RETAINING Synonyms: 124 Similar and Opposite Words

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as in retention

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verb

present participle of retain

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

Noun

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 But we’re invited to see him as, despite these foibles, amusing and retaining, and his cynicism about everything and his lack of moral scruple is—actually, we’re invited to see this as a kind of higher wisdom. —

David Frum, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026 Pack a blanket or a warm outer layer Older people have a harder time producing, retaining, and circulating body heat. —

Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026 Lynch retaining seems likely, but Bella’s presence brings nostalgia and star power for the international audience. —

Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025

Verb

His fund has posted disappointing returns and the high costs of retaining talent and building out necessary infrastructure made continuing the firm too difficult, Sandler wrote. —

Hema Parmar, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026 These containers ditch the plastic in favor of silicone while retaining the same look and benefits of classic deli containers—namely, their stackability, one-size-fits-all lid, and lightweight feel. —

Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026 In 2025, Phlur was acquired by the private equity firm TSG Consumer Partners, with Lim retaining the creative director title and an ownership stake. —

Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026 In the news release, Licata also wrote that Fort Worth ISD believes improving student outcomes starts with recruiting, supporting and retaining the strongest teachers in the profession, and the raise is a step in that direction. —

Samuel O’Neal 22, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026 Dobrev insisted that the split was drama-free, with the two committed to retaining a friendly and professional relationship in an interview with E! —

Avalon Hester, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026 For example, installing a new rooftop on the North Stand while retaining capacity was a significant challenge that would have been, in the club’s view, risky in terms of completing the project on time. —

Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2026 Coby White’s status Among the chief tasks for the Hornets is retaining Coby White. —

Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026 Even after his successor is confirmed, Powell could remain on the Fed's policymaking board until 2028, retaining a role in the central bank's interest-rate policy. —

Max Zahn, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for retaining

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Recreation amenities were a key part of the development of the plans, and retention of open space, as was the style of the buildings, the representatives said.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
For a workforce of just under 50,000, this will have long-term implications for recruitment and retention.

— Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026