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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
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
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In instances when those requests were denied, workers often chose to resign instead of putting their health at risk.William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 6 Jan. 2025
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Will Howard wanted to get on stage after the Rose Bowl, but a bowl employee denied him.Cameron Teague Robinson, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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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
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Vacheron has always been more stately, more reserved, and in a way more true to its history than Patek and Audemars Piguet have been.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2025
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Abel describes herself as an extrovert who thrives on storytelling and adventure, while Andy is more reserved and content with a quieter life.Maria Morava, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The Playoff tripled in size this year, but the committee kept its evaluation process mostly the same.Jayna Bardahl, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Rodgers joined the Jets last season and immediately suffered an injury that kept him out of action all year.Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Also, the plaintiffs’ attorneys wrote that numerous courts have held First Amendment rights exist in libraries.Jim Saunders, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Yet the game held more significance for sentimental reasons given the mammoth trade intertwining the two teams’ futures.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Operational, commercial, and technological synergies will be preserved through agreements to ensure continuity, enhance speed, and reduce costs.Joe Cornell, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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The agreement preserved DeSantis’ control over the district, while allowing for a new development plan to be crafted.Skyler Swisher, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Cold Water’s draw is therefore palpable, with Lincoln playing a repressed man who moves to a Scottish village and strikes up a relationship with an enigmatic neighbor, played by the always brilliant Ewen Bremner.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2024
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During Assad's rule, dissent and criticism of authorities were severely repressed and extremely dangerous, if not fatal.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The rationale for the legislation is that Congress doesn’t want despots in North Korea or Russia or Iran or China to have reams of private and personal information on half of the country.New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2025
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Plan something special in your personal life to make the most of this energy.Kyle Thomas, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Withheld.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withheld. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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