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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
Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Mike Lee of Utah, Rick Scott of Florida and Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, withheld their votes and huddled with Thune at the back of the chamber.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 10 Nov. 2025
The monthly and daily income withheld was calculated.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 10 Nov. 2025
But as his humanity gives way to myth, Vader remains haunted by the promises of the dark side, seeking the ultimate power that his master has hinted at but withheld — the power to conquer death itself.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Another soldier, who also asked for his name to be withheld for safety reasons, told CNN the Russian military continues to press forward with large numbers of men.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
Anderson and Eckard's lawsuit against the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) alleges the league excluded them from official photos after the protest and even withheld their medals.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
His push for more layoffs during the government shutdown is only the latest blow, following months of firings, canceled grants and withheld funds.
—Amy Maxmen, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2025
Some top Democrats have withheld endorsements, and his support skews heavily toward younger voters.
—NPR, 3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
The withheld funding supports election monitoring, independent media and other pro-democracy programs abroad.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
But custodians are required to cite the specific statutory basis for any record withheld under an exemption.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Mike Lee of Utah, Rick Scott of Florida and Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, withheld their votes and huddled with Thune at the back of the chamber.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 10 Nov. 2025
The monthly and daily income withheld was calculated.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 10 Nov. 2025
But as his humanity gives way to myth, Vader remains haunted by the promises of the dark side, seeking the ultimate power that his master has hinted at but withheld — the power to conquer death itself.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Another soldier, who also asked for his name to be withheld for safety reasons, told CNN the Russian military continues to press forward with large numbers of men.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
Anderson and Eckard's lawsuit against the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) alleges the league excluded them from official photos after the protest and even withheld their medals.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
His push for more layoffs during the government shutdown is only the latest blow, following months of firings, canceled grants and withheld funds.
—Amy Maxmen, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2025
Some top Democrats have withheld endorsements, and his support skews heavily toward younger voters.
—NPR, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for withheld
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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The Supreme Court also previously denied an appeal filed by Davis in 2020.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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That defeat denied Indianapolis a playoff appearance and infuriated the man in charge of it all.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Elsewhere in the state, the Democrats retained their Supreme Court seats and the Democrats won the Pittsburgh mayoral race, the Philadelphia district attorney election and other key races.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Democrats retained a majority on Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Whisk in eggs, corn syrup, reserved bourbon, and butter until well combined.—
Kathryn Gregory,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Nov. 2025
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While sales in the US, the world’s biggest market, fell by a more reserved 9%, the drop comes after several recent yearly contractions.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Google, Meta, Microsoft’s LinkedIn, and Elon Musk’s X have all delayed, adjusted, or flat-out refused to launch AI products because of the bloc’s laws.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
10 Nov. 2025
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And the defense refused to yield.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Johnson has kept the House out of session since mid-September after Republicans passed a bill to continue government funding.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
11 Nov. 2025
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After winning 3-0 at home to Leeds United last weekend, Sunday’s result marked the first time that Brighton had kept consecutive Premier League clean sheets since February.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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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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Still, this is early days, and there have been similar drugs which looked promising at the beginning but were later rejected due to safety concerns, Nadar said.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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That can feel quite personal, and maybe the parents feel rejected too.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Withheld.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withheld. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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