoe Papelis, Vulture, 6 July 2026
Ukraine is expected to be central in Ankara, with debate focused on long-term military support, Kyiv’s own defense industry and what NATO can learn from the country after more than four years of full-scale war.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 July 2026

Definition of support

Noun

Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.

— KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
With Australia closing in on a winner in regulation with its young attack, Egypt settled in over the final 20 minutes or so to regain control of possession and find the more consistent threats on goal.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2026

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