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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
Jillian Taylor, StateImpact, 6 Jan. 2026
Kaegi supplied four years of federal and state returns but withheld details about his deductions.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
The New York Times withheld some details in advance about the US Bay of Pigs invasion, and for months delayed a story on national security administration warrantless wiretapping during the Bush administration after White House officials said the story’s publication would endanger American lives.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 4 Jan. 2026
Neff also allegedly withheld information about potential biases in the case from a grand jury, according to the two officials.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2026
Police initially withheld his identity due to his age.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Advocates and providers are warning that if federal funding is withheld, legitimate day cares in Minnesota won't be able to survive.
—Conor Wight, CBS News, 1 Jan. 2026
In that case, $1 is withheld for every $3 earned above the limit until the month full retirement age is reached.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 30 Dec. 2025
But custodians are required to cite the specific statutory basis for any record withheld under an exemption.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 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
And, if federal officials determine a state has misused funds, they can be withheld, reduced or clawed back.
—Jillian Taylor, StateImpact, 6 Jan. 2026
Kaegi supplied four years of federal and state returns but withheld details about his deductions.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
The New York Times withheld some details in advance about the US Bay of Pigs invasion, and for months delayed a story on national security administration warrantless wiretapping during the Bush administration after White House officials said the story’s publication would endanger American lives.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 4 Jan. 2026
Neff also allegedly withheld information about potential biases in the case from a grand jury, according to the two officials.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2026
Police initially withheld his identity due to his age.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Advocates and providers are warning that if federal funding is withheld, legitimate day cares in Minnesota won't be able to survive.
—Conor Wight, CBS News, 1 Jan. 2026
In that case, $1 is withheld for every $3 earned above the limit until the month full retirement age is reached.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 30 Dec. 2025
But custodians are required to cite the specific statutory basis for any record withheld under an exemption.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 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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At the time, ICE had requested local officials hold him in jail, but that request was denied, the affidavit said.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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The agency that was set to investigate before being denied access to evidence and case materials is called the Force Investigations Unit of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, part of the Department of Public Safety.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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America’s public health report card is in, and New Hampshire has retained its crown as the country’s healthiest state.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Dubai retained its clear lead among Gulf real estate markets last year, with buyers spending 541 billion dirhams ($147 billion) on residential property in the emirate in 2025, some 27% more than the year before.—
Dominic Dudley,
semafor.com,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Free, or $32 for a reserved seat and book copy.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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Stir in the reserved sausage, beans and turnip greens.—
Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
6 Jan. 2026
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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But Daniels kept getting hurt this season, managing to start only seven games and getting shut down in December after a series of injuries to his left knee, right hamstring and left elbow.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
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While rebounding kept the Horned Frogs in the game early, the offense finally picked up until the mistakes piled up down the stretch.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 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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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 11 Jan. 2026.
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