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1
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
Lorie Konish, CNBC, 4 Jan. 2025
For every $2 in earnings above the limit, $1 in benefits is withheld.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 4 Jan. 2025
But trouble began when some House Freedom Caucus members withheld their votes at first, not answering when their name was called.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
Determining the origins of the virus is a complex scientific challenge under any circumstances, but the task has been further complicated by political disputes and accusations from international researchers that China has withheld crucial evidence.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
The identities of the victims and additional details about the drivers are being withheld under Marsy’s Law.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2025
Hollis pleaded no contest to child neglect charges and served probation – though adjudication was withheld and she was not convicted.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
Whether the evidence was withheld intentionally has not been determined.
—Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
The student, an American citizen, requested that her name be withheld to avoid identifying her mother and father, who are undocumented immigrants from Puebla, Mexico.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2025
Verb
For every $3 in earnings above the limit, $1 in benefits is withheld.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 4 Jan. 2025
For every $2 in earnings above the limit, $1 in benefits is withheld.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 4 Jan. 2025
But trouble began when some House Freedom Caucus members withheld their votes at first, not answering when their name was called.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
Determining the origins of the virus is a complex scientific challenge under any circumstances, but the task has been further complicated by political disputes and accusations from international researchers that China has withheld crucial evidence.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
The identities of the victims and additional details about the drivers are being withheld under Marsy’s Law.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2025
Hollis pleaded no contest to child neglect charges and served probation – though adjudication was withheld and she was not convicted.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
Whether the evidence was withheld intentionally has not been determined.
—Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
The student, an American citizen, requested that her name be withheld to avoid identifying her mother and father, who are undocumented immigrants from Puebla, Mexico.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for withheld
Verb
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In a statement to PEOPLE on Saturday, April 12, Combs' legal team denied the allegations leveled by Manzaro.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Kyle Larson has been denied a spot in NASCAR's history books for now after falling short of his attempt to win all three races in a race weekend, finishing second in the Craftsman Truck Series race in Bristol.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Leicester have retained their former men’s training ground, Belvoir Drive, just outside the city centre, which is situated in a housing estate, and there is so far no information on the Land Registry of a sale.—
Rob Tanner,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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Producers hold onto their rights and their IP and the value from our spend is retained in the UK, not across the Atlantic.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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My ticket was for travel with up to six others in a reserved couchette cabin.—
Carlton Reid,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Sprinkle tops evenly with reserved sugar-flour mixture (about 1 1/2 teaspoons each).—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
28 May 2025
Verb
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Alli Jo refuted that everyone hated Carolina, claiming that Carolina kept to herself and did not interact with the majority of the women.—
Dana Rose Falcone,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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The couple kept their second pregnancy under wraps, making Thunder and Saint's debuts a surprise.—
Nasha Smith,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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During 9/11, people walked down the stairs in single file and held the door open for each other.—
Rascal Kemble-Curry,
New York Daily News,
22 Mar. 2025
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Ensign said the Department of Homeland Security is complying with the law during deportations, and people could file challenges individually in Texas, where they were held before being sent to El Salvador.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Some sets were constructed in Toronto, disassembled and shipped out and have now been preserved for a potential second season.—
Amber Dowling,
IndieWire,
9 Apr. 2025
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Yet Flores would like to see our historic places — which are in fact the city’s Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH) — not preserved.—
Bruce D Coons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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As a reminder, here's how Scorsese and the three-time Oscar winner worked together to make romantic sublimation and repressed emotions weirdly sensual.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
21 May 2025
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Tensions soared in 2016 when the government attempted to impose French in English-speaking regions’ schools and courts, igniting protests that security forces violently repressed.—
Nalova Akua,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2025
Adjective
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With traces of Bergman but also Chekhov and Ibsen, the film explores the volatile power of art and the cost of making highly personal work.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
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Also covers personal liability, personal belongings, dwelling and other structures and loss of use Does not cover Flood insurance, water damage and mold that has built up slowly over time, high-value personal items Terms apply.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
24 May 2025
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“Withheld.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withheld. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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