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as in to unleash
to set free (from a state of being held in check)
the losing player released his anger with a great yell of frustration
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as in to give way (to)
to find emotional release for
tried to find other ways of releasing tension than by chewing her fingernails
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as in to free
to set free (as from slavery or confinement)
release the prisoners immediately
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as in to liberate
to set free from entanglement or difficulty
the new governor finally managed to release himself from his rash campaign promise
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as in to cast
to throw or give off
an air freshener that releases a pleasing scent into the room
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as in to announce
to make known openly or publicly
the panel of nutritionists released their findings on the safety and effectiveness of various diets
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as in to sack
to let go from office, service, or employment
they released the workers who couldn't handle the new technology
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as in waiver
a document containing a declaration of an intentional giving up of a right, claim, or privilege
we had to sign a liability release before they'd let us go rock climbing on their property
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as in announcement
a published statement informing the public of a matter of general interest
a press release announcing that the governor would not run for a second term
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as in relief
reduction of or freedom from pain
only sleep offered any release from the agony of the migraine
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Recent Examples of release
Kirsten Fiscus, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2025
Speaking with the Free Press in 2021, when a remastered version of the video was released, Reeves recalled the group’s early morning shoot at the assembly plant, now known as the Rouge complex.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
The animated musical has seen virtually 0% audience decline for the past three consecutive weeks, becoming so popular that Netflix caved on a theatrical release, putting a singalong version in 1,700 theaters nationwide over the weekend.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2025
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Verb
However, the official cause of death has not been released yet.
—Kirsten Fiscus, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2025
Speaking with the Free Press in 2021, when a remastered version of the video was released, Reeves recalled the group’s early morning shoot at the assembly plant, now known as the Rouge complex.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
On the streets, mothers and fathers of hostages cried for their release, begging the government to take the ceasefire deal on the table.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
The animated musical has seen virtually 0% audience decline for the past three consecutive weeks, becoming so popular that Netflix caved on a theatrical release, putting a singalong version in 1,700 theaters nationwide over the weekend.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for release
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The effort to remove Cook comes as the administration has unleashed a campaign against diversity, equity and inclusion, and intensifies Trump's ongoing effort to gain influence over the U.S. central bank and push it to lower interest rates.—
Ann Saphir,
Freep.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Their voices overlapped, unleashing a tsunami of worries as the group spoke with Joseph Horras, a Garden City attorney.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
21 Aug. 2025
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Building a robust infrastructure can reduce operational friction, ensure consistency and ultimately free up valuable staff time to focus on your mission.—
Leila Saad,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Knox now serves on the board of The Innocence Center, a nonprofit dedicated to freeing innocent people from prison.—
Mandalit del Barco,
NPR,
20 Aug. 2025
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According to bookseller Sylvia Beach, Ernest Hemingway, who was there as a war correspondent, promptly went to liberate the wine cellar at the Ritz.—
AZCentral.com,
AZCentral.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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These are stories that have generously liberated themselves from the pretense of being for children.—
Sloane Crosley,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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But when will the reunion air, and which cast members will be in attendance?—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
23 Aug. 2025
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Monday night’s quarterfinal votes were cast, America decided and four acts advanced.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
21 Aug. 2025
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Other key leaders resign from CDC Other key CDC officials also announced their resignations on Aug. 27.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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An exact opening date for the Phoenix restaurant has not yet been announced.—
Endia Fontanez,
AZCentral.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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While those numbers were solid, he was also sacked 68 times, due much in part to the 23-year-old holding on to the football for too long.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Aug. 2025
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Hopper later sacked Milroe for a 3-yard loss on a fourth-and-2.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Epperly was given citations for discharge of a firearm within city limits and disorderly conduct, the Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette reported.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Kansas City Star,
28 Aug. 2025
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Ask your congressman to sign the discharge petition.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
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After clearing waivers, the team elected to release him back to free agency.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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Veteran defenseman Nick Leddy was also claimed off waivers.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Release.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/release. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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