MISALLOCATED Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

misallocated

verb

past tense of misallocate

as in withheld

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As of publication, the victim's identity is being withheld until the next of kin is notified.

— Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
No Have you ever been charged or convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, including an adjudication of guilt withheld?

— Michelle Whitman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of withheld

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According to its June 30, 2026 petition, the IRS disallowed several million dollars in business deductions.

— Carolyn Schenck, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Roope Hintz scored in the fourth round of the shootout and the Dallas Stars beat Colorado 3-2 on Wednesday night in a game where the Avalanche had two early goals disallowed.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of disallowed

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Western Commissioner Rick Lett said the event permit application has been handled with guidance from the county's legal adviser, and that if the H Highway bridge had been out, the county likely would have denied the application.

— Glory Reitz, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
Ethiopian authorities previously have accused Eritrea of supporting the TPLF, an allegation Eritrea has denied.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of denied

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Immigration officials have defended the shooting, saying Belgal refused to exit the vehicle and the agent didn't know there was a child in the backseat.

— Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
Allegedly, King Charles has urged Harry and William to make amends, but William has refused.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 13 Oct. 2026

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