withholds

present tense third-person singular of withhold

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for withholds
Verb
  • Iran denies direct control over the Houthis but has maintained a strong presence in Yemen in support of Ansar Allah for years.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Martin said Johnson’s team recently considered pushing him out of his Ethics Committee chairmanship, a charge the administration denies.
    Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • He will not be traded, in my mind, unless Anaheim retains half of his remaining salary.
    Pierre LeBrun, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
  • In addition, artificial turf retains heat, often reaching temperatures of 150-180 degrees Fahrenheit on warm, sunny days.
    Noël Fletcher, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • While other shows would have wasted no time to set them up as a romantic couple, Mythic Quest keeps them as platonic friends while still managing to explore deep interpersonal issues.
    Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
  • This helps each one retain its football-like shape and keeps the fudgy topping from melting into the brownie.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • In contrast, a co-op owner holds shares in the corporation that owns the building, along with a proprietary lease granting them the sole right to occupy a specific unit.
    Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Kapil holds a dual bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, and Communication Engineering and a master’s diploma in journalism from the Institute of Journalism and New Media in Bangalore.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Meanwhile, Ralph Lauren possesses the global diversification and pricing power to limit downside risk induced by tariffs.
    Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Higgins also has the positional flexibility to line up as a slot receiver, possesses excellent ball skills and is a smooth route runner.
    Tashan Reed, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
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“Withholds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withholds. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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