Retaining and Using

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Using and retaining are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Using" instead the word "Retaining" as a noun or an adjective.

Nearby Words: retain, retained, retainer

Using noun - An act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly).

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Retaining and using are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Retaining" instead the word "Using" as a noun or an adjective.

Nearby Word: use

Both Sides was entirely recorded by Phil at his home studio, retaining the pop stylings but using a starker, more intimate production.

Source: Music / Phil Collins
Mekakucity Actors: Both Episodes 1 and 11 begin with Shintaro and his power, the Retaining Eyes Snake, using Ayano's voice and form, having vague conversations about memory.

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The betrayal by his own men and the kindness of the monks inspired him to change his life, and he started using his newfound shapeshifting powers (he can change into anything he can imagine, but always retaining the same colors) to battle crime as "Plastic Man".

Source: Comic Book / Plastic Man

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