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1
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
Joe Kottke, NBC news, 11 May 2026
The couple was released three days later, but the children have remained in state custody ever since.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
On May 1, Friends of the Skyway released results of its first major survey of 679 residents, workers and visitors from across downtown.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 10 May 2026
The name of the second person found dead has yet to be released.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 10 May 2026
The pilot was apparently released after landing and allowed to return to Mexico.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
When he was released, Park said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were waiting for him due to a removal order issued by an immigration judge the year prior as a result of his criminal convictions, court records provided by his attorney showed.
—Hanna Park, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
The last time Tottenham was relegated was 1977 – the same year Star Wars was released.
—Lukas Weese, New York Times, 10 May 2026
His name was not immediately released.
—Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026
Verb
The ages of the victims and the origin of the train were not immediately released.
—Joe Kottke, NBC news, 11 May 2026
The couple was released three days later, but the children have remained in state custody ever since.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
On May 1, Friends of the Skyway released results of its first major survey of 679 residents, workers and visitors from across downtown.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 10 May 2026
The name of the second person found dead has yet to be released.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 10 May 2026
The pilot was apparently released after landing and allowed to return to Mexico.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
When he was released, Park said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were waiting for him due to a removal order issued by an immigration judge the year prior as a result of his criminal convictions, court records provided by his attorney showed.
—Hanna Park, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
The last time Tottenham was relegated was 1977 – the same year Star Wars was released.
—Lukas Weese, New York Times, 10 May 2026
His name was not immediately released.
—Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for released
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The departure of tenants unleashed a cascade of financial complications, court files show.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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Reaction there to that major Supreme Court ruling this week that has unleashed a new round of mid-decade redistricting after the justices narrowed Section 2 of the 1965 Voting Rights Act.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 May 2026
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Later that month she was freed.—
Jade le Deley,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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While his son and his friend continued their daylong wait for him just outside, the refugee was freed, only to be detained and taken to a Homeland Security facility.—
Dan Barry,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Michelle has felt particularly liberated in speaking her mind.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The Cardinals, by trading veterans Nolan Arenado, Willson Contreras and Sonny Gray, effectively liberated their youngsters, allowing a new culture to form.—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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Might that disenfranchise voters who already cast their ballots?—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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California voters overwhelmingly approved the plan, with 64% of more than 11 million votes cast in favor of it.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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The Bills-Lions game was just one of the matchups announced Monday ahead of the NFL’s full schedule release on Thursday.—
Amos Morale III,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Only two other finalists had been announced as of Monday, one from Nassau County and the other from Walton County.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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IndyCar removed a Freedom 250 Grand Prix T-shirt from the shopping section of its official website Wednesday in the wake of criticism that the product’s messaging was tone deaf and open to a racist interpretation.—
Curt Anderson,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Prior to this conversation, Carmy secretly removed his name from the restaurant's partnership agreement.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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Over the next 100 years, the rules of fashion loosened a bit.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The Supreme Court loosened a provision of the Voting Rights Act that restricted redrawing congressional districts on the basis of race.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Three women who had been kidnapped between 2002 and 2004 and the 6-year-old daughter one of them had while in captivity, fathered by kidnapper Ariel Castro, were rescued.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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Zapata's civilian response unit partner, who was taking cover in their vehicle, was also rescued by authorities.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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