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retained

[ri-teynd] / rɪˈteɪnd /
ADJECTIVE
kept
Synonyms
STRONGEST
maintained received saved
STRONG
confined contained detained had held included owned possessed remembered reserved restrained secured sustained treasured withheld
WEAK
held-back
Antonyms
STRONG
extroverted lost outgoing
WEAK
disengaged let go refused unemployed wasted
ADJECTIVE
employed
Synonyms
STRONGEST
hired
STRONG
chosen contracted engaged secured selected
Antonyms
WEAK
disengaged let go lost refused unemployed wasted

Example Sentences

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In the majority of those filings, Varidon used an email address at the domain of Holtzman Vogel, a Virginia-based law firm that is often retained by Leo’s organizations.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

He also said he has retained an attorney in El Salvador to investigate whether there are any outstanding warrants for Hernández.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The independent directors have retained law firm Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP, which has brought on AlixPartners as an independent consultant, and there is no definitive timetable for the investigation.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Still, analysts retained a note of caution on calling victory just yet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

But if you pull it out properly, with your thumb covering the neck, the water is retained within the sphere until you lift your thumb.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan