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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
Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
People will release music (and this is already happening) more often for algorithmic favourability.
—Ron Hart, SPIN, 10 Jan. 2025
Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Jan. 2025
The film’s global release dates have seen several changes.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
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First-time homebuyers should look at cities in the Mid-Atlantic and Florida to finally get on the property ladder this year, according to a new report by Realtor.com released on Thursday.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
People will release music (and this is already happening) more often for algorithmic favourability.
—Ron Hart, SPIN, 10 Jan. 2025
Noun
Several groups that push for the reintroduction of the lynx to Scotland concur that these two releases are reckless for both the lynx and for their cause.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Jan. 2025
The film’s global release dates have seen several changes.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for release
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But before the volcano unleashed its torrent of rock, ash and toxic gases, Pompeii was just another Roman town on the coast of the Mediterranean.Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Jan. 2025
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The boycott tanked the beer brand’s sales and unleashed a wave of smaller copycat boycotts against companies who engaged in marketing outreach to the LGBTQ communities or voiced commitments to DEI.Conor Murray, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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No hostages have been freed yet, and the cease-fire doesn’t start until Sunday, so all reports so far remain speculative and optimistic.Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 16 Jan. 2025
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If half of your life is intolerable, simply free yourself from it.Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
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More than 100 or so students and volunteers searched the ground for the footprints, then liberated them with brushes.Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Jan. 2025
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With the help of Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss), Morpheus (Lawrence Fishburne) and a band of survivors who have managed to escape the program, Neo must liberate humanity from an army of robots who are using them as organic batteries.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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Sunlight had begun to fade, casting a shadow on the space.Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2025
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One of my friends growing up called it ‘The Church’ because the 14 foot ceilings with stained glass windows in the living room cast colorful shadows at the end of the day.Charna Flam, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
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Some of the first celebrities to announce they had been evacuated, the couple was able to see their home being destroyed in real-time, thanks to security cameras on the property.Caroline Thayer, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
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It was announced that Smith had resigned from the DOJ in court documents submitted on Saturday to U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, who dismissed the classified documents case against Trump last July.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
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Ewers was sacked and stripped by former five-star recruit and his Ohio State former roommate.Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Jan. 2025
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On Tuesday, West Ham United sacked Julen Lopetegui (formerly of Wolverhampton Wanderers) and replaced him with Graham Potter (formerly of Chelsea and Brighton).Phil Hay, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Other symptoms that warrant a call to a provider include: Back pain Fever Frequent or sense of urgency to urinate Urethral discharge Vaginal discharge Possible Treatment Options Abdominal pain while peeing needs to be evaluated and treated by a healthcare provider.Patty Weasler, RN, BSN, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2025
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President-elect Trump was spared any punishment for his hush money criminal conviction Friday when a New York judge sentenced him to an unconditional discharge, eschewing jail time while securing his status as the first person convicted of a felony to assume the presidency.Ella Lee, The Hill, 10 Jan. 2025
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Walker wasn’t expected to have another year of eligibility but was granted one through an NCAA waiver that stemmed from a case involving Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, who argued junior college seasons shouldn’t count toward an athlete’s eligibility clock.Jesse Temple, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Additions to the Cardinals include claiming pitcher Bailey Horn, who spent time in both the White Sox and Cubs systems, off waivers.LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Release.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/release. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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