1
as in denying
to be unwilling to grant
must withhold official approval until all the proper forms have been submitted
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as in keeping
to continue to have in one's possession or power
withhold some money for your own expenses
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Recent Examples of withholding
The conditions of the surviving people on board were not known, and authorities are withholding the identity of the person who died until their family can be notified, said Jose Baeza, public information officer for the Laredo Police Department.
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Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Hellyer suggested that Netanyahu was unlikely to respond to rhetoric about the need for Israel to stand down, which would require Washington to look for greater sources of leverage, such as withholding arms sales and aid.
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Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2026
The complaint says the conference ended up withholding over $14 million in revenue distributions and the school had reimburse the conference for legal costs.
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Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 June 2026
These smugglers charge thousands of euros a person and often force their passengers into prostitution or other forms of black market labor by withholding their documents to pay off the debt.
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ABC News,
12 June 2026
That proves crucial in a perversely withholding film that refuses to clarify anything to do with Robin’s past.
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David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
11 June 2026
Proposals range from purchasing tickets, only to leave seats conspicuously empty, to booing the national anthem and withholding any celebration of Iranian goals.
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Shirvin Zeinalzadeh,
The Conversation,
11 June 2026
Harbour isn’t withholding in conversation, exactly, but he’s made clear, to a degree unusual for an actor doing press, that talking about his work is far less important to him than doing it.
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Daniel D'addario,
Variety,
10 June 2026
Councilmember Jose Preciado, who cast a dissenting vote along with McCann to continue the item, supported awarding the funding and cautioned against withholding it.
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Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Hellyer suggested that Netanyahu was unlikely to respond to rhetoric about the need for Israel to stand down, which would require Washington to look for greater sources of leverage, such as withholding arms sales and aid.
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Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2026
The complaint says the conference ended up withholding over $14 million in revenue distributions and the school had reimburse the conference for legal costs.
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Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 June 2026
These smugglers charge thousands of euros a person and often force their passengers into prostitution or other forms of black market labor by withholding their documents to pay off the debt.
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ABC News,
12 June 2026
That proves crucial in a perversely withholding film that refuses to clarify anything to do with Robin’s past.
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David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
11 June 2026
Proposals range from purchasing tickets, only to leave seats conspicuously empty, to booing the national anthem and withholding any celebration of Iranian goals.
—
Shirvin Zeinalzadeh,
The Conversation,
11 June 2026
Harbour isn’t withholding in conversation, exactly, but he’s made clear, to a degree unusual for an actor doing press, that talking about his work is far less important to him than doing it.
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Daniel D'addario,
Variety,
10 June 2026
Councilmember Jose Preciado, who cast a dissenting vote along with McCann to continue the item, supported awarding the funding and cautioned against withholding it.
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Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for withholding
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University of California Health is denying reports that human bodies donated for research and education at UC San Diego in La Jolla were sold to the Navy and the Israel Defense Forces for military medical training.
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And no one is denying the tensions between certain governments.
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One supporter applauded the board for teaching the Bible in classrooms and keeping Sharia law, the Islamic moral code, out of public schools.
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Healthcare economists say giving people access to preventive healthcare saves taxpayers money in the long run by keeping the workforce healthy and relieving pressure on an overburdened system.
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Since Saturday, Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the satirical Cockroach Janta Party, has been camped out in the heart of New Delhi, leading a crowd of protesters who are refusing to leave until the country’s education minister resigns over a national exam system mired in scandal.
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Fortunately for the Yankees, Bednar has returned to his All-Star form in recent weeks, refusing to allow a run over 12 innings and 11 games prior to Thursday’s series opener against the Red Sox.
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On Monday, Eli Collins, VP Product at Google DeepMind, announced the investment in A24, giving the company access to DeepMind’s research, infrastructure, and global reach, which will have an active hand in shaping new workflows, with A24 and its filmmakers retaining full creative control.
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As with other home improvement supplies, retaining current paint colors is smart in case walls need touch-ups or a fresh coat.
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However, late Wednesday night, council members finalized plans, rejecting a proposal that would've raised the building's height and delayed the opening date.
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As LLMs and autonomous workflows proliferate, human judgment in curating, refining, and rejecting AI output becomes increasingly valuable.
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After holding the majors’ worst record for much of the current season, the Angels are tied for last in the AL standings at 34-48 heading into their game against the Athletics on Friday night at Angel Stadium.
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According to Atwal, the Gartner analyst, the rising costs could lead to consumers holding onto their devices longer, leading to fundamental changes to upgrade cycles for products such as smartphones.
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With only a week of freedom under his belt, Cribbs said Powell is declining interviews for now, reentering the world with some trepidation.
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Investors must focus on forward-looking changes and a clear path for value realization, understanding that a declining stock isn't safer if its intrinsic value falls faster.
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The organization is seeking investors willing to accept modest returns in exchange for preserving historic buildings, supporting local businesses and maintaining the character of West Marin communities.
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Travelers will discover that the locals here are extremely passionate about protecting this environment and are eager to educate visitors on preserving the land and wildlife.
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“Withholding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withholding. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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