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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
Jc Reindl, Freep.com, 23 Jan. 2026
There will also be operational spending withheld in public safety departments, including the Department of Corrections and Illinois State Police, though Correa said the departments’ ability to provide services will not be affected.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Dwarkesh also allegedly withheld bathroom breaks from the children as a form of punishment, per the suit.
—Joe Brandt, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
His name is being withheld due to his age.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
Critics have noted that section 4475 does not provide any way for an individual to recover the tax if it is erroneously withheld.
—Carrie Brandon Elliot, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
And, if federal officials determine a state has misused funds, they can be withheld, reduced or clawed back.
—Jillian Taylor, StateImpact, 6 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
Adjective
The withheld funding supports election monitoring, independent media and other pro-democracy programs abroad.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
Additionally, the lawsuit claims oil companies began in the 1980s to halt their research on advanced battery chemistries and hybrid electric motors, withheld market-ready hybrid engine prototypes and took up patent litigation to stifle innovators.
—Jc Reindl, Freep.com, 23 Jan. 2026
There will also be operational spending withheld in public safety departments, including the Department of Corrections and Illinois State Police, though Correa said the departments’ ability to provide services will not be affected.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Dwarkesh also allegedly withheld bathroom breaks from the children as a form of punishment, per the suit.
—Joe Brandt, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
His name is being withheld due to his age.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
Critics have noted that section 4475 does not provide any way for an individual to recover the tax if it is erroneously withheld.
—Carrie Brandon Elliot, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
And, if federal officials determine a state has misused funds, they can be withheld, reduced or clawed back.
—Jillian Taylor, StateImpact, 6 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for withheld
Adjective
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Letting muscles weaken suppressed genes involved in mitochondrial function and energy production in particular, including genes that are essential for muscle endurance and recovery.—
Bonnie Tsui,
The Atlantic,
14 Jan. 2026
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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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On Monday, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles had denied Thompson's request to commute his death sentence to a lesser penalty.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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Tehran has denied the allegations.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The university subsequently retained the law firm Perkins Coie to conduct an independent investigation.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Data is collected deliberately, retained indefinitely, enriched with other datasets and analyzed by increasingly powerful AI systems.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Three-day general admission passes start at $549; general admission and shuttle combo packages start at $669; Rhinestone Saloon admission passes start at $974; Corral reserved seating starts at $1,199; Corral standing pit access starts at $1,899.—
Holly Alvarado,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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The Grammy shine for Harry’s House overshadowed the reality that the music was growing cozy and reserved.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Hundreds of vehicles were caught in traffic jams on the outskirts of Islamabad, where many refused to turn back despite warnings.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Jan. 2026
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At that time, the Turlock City Council refused to allocate a symbolic $1 and a letter of support that would have unlocked more than $270,000 in state funding for the city's only low-barrier shelter.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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After evening fell, a somber, sorrowful crowd in the hundreds kept a vigil by the memorial.—
Jack Brook,
Twin Cities,
25 Jan. 2026
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Those kept the Celtics within striking distance amid a deluge of 3-pointers from the hot-shooting Bulls, who made their first six of the final quarter.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 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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Earlier, Senate Democrats rejected Republican proposals to address their demands through an executive order or separate legislation, which would not require the existing measure to go back through the House.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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Among other measures, the settlement stipulates that Columbia won't consider race in admissions, programming or hiring, will provide a demographic and academics breakdown of all rejected and admitted students, and will review its international admissions process.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Withheld.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withheld. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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