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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
Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Jurges gallantly refused to press charges, and Popovich was released from custody.
—Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
Scant details have been officially released, but according to Harbinger, the Praesidia should have a range of around 500 miles (805 km).
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 June 2026
Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances leading up to the drowning.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 7 June 2026
The victims were identified as Robert Shine, 69; John Carse, 69; and a 79-year-old man whose name was not released pending notification of family.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 1 June 2026
Global Champagne shipments dropped 2 percent in 2025, marking their third consecutive year of decline, according to numbers released by the Comité Champagne trade organization.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 31 May 2026
The documentary, which will be released this summer, comes after a San Mateo County Superior Court judge on April 27 denied his most recent bid to overturn the murder conviction.
—Adam Sabes , Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
On June 12, the playlist will be released on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon and anywhere music is streamed, with 30 tracks.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 31 May 2026
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Pratt’s campaign team didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment after the latest vote tallies were released Sunday night.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Jurges gallantly refused to press charges, and Popovich was released from custody.
—Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
Scant details have been officially released, but according to Harbinger, the Praesidia should have a range of around 500 miles (805 km).
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 June 2026
Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances leading up to the drowning.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 7 June 2026
The victims were identified as Robert Shine, 69; John Carse, 69; and a 79-year-old man whose name was not released pending notification of family.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 1 June 2026
Global Champagne shipments dropped 2 percent in 2025, marking their third consecutive year of decline, according to numbers released by the Comité Champagne trade organization.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 31 May 2026
The documentary, which will be released this summer, comes after a San Mateo County Superior Court judge on April 27 denied his most recent bid to overturn the murder conviction.
—Adam Sabes , Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
On June 12, the playlist will be released on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon and anywhere music is streamed, with 30 tracks.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for released
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The freed men first served their sentences at the Ramo Verde military prison, but were transferred to the Lara prison five years ago.—
Gustavo Ocando Alex,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2026
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The ministry identified the freed captives as Russian citizen Oleg Gret and Ukrainian citizen Yuri Yurov.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Taking the helm as bureau chief in 1980, Briscoe charted the waning years of Ferdinand Marcos’ authoritarian regime and the turmoil unleashed by the assassination of opposition leader Benigno Aquino Jr.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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Fox News contributor and OutKick founder Clay Travis unleashed on the National Football League in a heartfelt testimony regarding the cost of watching games from home.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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American soldiers liberated the camp months later, finding Haller at just 55 pounds and very sick.—
Jessica Tzikas,
Sun Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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Soccer was always front and center during the three years before Mahler was liberated in 1945.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
10 June 2026
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The 1961 legislation establishing the Seashore saved the land from development and gave the public a pristine example of what the popular peninsula looked like before the Pilgrims arrived in Provincetown and before the birth of the nation.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Demolition crews were busy on Tuesday tearing down the cafe at its base, and there are serious questions about whether the pier itself can be saved.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Sennott, 30, appeared alongside Hacks star Hannah Einbinder, Saturday Night Live cast member Ashley Padilla, Keke Palmer, and Abbott Elementary star Quinta Brunson on The Hollywood Reporter's Comedy Actresses Roundtable.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Massive drills of Russia’s nuclear forces earlier this month and a series of belligerent statements from Moscow warning Kyiv’s European allies about possible retaliation for what the Kremlin cast as their involvement in Ukrainian drone attacks have underlined Putin’s intention to up the ante.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Days later, Knoblock announced that the school commencement would go on as planned that week, with additional security.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Trudeau, who announced his resignation as prime minister amid political pressure in January 2025, and his wife Sophie Grégoire announced their separation in August 2023.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Eco effort While the property has removed single-use plastics from the guest rooms and spa, small single-use plastic water bottles are still prevalent throughout the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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The papery outer layers are removed before consumption, helping reduce exposure.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
10 June 2026
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In 1894, Will Purvis’ hanging also failed when the noose loosened.—
Austin Sarat,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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These cities loosened their zoning laws and other restrictions in recent years to build housing, helping bring down rents.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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“Released.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/released. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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