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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2
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
John Aguilar, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
Several Bay Area Democrats withheld support, including Assembly members Diane Papan of San Mateo, Liz Ortega of Hayward and Josh Becker of Menlo Park.
—Kate Talerico, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Limp Bizkit, so far, have withheld any answers.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2025
The White House has repeatedly withheld money previously appropriated by Congress, with minimal pushback from GOP lawmakers.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2025
On that same day, Rodriguez allegedly withheld food, water and medical care from Noel and left him in an undisclosed location.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2025
Hours later, a 16-year-old suspect, whose identity is being withheld, surrendered to the Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office, per the statement.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
The medical examiner’s office publicly announced Keating’s identification in August, along with those of 26-year-old Ryan Fitzgerald and a woman whose name was withheld at her family’s request.
—Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
In Laredo, according to the women, the guards regularly withheld food and medicine.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
The withheld funding supports election monitoring, independent media and other pro-democracy programs abroad.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The male driver’s identity is being withheld pending identification by the coroner’s office and notification of family.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
Several Bay Area Democrats withheld support, including Assembly members Diane Papan of San Mateo, Liz Ortega of Hayward and Josh Becker of Menlo Park.
—Kate Talerico, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Limp Bizkit, so far, have withheld any answers.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2025
The White House has repeatedly withheld money previously appropriated by Congress, with minimal pushback from GOP lawmakers.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2025
On that same day, Rodriguez allegedly withheld food, water and medical care from Noel and left him in an undisclosed location.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2025
Hours later, a 16-year-old suspect, whose identity is being withheld, surrendered to the Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office, per the statement.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
The medical examiner’s office publicly announced Keating’s identification in August, along with those of 26-year-old Ryan Fitzgerald and a woman whose name was withheld at her family’s request.
—Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
In Laredo, according to the women, the guards regularly withheld food and medicine.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for withheld
Verb
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Her lawsuit denied the charges but did not provide more details.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
10 Sep. 2025
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The doctor spent more than 1,300 days incarcerated while repeatedly denied bail.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Canales retained Evero in 2024 with the thought that the defensive coordinator would essentially be the head coach of the defense.—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Fixed and variable factory labor is carefully managed, with core labor retained full-time and trade labor flexed as needed.—
Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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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But the friendship fell apart earlier this year when Farage refused to echo Musk’s support for Robinson, the founder of the now-defunct anti-immigration English Defence League (EDL), who was previously jailed for being in contempt of court by repeating false accusations about a Syrian refugee.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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After handling raw chicken, an employee refused to wash his hands in the handwashing sink, instead of the prep sink.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Adding flip-flops kept it less serious.—
Libby Page,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
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For the second year in a row, this gritty paste has kept our lips softer, smoother, and flake-freer than any of its peers.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Reservations include a reserved seat and access to the full menu.—
Nasha Smith,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Vigorously stir the noodles for a minute, adding some reserved cooking water, a tablespoon or two at a time, until the sauce is glossy and clings to the noodles.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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She was discovered by a photographer in the lobby of a modeling agency that had just rejected her.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Sep. 2025
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Neither Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin nor the camp representing star forward Kirill Kaprizov are saying much after the team’s potentially history-making first contract offer was reportedly rejected.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The rapper, who pleaded not guilty to all charges, has been held at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center since he was arrested in September 2024.—
Daniel S. Levine,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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That means every state budget could be held hostage until the whims of a small fraction of legislators is satisfied.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Withheld.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withheld. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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