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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
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
Crawford withheld judgment on Pulte’s qualifications as the real estate mogul and social media personality faces criticism from lawmakers over his lack of national security experience.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 3 June 2026
By Chris Boyette, CNN A California judge dismissed charges against a dermatologist accused of poisoning her husband with liquid drain cleaner, ruling that the Orange County District Attorney’s Office had withheld evidence from the grand jury that indicted her.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
The statement said the soldier’s identity was being withheld until their family was notified.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 2 June 2026
The circumstances leading up to the crash were not known and the identity of the women was withheld by authorities pending notification of their relatives.
—Nathaniel Percy, Oc Register, 2 June 2026
Any findings are publicly released each month, although the names of deputies and probation officers are withheld in most cases.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
Adjective
The withheld funding supports election monitoring, independent media and other pro-democracy programs abroad.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
Crawford withheld judgment on Pulte’s qualifications as the real estate mogul and social media personality faces criticism from lawmakers over his lack of national security experience.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 3 June 2026
By Chris Boyette, CNN A California judge dismissed charges against a dermatologist accused of poisoning her husband with liquid drain cleaner, ruling that the Orange County District Attorney’s Office had withheld evidence from the grand jury that indicted her.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
The statement said the soldier’s identity was being withheld until their family was notified.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 2 June 2026
The circumstances leading up to the crash were not known and the identity of the women was withheld by authorities pending notification of their relatives.
—Nathaniel Percy, Oc Register, 2 June 2026
Any findings are publicly released each month, although the names of deputies and probation officers are withheld in most cases.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 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 governors, Alfonso Durazo of Sonora and Américo Villarreal Anaya of Tamaulipas, denied any wrongdoing and called accusations against them an attempt to undermine Mexican sovereignty.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Mullin denied the accusations, saying said his agency was not racist.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Moore retained civil rights attorney Ben Crump, a press release from his law firm said Monday.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2026
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The three were retained for another six years, but the justices called the period a stressful attack on the independence of the judiciary.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Liam is slightly more reserved and is the lethal, heavy finisher.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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Fetterman's criticism of Platner marks a break from other Senate Democrats, who have been more reserved on the issue.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
Verb
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The stories below belong to 13 Black women who refused to be reduced to a statistic.—
Ayren Jackson-Cannady,
SELF,
29 May 2026
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Allen refused to unload the bike, which weighed roughly 300 pounds, according to court records.—
Rose Evans
Updated May 29,
Idaho Statesman,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Khloe kept things more Monte Carlo-summer-esque, in a plunging halter top, black capri pants, and thong sandals.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
6 June 2026
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But concerns continued to mount, especially following the 2009 revelation of Iran's Fordow nuclear enrichment facility, which was initially kept secret from the International Atomic Energy Agency.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
6 June 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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The ceasefire hinged on an end to Hezbollah attacks, but the group was not party to the talks and its leader rejected the pact.—
Frederik Pleitgen,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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That ad, like the others, was rejected by WMATA, according to the lawsuit.—
Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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“Withheld.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withheld. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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