1
as in denying
to be unwilling to grant
must withhold official approval until all the proper forms have been submitted
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2
as in keeping
to continue to have in one's possession or power
withhold some money for your own expenses
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Recent Examples of withholding
Both Landon and Andreatta have been accused of withholding information about the project.
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Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Authorities are withholding the victim's name pending an investigation.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
The wording of the order, co-sponsored by Brian Worrell, indicates that the summons was not only calling for testimony but for the release of body cam footage tied to that shooting, which Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden is withholding.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
Fortieth-day mourning ceremonies for Khamenei began in Iran on April 9, with authorities withholding information about his burial more than 40 days after his killing.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026
The Earth-observation company Planet Labs is withholding its satellite imagery of Iran indefinitely.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2026
However, media advocates voiced skepticism about withholding the details of the resignation terms from the public.
—Ben Wheeler
april 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
But the department and Bondi have been criticized after that release for withholding many other documents about Epstein and Maxwell, as well as other issues related to the files.
—Dan Mangan,karen James Sloan, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
The lawsuit is ongoing, but for now, Minnesota won’t be able to stop the federal government from withholding the money.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 7 Apr. 2026
Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Authorities are withholding the victim's name pending an investigation.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
The wording of the order, co-sponsored by Brian Worrell, indicates that the summons was not only calling for testimony but for the release of body cam footage tied to that shooting, which Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden is withholding.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
Fortieth-day mourning ceremonies for Khamenei began in Iran on April 9, with authorities withholding information about his burial more than 40 days after his killing.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026
The Earth-observation company Planet Labs is withholding its satellite imagery of Iran indefinitely.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2026
However, media advocates voiced skepticism about withholding the details of the resignation terms from the public.
—Ben Wheeler
april 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
But the department and Bondi have been criticized after that release for withholding many other documents about Epstein and Maxwell, as well as other issues related to the files.
—Dan Mangan,karen James Sloan, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
The lawsuit is ongoing, but for now, Minnesota won’t be able to stop the federal government from withholding the money.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for withholding
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Advocates say the right to request asylum is enshrined in the country's immigration law and say denying migrants that right puts people fleeing war or persecution in grave danger.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Apr. 2026
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Yet there’s no denying that Renny Harlin, in his utilitarian action-hack way, has some chops.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2026
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Additionally, security expert Jeff Ketelaars recommends keeping a personal alarm on hand (available at stores that sell self-defense items).—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
1 May 2026
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Newman suggests keeping a bladder diary for one to three days.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
1 May 2026
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Each time, Banchero was at the center of it, creating offense, absorbing contact and refusing to let the game slip entirely out of reach.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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His process of doing so involved disparaging his accusers, browbeating people and institutions that no longer wanted to be associated with him, and refusing to accept a path that precluded a return to being a public figure.—
Elizabeth Spiers,
Vanity Fair,
29 Apr. 2026
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This hat comes in multiple sizes and colors and can fold up nicely when packed in a suitcase, retaining its shape afterward.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Microsoft then licensed this operating system to IBM as PC-DOS while retaining the ability to sell the operating system to other companies.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2026
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That means rejecting violent rhetoric, rejecting conspiracy theories and rejecting the impulse to use these moments for political gain.—
The Editorial Board,
Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Rescue sparks debate in country Officials in the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania said their strategy had focused on minimizing stress for the animal, rejecting public calls for the whale to be euthanized to end its suffering.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Besides holding the other candidates hostage in his attic until after the election, there’s probably nothing that could help him.—
Matt Fleming,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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The offenders then allegedly demanded access to a safe, a computer and accounts holding cryptocurrency.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Reports in 2024 and 2025 indicated declining health, including low blood pressure, dizziness and heart problems, but these claims could not be independently verified.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Now these countries, like much of the world, are facing declining birth rates that threaten to upend their economies.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
30 Apr. 2026
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His work focuses on preserving stories of war and conflict, past and present.—
Benjamin Mack-Jackson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Given the importance of preserving relations with the FCC, which has a say over a range of local station matters and must approve any mergers involving the transfer of broadcast licenses, LeGeyt has deliberately avoided a direct clash with his Washington counterpart.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Withholding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withholding. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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