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as in denied
to be unwilling to grant
must withhold official approval until all the proper forms have been submitted
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as in retained
to continue to have in one's possession or power
withhold some money for your own expenses
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Recent Examples of withheld
Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
Nicole F. Roberts, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The opera company claims it is owed millions in donations that have been withheld.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Portions of the Freedom of Information Act response were withheld on the basis of an ongoing investigation.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
For example, child support garnishments can result in a substantial portion of benefits being withheld, while federal tax levies and student loan collections are typically subject to different limitations.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Especially when Democrats have controlled the House, the Congressional Black Caucus has withheld its vote in order to make policy changes, said Christian Grose, a University of Southern California political science professor.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 8 June 2026
For example, prosecutors alleged that Kapoor withheld payroll taxes from employees but failed to turn that money over to the government, effectively stealing from his own employees.
—Jay Weaver
june 6, Miami Herald, 6 June 2026
In 2013, Southern Stars players were blackmailed into obeying instructions by having their salaries withheld.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 4 June 2026
Even if the previously Bass endorsing Raman withheld support for the Mayor, the bulk of her vote would surely go to the incumbent.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 3 June 2026
Adjective
The withheld funding supports election monitoring, independent media and other pro-democracy programs abroad.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
Thousands of fishermen are trapped on these boats, their passports withheld, wages docked, and basic medical care denied.
—Nicole F. Roberts, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The opera company claims it is owed millions in donations that have been withheld.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Portions of the Freedom of Information Act response were withheld on the basis of an ongoing investigation.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
For example, child support garnishments can result in a substantial portion of benefits being withheld, while federal tax levies and student loan collections are typically subject to different limitations.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Especially when Democrats have controlled the House, the Congressional Black Caucus has withheld its vote in order to make policy changes, said Christian Grose, a University of Southern California political science professor.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 8 June 2026
For example, prosecutors alleged that Kapoor withheld payroll taxes from employees but failed to turn that money over to the government, effectively stealing from his own employees.
—Jay Weaver
june 6, Miami Herald, 6 June 2026
In 2013, Southern Stars players were blackmailed into obeying instructions by having their salaries withheld.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 4 June 2026
Even if the previously Bass endorsing Raman withheld support for the Mayor, the bulk of her vote would surely go to the incumbent.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for withheld
Adjective
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In the specialized program, Levasseur received a different treatment called radically open dialectical behavior therapy, which focuses on tapping into suppressed emotions and helping people move away from black-and-white thinking patterns.—
Kate Snow,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
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General Manager Ken Holland hinted at potentially being done after trading center Phillip Danault for a draft pick in December and acquiring Panarin at a suppressed price in February, though he has been known to under-promise often and, sometimes, over-deliver.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But ever since Hay filed his civil suit against Combs, the musician’s attorneys have fiercely denied his allegations.—
Elizabeth Wagmeister,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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Khan, who has denied wrongdoing, led the court’s controversial push for arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Phillips retained his role as the first-team slot corner for most of the spring.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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At the same time, the Ellisons have retained Jeffrey Kessler to get in the legal octagon for them if the state throws down.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
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Garnish with the reserved bacon and some fresh thyme, and dinner is served.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
2 Dec. 2025
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Add reserved chicken and greens to soup.—
Kathryn Gregory,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Dec. 2025
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When insurance twice refused to cover a nearly $800,000-a-year drug that Paxton Pope’s doctor believed could dramatically reduce his frequent seizures, his family initially braced for a serious medical setback.—
Vicky Nguyen,
NBC news,
11 Dec. 2025
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While most Democratic senators pushed to keep the shutdown going as Republicans refused to negotiate, a small group of centrist Democrats struck a deal with Majority Leader John Thune for a future health care vote, with no guarantee of success, in exchange for their votes to reopen the government.—
Mary Clare Jalonick,
Fortune,
11 Dec. 2025
Verb
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James sat out Friday night against Boston with sciatica, which kept him sidelined for the first 14 games this season, and left foot joint arthritis.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 2025
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Edmonds missed the ensuing free throw, but Punch kept the possession alive by knocking the ball off of a North Texas player.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Observations at the event showed that the drone’s air intake is mounted on the upper surface of the fuselage, while its engine exhaust is semi-concealed.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Dec. 2025
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Watch it for its skin-deep enticement, its powerful visual devices, but also its concealed malignancy.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Ivan said that while he is allowed to communicate with his youngest brothers, his requests to visit have been rejected by those in charge.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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The employee rejected his advances and reported it to supervisors, Golf Digest reported.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Withheld.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withheld. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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