1
as in unleashes
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 gives 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 frees
to set free (as from slavery or confinement)
release the prisoners immediately
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4
as in liberates
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 casts
to throw or give off
an air freshener that releases a pleasing scent into the room
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as in announces
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 removes
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 discharges
a freeing from an obligation or responsibility
because they had legally declared bankruptcy, they received release from their debt
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as in waivers
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 announcements
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 reliefs
reduction of or freedom from pain
only sleep offered any release from the agony of the migraine
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Recent Examples of releases
Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
This releases chlorine atoms — like a microscopic, demented Pac-Man, a single one can devour more than 100,000 ozone molecules.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Ashley Monroe releases a stirring declaration on disillusionment with the Nashville music industry, while Amy Grant and Ruby Amanfu team up for an anthem calling for unity, empathy and love.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 30 Mar. 2026
The Cortisol Surge Behind the Wake-Up When blood sugar drops too low overnight, your body releases cortisol and adrenaline as an emergency correction.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
The nonstick coating releases food without scrubbing, saving you valuable time.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Rubio only received 3% support, but that will likely increase when CPAC releases the 2026 straw poll on Saturday.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 27 Mar. 2026
In this multilingual ecosystem, Bollywood refers to the influential part of the industry located in Mumbai, which mostly releases films in Hindi.
—Taran Khan, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 30 Mar. 2026
Bruzzone’s sense of dynamics and pacing is remarkable, supercharging his songs with zigzagging melodies that wind up to neck-snapping releases.
—Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 30 Mar. 2026
The series included a year-long run of releases from influential artists, including Slick Rick, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Mobb Deep, Big L and De La Soul.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 30 Mar. 2026
The following items were taken from Naperville police reports and news releases.
—Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Lee criticized the failure of Bondi's DOJ to take new action against Epstein associates, even as the United Kingdom has made arrests based on information in the latest releases of files.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Ideally, the reserve buys oil when the price is low and sells it at times of emergency when prices are high – though presidents of both parties have been accused of ordering oil releases for political gains rather than strictly economic reasons.
—Scott L. Montgomery, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
This new rye, the first of this style to bear the High Angels’ Share name, was bottled at 110 proof like past bourbon releases.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
Homecoming through death, which, once the card is dealt, releases me from my placelessness .
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
This releases chlorine atoms — like a microscopic, demented Pac-Man, a single one can devour more than 100,000 ozone molecules.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Ashley Monroe releases a stirring declaration on disillusionment with the Nashville music industry, while Amy Grant and Ruby Amanfu team up for an anthem calling for unity, empathy and love.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 30 Mar. 2026
The Cortisol Surge Behind the Wake-Up When blood sugar drops too low overnight, your body releases cortisol and adrenaline as an emergency correction.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
The nonstick coating releases food without scrubbing, saving you valuable time.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Rubio only received 3% support, but that will likely increase when CPAC releases the 2026 straw poll on Saturday.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 27 Mar. 2026
In this multilingual ecosystem, Bollywood refers to the influential part of the industry located in Mumbai, which mostly releases films in Hindi.
—Taran Khan, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
Noun
Other new releases this week include a romantic ballad from Drayton Farley’s new album, as well as new offerings from Coleman Jennings, Del McCoury Band and a new video from Alison Brown and Steve Martin, featuring Della Mae.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 30 Mar. 2026
Bruzzone’s sense of dynamics and pacing is remarkable, supercharging his songs with zigzagging melodies that wind up to neck-snapping releases.
—Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 30 Mar. 2026
The series included a year-long run of releases from influential artists, including Slick Rick, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Mobb Deep, Big L and De La Soul.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 30 Mar. 2026
The following items were taken from Naperville police reports and news releases.
—Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Lee criticized the failure of Bondi's DOJ to take new action against Epstein associates, even as the United Kingdom has made arrests based on information in the latest releases of files.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Ideally, the reserve buys oil when the price is low and sells it at times of emergency when prices are high – though presidents of both parties have been accused of ordering oil releases for political gains rather than strictly economic reasons.
—Scott L. Montgomery, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
This new rye, the first of this style to bear the High Angels’ Share name, was bottled at 110 proof like past bourbon releases.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for releases
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Lucie’s collision with Darnay and Carton unleashes a powerful and complex love triangle.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
24 Mar. 2026
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Oreade, the fine dining restaurant, is where Chef Riccardo Bacciottini unleashes his creativity and technical prowess, using local ingredients (many plucked right from the hotel’s gardens) to make sublime dishes like tomato tartare with basil and miso or artichokes confited with pepper sauce.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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But for occasional rice preparation, the stovetop method works perfectly well — and frees up valuable counter and cabinet space.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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That frees up the conversation surrounding optimal deployment of the big outscorers.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Where Beyoncé added poetic interludes between songs, in Songs from the Hole, the audience learns about Jacobs' story and how his music spiritually liberates him while simultaneously being among the reasons officials cited for not granting him parole.—
Kara Frame,
NPR,
12 Mar. 2026
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Nuclear fusion, like in the Sun, liberates 630 trillion joules for each kilogram of hydrogen fuel.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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That 1968 Roman Polanski horror film casts a long shadow over They Will Kill You, which also involves unwitting victims, eccentric neighbors, heinous rituals, and hell’s landlord.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
26 Mar. 2026
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Consumer protection Most coverage framing the New Mexico verdict casts it as a child safety case.—
Carolina Rossini,
The Conversation,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Not every meaningful connection announces itself in advance.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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The prologue that opens Ragtime loudly announces the musical’s epic ambitions as its nine fictional characters and six of its historical figures introduce themselves with third-person narration and shout-singing.—
Manuel Mendoza,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Their design removes the top tube entirely, leaving a wide open gap between the seat and the handlebar (aka no fancy dismount maneuvers required, like swinging your leg over a high top tube).—
Erica Zazo,
Outside,
27 Mar. 2026
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That removes years of planning uncertainty.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Yet wastewater discharges from ships cause concerns among coastal communities, environmental advocates and scientists alike.—
Steve Adelstein,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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Chapter 7 discharges most unsecured debt within a few months; Chapter 13 restructures it into a three- to five-year repayment plan.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Short-term payment plans generally do not have a setup fee, and some low-income taxpayers may qualify for fee waivers.—
Deane Biermeier,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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City staffers say the waivers will speed up the project and help catalyze development in the southeastern corner of downtown.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Releases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/releases. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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