1
as in to unleash
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 to give 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 to free
to set free (as from slavery or confinement)
release the prisoners immediately
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as in to liberate
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 to cast
to throw or give off
an air freshener that releases a pleasing scent into the room
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as in to announce
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 to sack
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 waiver
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 announcement
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 relief
reduction of or freedom from pain
only sleep offered any release from the agony of the migraine
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Recent Examples of release
Kansas City Star Bot, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2025
Winners Defensive coordinator Zach Orr: The Ravens’ X account released a video of Orr reacting to the Malaki Starks pick with his defensive coaches.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2025
PayPal said Tuesday in its first-quarter earnings release that revenue at Venmo increased 20% year-over-year in the first quarter, though the company didn’t provide a dollar figure.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2025
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Verb
The traffic alert was released Sunday at 7:12 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Sunday at 7:40 p.m.
—Kansas City Star Bot, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2025
Winners Defensive coordinator Zach Orr: The Ravens’ X account released a video of Orr reacting to the Malaki Starks pick with his defensive coaches.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Noun
His bond is set at $2,500, though jail records show U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement put an immigration hold on him, meaning he can be held for an additional 48 hours from his release date.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2025
PayPal said Tuesday in its first-quarter earnings release that revenue at Venmo increased 20% year-over-year in the first quarter, though the company didn’t provide a dollar figure.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for release
Verb
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The conflict between the army and the RSF has unleashed waves of ethnic violence and created what the United Nations calls the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, with several areas plunged into famine.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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So midway through Wednesday’s first quarter, when Amen Thompson muscled his way through contact and finished a tough layup over Gary Payton II — and got directly in his face, yelling out expletives — Brooks could have seized the opportunity to unleash.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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The titular daughter, Marya Zaleska, is also a vampire who believes that destroying Dracula’s body will free her of her vampirism.—
James Factora,
Them.,
2 May 2025
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In a team which has dominated possession and territory, Firpo has been effectively freed of any defensive duties.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Another endangered fish, northern tidewater gobies, were rescued from the same watershed shortly before the steelhead were liberated.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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Just as my ancient and modern ancestors found freedom from oppression, so can each of us be liberated from today’s challenges by crafting a future built on deeds of lovingkindness.—
Maria Zimina,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2025
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In many municipalities, local governing bodies are casting the deciding vote.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2025
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Production originally planned to cast another actor to play Jacob in the remaining four films.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Wild garlic, a cousin of chives that grows from March to May, is in full bloom, officially announcing the height of spring.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
30 Apr. 2025
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The Emmy-winning historical drama will officially return for Season 2, FX announced on Wednesday, with physical production scheduled to begin in January in Vancouver.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
30 Apr. 2025
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The system favoured by the new Coach appears to have no space for the Brazil native, who has played just four minutes since Thiago Motta was sacked.—
Adam Digby,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The vast majority are unceremoniously sacked after losing their grip.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Food worker with discharge from eyes, nose and/or throat.—
Ashley Fredde,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Apr. 2025
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Effects from the other types include painful, red eyes with yellow discharge, a sore throat, stomach pain, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, a dry cough, difficulty breathing, sharp chest pain and weight loss.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
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Critics say Congress does not have the authority to implement this policy, and that California's Clean Air Act waivers are not subject to Congressional review.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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One policy change might be amending the Medicaid waiver program, which allows states to tailor care and already supports access to family counseling for caregivers.—
Rebecca T Brown,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2025
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“Release.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/release. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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