1
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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2
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
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 15 June 2025
Just three days later, Apple released a second build of the first beta — that’s unprecedentedly soon.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
Solcyré Burga, Time, 16 June 2025
Diddy's alleged reaction to public release of his attack on Cassie Ventura
Jane's testimony gave the jury insight into how Diddy reacted when surveillance footage of the rapper attacking Cassie Ventura went public in May 2024.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2025
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His meme coin $TRUMP was not part of the form as it was only released this year.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 15 June 2025
Just three days later, Apple released a second build of the first beta — that’s unprecedentedly soon.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
Noun
Customers will also have free international calling to more than 100 countries, according to the press release.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 16 June 2025
Diddy's alleged reaction to public release of his attack on Cassie Ventura
Jane's testimony gave the jury insight into how Diddy reacted when surveillance footage of the rapper attacking Cassie Ventura went public in May 2024.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for release
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Eventually Trump let slip that he was disappointed in his former adviser, prompting Musk to unleash a flood of insults and taunts.—
Chris Megerian,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
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The remarks refer to a sweeping campaign unleashed by Xi with an aim to purge religious faiths of foreign influence and align them more closely with traditional Chinese culture – and the authoritarian rule of the officially atheist Communist Party.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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With its easy setup and free unlimited storage, family members can instantly share photos from anywhere.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
7 June 2025
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Divers off the coast of Mexico recently tried to free a humpback whale wrapped up in fishing gear — with a shark in tow, video shows.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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By the end of the session in August, Congress codified a process for Butler-like actions by army officers to assume jurisdiction over any enslaved people who liberated themselves by sneaking into Union lines.—
Zaakir Tameez
June 11,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2025
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The same technology that could liberate human curiosity could just as easily extinguish it.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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Due to advances in casting technology, changes in social conditions and evolutions in regional taste, new fashions in ritual bronze casting arose.—
Jane Levere,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Kirkpatrick, whose credits include Prime Video’s Daisy Jones & The Six, resists casting any of her four leads in roles as easy as victim or villain.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2025
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Twenty-seven indoor pools will also be accessible six days a week, the Park District announced Monday.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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And his inspiration for still grinding while others start thinking about their retirement plans comes from Warren Buffett—who at 94 years old only just announced plans to step back as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
17 June 2025
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The Vandals sacked Rome in 455 — after Pope Leo cut a deal to prevent the city from being burned to the ground.—
Bill Speros,
Boston Herald,
12 June 2025
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Tudor had been appointed as the club’s caretaker manager after Thiago Motta was sacked in March following two heavy defeats against Fiorentina and Atalanta.—
Emmet Gates,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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No special events are planned on the day of SUGA’s discharge.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
18 June 2025
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The Port of Los Angeles will comply with an order from a U.S. District Court judge to remediate environmental impacts stemming from the discharge of hazardous waste that has allegedly caused widespread contamination in the L.A. Harbor.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
17 June 2025
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Nebraska, Iowa and Indiana have recently had waivers approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), which funds the program, to eliminate certain purchases being made with SNAP benefits in a push to promote healthy eating.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Rubio’s cable said criteria for the exemptions under a national security waiver would be issued soon.—
Matthew Lee,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
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“Release.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/release. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.
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