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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
Bethany Blankley | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Dec. 2024
Boeing has admitted responsibility for the fatal crashes, and that its employees withheld information about the design flaw from the FAA during certification.
—Chris Isidore, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
Because of this, the design style has withheld the test of time and continues to be popular today.
—Lindsey Mather, Architectural Digest, 5 Dec. 2024
The spokesman said the victim's name is being withheld publicly pending family notification, but UnitedHealth Group confirmed Thompson as the victim.
—Greg Hanlon, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
Homan said that if cities or states are noncompliant with new immigration and deportation policy, federal funding would be withheld from them.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Information regarding his health status have also been withheld due to patient confidentiality laws.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
The woman’s identity is being withheld until her next of kin has been notified, according to police.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 27 Nov. 2024
The sheriff's office withheld the names of the individuals in the interest of the family's privacy.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
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The victim also reported that food had been withheld from her for five days prior to contact with Sheriff’s Deputies.
—Bethany Blankley | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Dec. 2024
Boeing has admitted responsibility for the fatal crashes, and that its employees withheld information about the design flaw from the FAA during certification.
—Chris Isidore, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
Because of this, the design style has withheld the test of time and continues to be popular today.
—Lindsey Mather, Architectural Digest, 5 Dec. 2024
The spokesman said the victim's name is being withheld publicly pending family notification, but UnitedHealth Group confirmed Thompson as the victim.
—Greg Hanlon, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
Homan said that if cities or states are noncompliant with new immigration and deportation policy, federal funding would be withheld from them.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Information regarding his health status have also been withheld due to patient confidentiality laws.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
The woman’s identity is being withheld until her next of kin has been notified, according to police.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 27 Nov. 2024
The sheriff's office withheld the names of the individuals in the interest of the family's privacy.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for withheld
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Under state law, a claim can not be denied because of cost but can be denied if found not medically necessary.Riley Gutiérrez McDermid, Baltimore Sun, 11 Dec. 2024
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Shackled at the hands and feet and wearing an orange jumpsuit with DOC emblazoned on the back, Mangione was escorted by officers out of court after being denied bail.John Miller, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The lawyer also refrained from commenting on whether he was privately retained or appointed by the court.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Wofford said that in addition to strong winds and low humidity, the amount of moisture retained by local plants contributes to wildfire conditions.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Tickets for reserved seating will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday at Summerfest.com, Ticketmaster.com and the Summerfest box office at 200 N. Harbor Drive.Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
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Each ticket includes a reserved table with limited availability for various group sizes.Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Dec. 2024
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A number of presidents kept relatives on the White House payroll throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, many as secretaries, aides or unofficial advisers, according to the National Constitution Center.Rachel Treisman, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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The victim who made the allegation is being kept updated with any progress.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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In 2004, the Defense Advanced Research Projects agency (DARPA) held the Grand Challenge, a 150 mile course in the Mojave desert to spur development of autonomous vehicles.Gustavo Castillo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The announcement came at a celebration of the Endowment’s 100th anniversary held at the Bank of America Corporate Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Everything in the house, from the landscape to the furniture, was designed by Erickson’s collaborators and has been beautifully preserved.Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
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All crowns are treated as priceless objects to be preserved for the ages.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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Gladstone has come to specialize in playing close-to-the-vest types, women who can be secretive and watchful but are hardly stoic or repressed.Dana Stevens, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
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As her mother attempts to keep them apart, Tita pours all of her repressed feelings into her sumptuous cooking.Anya Jaremko-Greenwold, The Week US, theweek, 13 Nov. 2024
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For instance, the top-of-page bid on Google Ads for the keyword ‘personal injury law firm’ ranges from $600 to $1000.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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To foster a mindset that allows for exploration and personal growth, by not limiting one’s imagination and inquiry to a particular worldview or framework.Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Withheld.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withheld. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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