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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
Jennifer Hansler, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
The internal affairs report given to the Herald was heavily redacted, with several full pages and other passages withheld.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
The woman’s identity was withheld by police pending notification of her relatives.
—Nathaniel Percy, Oc Register, 20 May 2026
The team is currently trying to obtain evidence in Short’s case file, including the only full, unredacted autopsy report that’s been withheld by the Los Angeles Police Department for almost 80 years.
—Peter White, Deadline, 19 May 2026
In his conversation with Fortune on Tuesday, Breslow denied that Bolt withheld funds from the staff.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 19 May 2026
The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending proper family notification.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Would doctors have withheld a relatively minor procedure that would prevent imminent death of a young adult with (potentially) a full life ahead because the proxy refused to give permission?
—Adam W. Gaffney, STAT, 18 May 2026
Their faces have been blurred and their names have been withheld for their safety.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 18 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
That’s in part because much of the CDC’s global work is funded through the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief program – but the State Department has withheld roughly $700 million from the CDC for the PEPFAR program this year, according to health policy analyst sources.
—Jennifer Hansler, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
The internal affairs report given to the Herald was heavily redacted, with several full pages and other passages withheld.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
The woman’s identity was withheld by police pending notification of her relatives.
—Nathaniel Percy, Oc Register, 20 May 2026
The team is currently trying to obtain evidence in Short’s case file, including the only full, unredacted autopsy report that’s been withheld by the Los Angeles Police Department for almost 80 years.
—Peter White, Deadline, 19 May 2026
In his conversation with Fortune on Tuesday, Breslow denied that Bolt withheld funds from the staff.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 19 May 2026
The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending proper family notification.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Would doctors have withheld a relatively minor procedure that would prevent imminent death of a young adult with (potentially) a full life ahead because the proxy refused to give permission?
—Adam W. Gaffney, STAT, 18 May 2026
Their faces have been blurred and their names have been withheld for their safety.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for withheld
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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
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The couple's attorneys did not respond to USA TODAY's request for comment on May 20 but have denied all the allegations in court records.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
21 May 2026
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But the Hawks, last Thursday, denied the Sixers permission for the interview.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The rooms The eight villas—of which four have views of the Philippine Sea and the ‘Naked Island’ sandbank on the horizon—have largely retained their pre-typhoon blueprint and wood-and-wicker decor.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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The new map retained only one district that would have been considered competitive in the 2024 presidential election.—
Ashley Wu,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Sam, however, is a pretty reserved guy with a modest voice.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
23 May 2026
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Recognized as the world's largest single-day sporting event, the Indy 500 is expected to draw approximately 350,000-plus fans, with reserved grandstand seating already selling out for the second consecutive year.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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During Britney Spears’ DUI arrest in Ventura County in March, the pop star, at points, refused to comply with law enforcement, denying being under the influence and offering to make lasagna for officers rather than exit her car, video and reporting released by various outlets Thursday showed.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
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But at check-in, Wood says employees questioned the family and refused to issue them passes.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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Carbajal isn’t the only business owner who says fear of immigration agents kept customers home.—
Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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The pair have since kept their wedding plans tightly under wraps.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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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
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The comments came two weeks after the House rejected DeSantis’ push to pass bills to expand vaccine exemptions for children entering public schools and to install consumer-friendly regulations on artificial intelligence products and companies.—
Gray Rohrer,
Sun Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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Bianco launched a voter‑fraud investigation after a local group claimed the county counted roughly 46,000 more ballots than were received, a claim election officials rejected.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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“Withheld.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withheld. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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