as in delivered
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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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2
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
Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
Details on what led to the crash or the extent of Schwabe’s injuries have not been released.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Much of the internal research used in this week’s trials didn’t contain new revelations, and many of the documents had already been released by other whistleblowers, said Sacha Haworth, executive director of the Tech Oversight Project.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026
No further information on Senat’s charges or his relationship to the teen victim was released by the sheriff’s office.
—David Fleshler, Sun Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2026
The recently released 2026 Disc Golf Growth Report revealed the number of disc golf courses in the state has tripled to 67 courses.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
Photos of the suspects have been released in hopes that the public can help identify them.
—Cbs News Atlanta Staff, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Publisher Deep Silver and developer KING Art haven't locked a release window for Dawn of War 4 yet, but the marketing materials released so far confirm the intention remains to launch it at some point this year.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 29 Mar. 2026
What happened in 2018 when Jalloh was released from federal custody?
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 22 Mar. 2026
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Estimates broken down by city are expected to be released in May.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
Details on what led to the crash or the extent of Schwabe’s injuries have not been released.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Much of the internal research used in this week’s trials didn’t contain new revelations, and many of the documents had already been released by other whistleblowers, said Sacha Haworth, executive director of the Tech Oversight Project.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026
No further information on Senat’s charges or his relationship to the teen victim was released by the sheriff’s office.
—David Fleshler, Sun Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2026
The recently released 2026 Disc Golf Growth Report revealed the number of disc golf courses in the state has tripled to 67 courses.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
Photos of the suspects have been released in hopes that the public can help identify them.
—Cbs News Atlanta Staff, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Publisher Deep Silver and developer KING Art haven't locked a release window for Dawn of War 4 yet, but the marketing materials released so far confirm the intention remains to launch it at some point this year.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 29 Mar. 2026
What happened in 2018 when Jalloh was released from federal custody?
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for released
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And rightfully so—just hours after Glaze’s remark, the sun unleashed an X-class solar flare, the most powerful type known.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
31 Mar. 2026
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This crisis is a direct result of chaos unleashed on the American people by Democrats in Congress.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Valencia was freed on March 23 and given his property, cellphone and food, according to Wenrick.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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He was freed from court oversight in 20222.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Rosa hid both Sam and his sister Sara in the camp until they were deported in 1944 to the Częstochowa concentration camp in Poland, where Rosa again hid both Sam and his sister until the Soviet Army liberated the camp in 1945.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Or, perhaps the dust liberated by the jets is falling back onto the comet, covering those ices in an insulating layer that prevents the ices from being heated by the sun and sublimating as quickly.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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The first vote will be on advancing an amendment to the SAVE America Act, which would require photo ID to cast a vote.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Of a total of 1,384 ballots cast with 100% of precincts reporting, 926 voted in favor of the referendum and 458 voted against.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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The defense minster last week announced the establishment of a new office dedicated to studying China’s Pacific activity.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Finally, the market got the call from its landlord confirming that a development was incoming, and Smorgasburg announced its closure last November.—
Amanda Rosa
March 31,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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The previous bill would have also instituted a $35 co-pay for hospital inpatient stays, which has been removed in the committee substitution.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Apr. 2026
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Vulnerable, voiceless elders in Miami-Dade who are removed from their homes for their own good will likely wind up in the hands of an Adult Protective Services supervisor promoted to a position of unparalleled power despite the objections of family members and whistleblowing colleagues.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the administration has given billions of dollars in tax cuts to corporations and the wealthy and loosened regulations on banks while easing rules around cryptocurrency.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
24 Mar. 2026
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Seven of those states loosened their relicensing policies during that time.—
Joel Rose,
NPR,
23 Mar. 2026
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The former Fortune 100 company marketing executive rescued a white rabbit that a family with kids no longer wanted.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Seriously injured, Johnson was rescued by helicopter, but Molly disappeared.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Released.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/released. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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