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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
Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
Several accounts and posts, including those of Acharya and Mani, were withheld in India.
—Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026
Wage garnishment allows a portion of your paycheck to be withheld to repay the debt, while a bank levy can freeze and potentially seize funds from your account.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
The outlet reported that the parents also withheld food from their children as punishment.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
The victim’s identity was withheld by police, pending notification of her relatives.
—Nathaniel Percy, Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
The judge, though, withheld judgment on whether Nathan’s The Agency Group could be held liable.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
Her identity is being withheld until next of kin notifications are made.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Eric Swalwell also zeroed out withholdings on his congressional salary in 2023 and withheld just $2,580 the year before, effectively delaying payment of his federal taxes in a move that incurred penalties.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The withheld funding supports election monitoring, independent media and other pro-democracy programs abroad.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
Since 2022, the European Commission has withheld funds to Hungary over concerns about its democratic backsliding and judicial independence.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
Several accounts and posts, including those of Acharya and Mani, were withheld in India.
—Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026
Wage garnishment allows a portion of your paycheck to be withheld to repay the debt, while a bank levy can freeze and potentially seize funds from your account.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
The outlet reported that the parents also withheld food from their children as punishment.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
The victim’s identity was withheld by police, pending notification of her relatives.
—Nathaniel Percy, Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
The judge, though, withheld judgment on whether Nathan’s The Agency Group could be held liable.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
Her identity is being withheld until next of kin notifications are made.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Eric Swalwell also zeroed out withholdings on his congressional salary in 2023 and withheld just $2,580 the year before, effectively delaying payment of his federal taxes in a move that incurred penalties.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for withheld
Adjective
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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
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Supervising sound editor Alastair Sirkett told IndieWire that Peter Claffey’s big, former-rugby-player frame really helps that moment sing with suppressed panic.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The same City who denied Arsenal title glory in 2023 and 2024.—
Nnamdi Onyeagwara,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Jordan was then interviewed by a private investigator hired by Jackson’s attorneys, and denied being molested by the singer.—
Amelia McDonell-Parry,
Rolling Stone,
22 Apr. 2026
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The bats retained plenty of heat while in a cargo hold during the flight from the East Coast.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2026
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One study found that those who used ChatGPT retained significantly less than those who relied on traditional methods such as study groups.—
Catherine Thorbecke,
Boston Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Stir together 1/4 cup of the reserved cola mixture and remaining 1/4 cup bourbon in a small bowl, then brush evenly over warm cake.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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Through Sapphire Reserve Experiences, cardholders receive special shopping perks and access to a reserved experience located on the second green, featuring premium seating, complimentary refreshments, private restrooms and more.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, Larysa was stuck in Belarus, a country allied with Russia that Nataliia despised and had refused to move to, despite her daughter’s many pleas.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Nuggets refused to engage, declining to respond on the off day.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang, Erik Karlsson, Bryan Rust, Ben Kindel, Parker Wotherspoon, Blake Lizotte and Connor Dewar also missed Saturday’s game against Washington, which kept its faint playoff hopes alive.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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That mix of nature and physical movement kept me grounded.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Kentucky lawmakers will likely let our columnist Joe Gerth down again by overriding the veto of a bill that would allow 18-, 19- and 20-year-olds to carry concealed guns.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Apr. 2026
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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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Prosecutors said Maya’s ballot was counted in the recall election, but rejected the following year.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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The shareholders, however, rejected WBD CEO David Zaslav‘s lucrative compensation package, sending a message to its board in the process.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Withheld.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withheld. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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