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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
Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Current law says only those accused of murder or treason can have bail withheld, but this language expands that possibility to other offenses, such as misdemeanors.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 6 Mar. 2026
In a statement on social media, the Department of Justice said the interview summaries -- known as FBI 302 reports -- were initially withheld from the January release of millions of pages of DOJ documents related to Jeffrey Epstein because they were believed to be duplicative of other documents.
—James Hill, ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Fellow outfielder Drew Gilbert (left shoulder impingement) is scheduled to begin hitting on Wednesday, but is still being withheld from throwing.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
An adviser to Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, who asked for his name to be withheld, told me that the Lebanese government has few options.
—Justin Salhani, The Dial, 5 Mar. 2026
The women's names were being withheld pending notifications of their next of kin, the DPS says, but one was in her 30s, another in her 60s and the third was in her 80s.
—Brian Dakss, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
The new higher exemption levels may mean that too much was withheld in taxes.
—Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
That would mean that if an officer feels threatened, their name will temporarily be withheld from public records.
—Gabriel Velasquez Neira, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 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 woman’s attorney alleges ICE intentionally withheld the family’s location, preventing legal efforts to stop the deportation.
—Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Current law says only those accused of murder or treason can have bail withheld, but this language expands that possibility to other offenses, such as misdemeanors.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 6 Mar. 2026
In a statement on social media, the Department of Justice said the interview summaries -- known as FBI 302 reports -- were initially withheld from the January release of millions of pages of DOJ documents related to Jeffrey Epstein because they were believed to be duplicative of other documents.
—James Hill, ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Fellow outfielder Drew Gilbert (left shoulder impingement) is scheduled to begin hitting on Wednesday, but is still being withheld from throwing.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
An adviser to Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, who asked for his name to be withheld, told me that the Lebanese government has few options.
—Justin Salhani, The Dial, 5 Mar. 2026
The women's names were being withheld pending notifications of their next of kin, the DPS says, but one was in her 30s, another in her 60s and the third was in her 80s.
—Brian Dakss, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
The new higher exemption levels may mean that too much was withheld in taxes.
—Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
That would mean that if an officer feels threatened, their name will temporarily be withheld from public records.
—Gabriel Velasquez Neira, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 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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Earlier this week, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles denied Ricks' request to commute his death sentence or grant a 90-day reprieve.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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The board denied renewal of Green Dot Locke High charter by a 4-3 vote, citing lower performance compared to traditional schools.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Sites that fail to comply could face civil action from the parents of kids who viewed pornography or anyone whose data is unlawfully retained.—
Chloe Albanesius,
PC Magazine,
9 Mar. 2026
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Funds advised by Permira, as well as other existing shareholders including Carlyle, retained a minority investment in the firm.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
9 Mar. 2026
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This means all hardware resources—CPU, RAM, and storage—are 100% reserved for you.—
Gabriel Zamora,
PC Magazine,
8 Mar. 2026
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Add sherry to reserved skillet, bring to a simmer over medium.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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Reporters from outlets that refused to consent to the new rules, including those from the Associated Press, have continued reporting on the military from outside the building.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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The judge reminded the court that Cox filed the motion in January 2026 and refused to delay the hearing.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Mar. 2026
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The average stay there is only nine days, according to ICE data, but some detainees have been kept for months amid court cases or logistical issues related to deportation.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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The third-year swingman hasn’t totaled less than 17 points in his last eight games and kept the fireworks going against the Heat.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
7 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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Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown rejected Beverly Hills’ apology after police shut down his private All-Star Weekend event, citing financial and reputational harm.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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In Shelley’s novel, the lonely creature demands a romantic companion after he is rejected by humanity.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Withheld.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withheld. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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