1
as in to refuse
to be unwilling to grant
must withhold official approval until all the proper forms have been submitted
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2
as in to retain
to continue to have in one's possession or power
withhold some money for your own expenses
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Recent Examples of withhold
David Loy, legal director at the First Amendment Coalition, a nonprofit that is committed to open government, said San Diego County should not be withholding CIRB reports sought under the state open-records law.
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Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
The Japanese American National Museum says Trump administration may withhold as much as $2 million approved by the Biden administration.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2025
One of the largest Title X providers, Planned Parenthood, said on March 31 that nine of its affiliates were informed by the federal government that their Title X funding was being withheld as of April 1.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 3 Apr. 2025
Planned Parenthood announced Monday that nine of its affiliates had received notices from the Trump administration about plans to withhold their Title X family planning funds starting Tuesday.
—Ivana Saric, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
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Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
The Japanese American National Museum says Trump administration may withhold as much as $2 million approved by the Biden administration.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2025
One of the largest Title X providers, Planned Parenthood, said on March 31 that nine of its affiliates were informed by the federal government that their Title X funding was being withheld as of April 1.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 3 Apr. 2025
Planned Parenthood announced Monday that nine of its affiliates had received notices from the Trump administration about plans to withhold their Title X family planning funds starting Tuesday.
—Ivana Saric, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for withhold
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Oyer alleges she was fired by the Trump administration after refusing an order to intervene and help restore actor Mel Gibson's rights to possess a gun.—
Scott MacFarlane,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2025
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The panel of House and Senate members argued over whether to punish the universities for their DEI initiatives — diversity, equity and inclusion — or whether to reward the schools for recent actions, like refusing to compete with a volleyball team with a transgender athlete.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Apr. 2025
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Status quo supporters claim voters still choose because the appointee must run for election to retain the seat.—
Bob Marshall,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2025
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In the aftermath, the motion states, Doe retained legal counsel and, following months of negotiations, was able to reach a settlement with Schrader’s lawyers in February of this year.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
4 Apr. 2025
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The government of Isla Mujeres also denied that the event was taking place there.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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At her appearance, the Court denied the state’s motion to detain Formella pre-trial and released her with conditions including no entry into Downers Grove South High School and no contact with anyone under the age of eighteen.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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For theater lovers, the ever-changing lineup of new productions, revivals, and experimental pieces offers endless reasons to keep coming back.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The outlet also reported that Pippen and Coby have tried to keep their romance within their inner circles.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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There are plenty of glaring examples, such as Steve Jobs and Google being rejected by some of the world’s most renowned VCs (https://www.bvp.com/anti-portfolio).—
Dileep Rao,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Superior Court Judge Craig Collins from neighboring Gaston county also rejected it after Tench’s friends and family — his mother, sister and aunts — submitted and read aloud letters underlining the effect Tench’s disappearance and apparent death have had.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2025
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The group allegedly operated within the Northeast, targeting luxury vehicles – specifically high-end SUVs – by holding victims at gunpoint or bumping the vehicles on a highway, forcing owners to exit their cars.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The judge’s opinion would identify the grounds for an acquittal or for holding the defendants’ liable.—
Andrea Tinianow,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Lone Jack Police Chief Tim Cosner, who took the helm after the 2021 crash, declined to be interviewed about why the department’s policy changed.—
Bill Lukitsch,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2025
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But declining attendances now sees that held in February each year.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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More: Trump aides pledge in court to preserve Signal messages about Yemen attack Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Monday the U.S. would receive a strong blow if Trump followed through with his threats.—
Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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But underperformer and all, he’s still headed to Washington to preserve Republicans’ paper-thin majority in the U.S. House.—
David Catanese,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Withhold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withhold. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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