as in delivered
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as in unleashed
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 gave 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 freed
to set free (as from slavery or confinement)
release the prisoners immediately
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as in liberated
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 cast
to throw or give off
an air freshener that releases a pleasing scent into the room
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as in announced
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 removed
to let go from office, service, or employment
they released the workers who couldn't handle the new technology
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Recent Examples of released
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
The famous Christmas song performed by Gene Autry was released in 1957.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
No additional information has been released by School District U-46 or the Elgin Police Department in regards to what occurred or what kind of threats were made.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
That same week before Christmas, politically inclined businessman Willie Wilson was at Cook County Jail with a bunch of pastors, encouraging the incarcerated to find a new path, make better choices and never return once they are released.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
The victims were asked to provide bail money in cash so their relative could be released immediately, according to federal authorities.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
The Dolphins still have a 12 percent chance of making the playoffs, but Calais Campbell was in the locker room Sunday explaining how he might be released to sign with a contender once the postseason elimination becomes official.
—Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
The pair made for the film are now being released as part of a special Levi’s capsule collection.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
The show was filmed and released at a later date for the people who couldn't watch it live.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
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Why has this not been released?
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
The famous Christmas song performed by Gene Autry was released in 1957.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
No additional information has been released by School District U-46 or the Elgin Police Department in regards to what occurred or what kind of threats were made.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
That same week before Christmas, politically inclined businessman Willie Wilson was at Cook County Jail with a bunch of pastors, encouraging the incarcerated to find a new path, make better choices and never return once they are released.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
The victims were asked to provide bail money in cash so their relative could be released immediately, according to federal authorities.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
The Dolphins still have a 12 percent chance of making the playoffs, but Calais Campbell was in the locker room Sunday explaining how he might be released to sign with a contender once the postseason elimination becomes official.
—Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
The pair made for the film are now being released as part of a special Levi’s capsule collection.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
The show was filmed and released at a later date for the people who couldn't watch it live.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for released
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Then, the massive devastation of Beirut’s port blast in 2020 unleashed a shock wave explosion that destroyed the cinema complex in the city’s nightlife district.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Dec. 2024
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The transformative ride unleashed a range of emotions.Ashley Vega, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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This dehumanization has not only exacerbated the crisis but also led some of us to believe we are somehow freed from the responsibility of engaging in thoughtful solutions.Jeremy Barber, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
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Once freed from the grip of hidden explosives, these fields can once again nourish communities, restoring livelihoods with dignity and purpose.Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Of late, the tensions in Iran, Israel and Ukraine have cast a long shadow on trade finance, reconfiguring risk perceptions, financial flows and market strategies.Pushkar Mukewar, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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The movie has also cast Colman Domingo as patriarch Joe Jackson and Nia Long as Michael’s mother, Katherine Jackson. Bugonia (Nov. 7) Poor Things and The Favourite filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos’ latest bizarre sci-fi comedy is actually a remake of the 2003 South Korean film Save the Green Planet!Ben Rosenstock, TIME, 19 Dec. 2024
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The mayor of Boston announced today the team signed a lease with the city that locks in White Stadium as its venue.Emily Olsen, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Acknowledging the need for additional compliance time, the Department of the Treasury has announced new deadlines for these submissions.Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Switching to Bournemouth removed Adams from the frenzy and bright lights that surround Leeds.Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Though once common in the Atlantic, gray whales were hunted and removed from that ocean about 300 years ago—and only five or so have been seen in the last 15 years there and in the Mediterranean.Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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The wounds from discovering torture chambers and mass graves of Ukrainian soldiers and civilians in the liberated territories were still fresh.Katya Soldak, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Different versions of the nude Madonna might show a ghastly object of both fear and desire, or a liberated subject.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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Financial conditions have loosened.Tobias Burns, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
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The man eventually loosened the binding on one of the woman’s hands and left.Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
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Video showed one worker stranded on a piece of the pier floating in the water being rescued by a first responder on a jet ski.Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Both pilots ejected and were rescued, one with minor injuries, according to Central Command.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Released.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/released. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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