1
as in unleashing
to set free (from a state of being held in check)
the losing player released his anger with a great yell of frustration
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in giving way (to)
to find emotional release for
tried to find other ways of releasing tension than by chewing her fingernails
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in freeing
to set free (as from slavery or confinement)
release the prisoners immediately
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in saving
to set free from entanglement or difficulty
the new governor finally managed to release himself from his rash campaign promise
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
as in casting
to throw or give off
an air freshener that releases a pleasing scent into the room
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
6
as in announcing
to make known openly or publicly
the panel of nutritionists released their findings on the safety and effectiveness of various diets
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
7
as in removing
to let go from office, service, or employment
they released the workers who couldn't handle the new technology
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of releasing
After Newport, Dylan kept performing and writing new music, releasing two albums in one year and continuing his shift from folk to rock.
—
Grant Wong, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Fewer family-friendly or holiday-themed movies releasing on Christmas Day is not an entirely new phenomenon.
—Elizabeth Stanton, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Sabrina Carpenter has been releasing music for a decade now, but 2024 turned out to be her breakout year.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Early access offers a chance to play a game before the official launch, with studios releasing updates over time and making improvements to the mechanics based on user feedback.
—Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
But the sheriff's office that operates the jail ignored the detainer, releasing Ruiz into the public without notifying ICE.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
The first reason is that Obsidian is already releasing another game in 2025, Avowed, which is a more traditional fantasy action RPG along the lines of Skyrim.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Shortly after releasing six tracks from the project, TMZ reported that his cell was raided and any equipment that could be used to record audio was confiscated.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Harvard University has let its early action applicants know whether they’ve been accepted but has decided to break with school tradition by not releasing admissions data on decision day.
—Anna Esaki-Smith, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Grant Wong, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Fewer family-friendly or holiday-themed movies releasing on Christmas Day is not an entirely new phenomenon.
—Elizabeth Stanton, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Sabrina Carpenter has been releasing music for a decade now, but 2024 turned out to be her breakout year.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Early access offers a chance to play a game before the official launch, with studios releasing updates over time and making improvements to the mechanics based on user feedback.
—Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
But the sheriff's office that operates the jail ignored the detainer, releasing Ruiz into the public without notifying ICE.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
The first reason is that Obsidian is already releasing another game in 2025, Avowed, which is a more traditional fantasy action RPG along the lines of Skyrim.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Shortly after releasing six tracks from the project, TMZ reported that his cell was raided and any equipment that could be used to record audio was confiscated.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Harvard University has let its early action applicants know whether they’ve been accepted but has decided to break with school tradition by not releasing admissions data on decision day.
—Anna Esaki-Smith, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for releasing
Verb
-
Musk has also weighed in on the spending fight, unleashing a flood of misinformation on his social platform X about the stopgap bill that would have funded government through March.Joanne Haner, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024
-
This journey, while complex, is essential for unleashing AI's full potential and driving innovation.Chetan Mathur, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Moreover, automating processes with AI reduces the likelihood of human error, freeing cybersecurity professionals to focus on higher-priority tasks and enabling faster response times to incidents.Bankim Chandra, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
-
Advertisement The first DNA exoneration happened in 1989, freeing a Chicago man in prison for a rape that never occurred.Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
His father remembers visiting Scott around this time and driving around with him between casting calls.Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
-
Crawley solved the problem using small tungsten or LED spotlights to stand in for small portholes by casting small pools of light for Brody and the camera to cross through, but kept the vast majority of the space in a moody darkness.Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
The document services provider added nearly 7% after announcing its acquisition of printer maker Lexmark.Alex Harring, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
-
As a result, the incoming administration has positioned itself as more overtly tech-friendly, announcing a new Department of Government Efficiency to be led by tech veterans Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, as well as a White House AI and crypto czar.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
The front requires the extra task of removing the headlamp first and then reattaching it after installing the rack.Scott Kramer, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
-
The initial plan called for removing 22 trees.Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Following the lifts automatic shutdown, ski patrollers set about rescuing each of the 174 passengers.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
-
Over the past 24 hours, the coast guard reported rescuing 120 migrants in three separate incidents off various Greek islands.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Beyond the dust of Liverpool’s dock road and the huge lorries rolling in and out of the city’s port, the glass panels of Everton’s new home at the Bramley-Moore Dock sparkle impressively, radiating ambition.Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
-
Those affected may have chronic low back pain, stiffness, and radiating pain into the buttocks or legs, aggravated by activities that involve bending or lifting.Sarah Jividen, Health, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Ignoring or dismissing a woman’s expertise.Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
-
Cuomo, a Democrat, has denied the allegations, dismissing the investigations as politically motivated attacks.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near releasing
Cite this Entry
“Releasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/releasing. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share