as in suppressed
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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
Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
His name is being withheld until his family is notified, the sheriff said.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 28 Mar. 2026
Some residents questioned why the name of the company that plans to use the center to power its artificial intelligence is being withheld.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
Vance also questioned what information Omar allegedly knew and withheld regarding sweeping fraud federal investigators are unraveling in her home state of Minnesota.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 27 Mar. 2026
In the memo to Snelling, White wrote that someone — evidently a school administrator whose name was withheld — had spoken to Pujoe about respecting boundaries with female students four or five times and specifically about his history of driving students in his personal car, White wrote.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The woman’s name is being withheld as is the standard in these cases.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 27 Mar. 2026
Their identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
The suspect’s name is being withheld due to his young age.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The withheld funding supports election monitoring, independent media and other pro-democracy programs abroad.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
The deceased driver's identity was withheld until her family could be notified.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
His name is being withheld until his family is notified, the sheriff said.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 28 Mar. 2026
Some residents questioned why the name of the company that plans to use the center to power its artificial intelligence is being withheld.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
Vance also questioned what information Omar allegedly knew and withheld regarding sweeping fraud federal investigators are unraveling in her home state of Minnesota.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 27 Mar. 2026
In the memo to Snelling, White wrote that someone — evidently a school administrator whose name was withheld — had spoken to Pujoe about respecting boundaries with female students four or five times and specifically about his history of driving students in his personal car, White wrote.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The woman’s name is being withheld as is the standard in these cases.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 27 Mar. 2026
Their identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
The suspect’s name is being withheld due to his young age.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 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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During a court hearing Wednesday morning, Davis' attorney, Simon Steckel, filed a motion to dismiss, which the judge denied.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Hernandez denied any knowledge or responsibility for what went on at the house.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The City of Fort Collins says its drones are programmed to document their flight paths during every single flight, and the video from each flight is also recorded and retained.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Head coach Sean Payton retained him by promoting him to offensive coordinator and, critically, handing him primary play-calling duties.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In a bowl, stir together the eggs, cream, half the cheese, cayenne and reserved shrimp mixture until blended.—
Georgeanne Brennan,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Admission is free, but reserved seating is limited.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In the process, the Bulls refused to shut down players such as center Jalen Smith, who finally was shut down for the season this week after reaggravating a calf injury once again in Wednesday’s game.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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The woman refused any more information and was placed in the women’s ward.—
Kevin Foster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Wacha kept the Braves off the scoreboard while Salvador Perez provided the offense, hitting his first homer of the season and snapping a personal 15-inning scoreless streak.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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Ultimately, an Ohio family that owns the Browns helped buy the Crew and kept it in Columbus.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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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Democrats are pushing for additional restrictions on Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which Thune and Republicans have rejected so far.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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About 2% of authors were caught, and their papers rejected, Nature reported.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Withheld.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withheld. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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