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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
Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 19 June 2026
But the team’s observations showed that even when pollen was withheld, the Heliconius butterflies still lived much longer than their non-pollen feeding relatives.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
But concerns persist about evidence that important documents are still being withheld.
—Daniel Ruetenik, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Even in school districts with strong policies protecting recess, 60% of schools still withheld it for poor behavior and 69% withheld it for incomplete academic work.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
Missouri alleges that Lorex withheld information on its material ties to the Chinese government from consumers and retailers in the state.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 15 June 2026
The man’s identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2026
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
Portions of the Freedom of Information Act response were withheld on the basis of an ongoing investigation.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 11 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
Was the information deliberately withheld?
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 19 June 2026
But the team’s observations showed that even when pollen was withheld, the Heliconius butterflies still lived much longer than their non-pollen feeding relatives.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
But concerns persist about evidence that important documents are still being withheld.
—Daniel Ruetenik, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Even in school districts with strong policies protecting recess, 60% of schools still withheld it for poor behavior and 69% withheld it for incomplete academic work.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
Missouri alleges that Lorex withheld information on its material ties to the Chinese government from consumers and retailers in the state.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 15 June 2026
The man’s identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2026
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
Portions of the Freedom of Information Act response were withheld on the basis of an ongoing investigation.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 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 guilty plea was a stunning reversal for Heuermann who, according to his lawyer, tearfully denied being responsible for the killings after his arrest in 2023.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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The court filings said that Roa denied any involvement in the conspiracy.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s Prosperity Party retained its large parliamentary majority in recent elections overshadowed by unrest in Africa’s second-most-populous country.—
Jenny Vaughan,
semafor.com,
22 June 2026
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One-year-old Kohen Wiley, his mother and a family friend were in the vehicle at the time, according to Ben Crump Law, which has been retained by the victim's family.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Adjective
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While Kafka is a bit more of a reserved personality, he’s been described as a coach who’s personable and can work with anyone.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Even in recordings from the ’90s, Alfa displays a reserved but expressive personality, and a talent for fusing disparate sounds fluidly together.—
H.D. Angel,
Pitchfork,
16 June 2026
Verb
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One, Sam Hentges, apparently refused to wear it at all, appearing in the traditional cap the Giants wear the other 161 games.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Sojourner Truth refused to be defined by the stereotypes society tried to construct about her.—
Jocelyn Frye,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2026
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Following their arrival, word spread among law enforcement at Kansas City Stadium (aka Arrowhead) that the King and Queen were en route — and the path to the VVIP (yes, very very) entrance was cleared by FBI officials, who kept fans away from the area.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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Lynn's infectious personality and ongoing quest for selfies made her someone that everyone wanted to know, and her sharp wit kept readers coming back for more.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
20 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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Officials in Hood County, Texas, for example, rejected a proposal for a six-month moratorium after a state senator urged the Texas attorney general to intervene and prevent the measure.—
Rachel Mural,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
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New Delhi, however, rejected the claim, insisting the ceasefire was the result of direct bilateral talks with Pakistan.—
Kyra Colah,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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“Withheld.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withheld. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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