1
as in denied
to be unwilling to grant
must withhold official approval until all the proper forms have been submitted
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2
as in retained
to continue to have in one's possession or power
withhold some money for your own expenses
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as in suppressed
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Recent Examples of withheld
Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
Shimon Prokupecz, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
In Laredo, according to the women, the guards regularly withheld food and medicine.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Public records and lawsuits show that many in-custody deaths involved serious health care lapses — medication being withheld, delayed care and failure to monitor people with serious illnesses.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
Ashley asked that her last name be withheld to protect her safety.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 5 Sep. 2025
Cross said documents withheld by prosecutors revealed Bray was not the first officer to search the car where Jones' toolbox was found, which means other officers would have overlooked the pendant in earlier searches.
—Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
Pressure is mounting in Congress for lawmakers to compel the DOJ to release all records related to Epstein and Maxwell, with only the personal information of victims withheld.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The boy's name was being withheld by police pending an autopsy.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2025
The name of the man killed in the chase was being withheld Saturday pending notification of his family.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
The withheld funding supports election monitoring, independent media and other pro-democracy programs abroad.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
After the second release, CNN published maintenance records showing problems with closing doors that were also withheld.
—Shimon Prokupecz, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
In Laredo, according to the women, the guards regularly withheld food and medicine.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Public records and lawsuits show that many in-custody deaths involved serious health care lapses — medication being withheld, delayed care and failure to monitor people with serious illnesses.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
Ashley asked that her last name be withheld to protect her safety.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 5 Sep. 2025
Cross said documents withheld by prosecutors revealed Bray was not the first officer to search the car where Jones' toolbox was found, which means other officers would have overlooked the pendant in earlier searches.
—Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
Pressure is mounting in Congress for lawmakers to compel the DOJ to release all records related to Epstein and Maxwell, with only the personal information of victims withheld.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The boy's name was being withheld by police pending an autopsy.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2025
The name of the man killed in the chase was being withheld Saturday pending notification of his family.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for withheld
Verb
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Her lawsuit denied the charges but did not provide more details.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
10 Sep. 2025
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The doctor spent more than 1,300 days incarcerated while repeatedly denied bail.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Canales retained Evero in 2024 with the thought that the defensive coordinator would essentially be the head coach of the defense.—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Fixed and variable factory labor is carefully managed, with core labor retained full-time and trade labor flexed as needed.—
Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Too long submerged in suppressed grief, Zilpha now came up from its depth like any swimmer stroking toward light and sweet air.—
Annie Proulx,
New Yorker,
10 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In one practice, McCarthy refused to throw an easy short pass and opted instead to throw a deeper-developing route.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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While there was plenty of blame to go around following the Giants' 21-6 loss, head coach Brian Daboll seemingly refused to point the finger at Wilson despite his underwhelming performance.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For the past 25 years, the Roadless Area Conservation Rule has kept vital forests and grassland safe from bulldozers, saws, excavators and drilling equipment.—
Ryan Gellert,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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Head coach Éric Chelle, tasked with steadying the ship after recent stumbles, kept his cards close.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The journey is comfortable, with reserved seats, onboard restrooms, and no worries about parking or crowded overlooks.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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Garnish with reserved fennel fronds.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The club rejected her for lack of record.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Combine uneven play with 11 penalties and that’s a cocktail even the Florida student section nauseously rejected.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The rapper, who pleaded not guilty to all charges, has been held at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center since he was arrested in September 2024.—
Daniel S. Levine,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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That means every state budget could be held hostage until the whims of a small fraction of legislators is satisfied.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Withheld.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withheld. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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