withhold
verb (used with object)
to hold back; restrain or check.
withholds
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present tense formof withhold (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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The horror was captured by several cameras, images from which Mr. Gibney withholds until the dizzying climax of the film.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
“Today, the court holds that one exception — the postal exception — prevents individuals from recovering for injuries based on a postal employee’s intentional misconduct, including when an employee maliciously withholds their mail,” Sotomayor wrote.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 24, 2026
To satisfy the taxes, the company withholds a certain number of shares from the employee.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 23, 2026
In addition, the Social Security Administration withholds a portion of benefits for individuals whose income is higher than certain thresholds before their full retirement age.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 5, 2026
To see, Vittia Visani, who withholds Amaury— Who came last night at dusk, as well you know.
From Yolanda of Cyprus by Cale Young Rice
