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
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The games at the Coliseum should be high-octane with the Unicorns set to unleash a squad brimming with youthful talent.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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As a result, players are rewarded for playing well by earning more AP and being able to unleash flashier special attacks.—
George Yang,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2025
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In the month following Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack and Hamas's seizing of hundreds of Israeli hostages, Francis had prayed they would soon be freed and called for dialogue.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
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Four months into his second term, the sprint is on: SAB 121 is gone, freeing banks from punitive capital rules on digital‑asset custody; April’s bill scrapped the nightmare cost‑basis paperwork for DeFi; and the DOJ has shuttered its crypto task force, vowing to chase scammers, not software.—
Crypto Confidential,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 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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This week, the Lyrid meteor shower has taken over the night sky, casting shooting stars and fireballs darting overhead.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2025
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At the time, Sandoval, 42, was in a long-term relationship with fellow Vanderpump cast member and live-in girlfriend Ariana Madix.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
24 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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Vanya, starring Olivier Award winner Andrew Scott playing all the play’s characters, has recouped its initial investment, producers announced today.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
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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Caton was charged with three felonies: unlawful firearm discharge at an occupied vehicle, assault with intent to murder and malicious injury to property.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Apr. 2025
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Lee was taken into custody by the sheriff’s office on charges of second-degree murder and negligent discharge of a firearm, police said.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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Some college basketball players have entered the portal with no remaining eligibility while awaiting potential court rulings or NCAA waivers that could grant them additional years of playing time.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2025
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Congress must pass legislation to approve a waiver to use that location.—
Deborah Barfield Berry,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Release.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/release. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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