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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Most immediately, Luther’s Reformation unleashed civil conflict and rebellion throughout the lands of Charles V, who was the heir to the Hapsburg dynasty.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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Residents along Oahu's North Shore, famous for its big wave surfing, were cleaning up from the worst flooding to hit Hawaii in two decades when a storm Monday unleashed several inches of rain on the southern part of the island.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 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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In its most generous version, this framing presents him as a heroic figure who liberated architecture from disciplinary orthodoxy.—
Julian Rose,
Artforum,
26 Mar. 2026
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During the Iran-Iraq war, Iran liberated its territory by 1982 but didn’t agree to a ceasefire until 1988, after hundreds of thousands of additional casualties and an international hostage crisis.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
24 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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While the iron catalyst must be removed after processing, the method yields more graphite and is financially viable, according to techno-economic analysis published in Bioresource Technology.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
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The grand jury’s report can include recommending someone be removed from office.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 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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Firefighters rescued a dog from a 12-foot deep sinkhole in Falmouth, Massachusetts.—
Juli McDonald,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Officials said 57 soldiers were rescued alive from the crash site in the remote municipality of Puerto Leguizamo and were being treated for their injuries in the capital Bogota and elsewhere.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Mar. 2026
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