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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
Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 10 May 2025
Spring was released on personal recognizance after a Worcester judge entered not guilty pleas on her behalf during an arraignment on Friday.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 10 May 2025
Nick Miller, New York Times, 11 May 2025
Now in its third weekend of release, Ben Affleck’s action sequel should pass a $50.8 million domestic total through Sunday.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 10 May 2025
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Verb
Users pay a monthly fee, from $199 to $359 a year, and receive free hardware updates when new models are released.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 10 May 2025
Spring was released on personal recognizance after a Worcester judge entered not guilty pleas on her behalf during an arraignment on Friday.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 10 May 2025
Noun
This looked like a man who has spent the season under pressure, worrying, his team not up to its usual standards, and all of that poured out in one moment of emotional release (top picture).
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 11 May 2025
Now in its third weekend of release, Ben Affleck’s action sequel should pass a $50.8 million domestic total through Sunday.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for release
Verb
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The transaction will unleash billions of dollars in new infrastructure builds in communities across the country.—
David Shepardson,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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That’s because Hollywood is set to unleash a steady stream of horror films from now till the end of August.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
17 May 2025
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Wirtz’s potency in the final third would attract attention and could free up Pep Guardiola’s talented front line.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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The men were freed after prosecutors agreed to vacate their convictions in 2014.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
16 May 2025
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Season 2 offers a chilling, darkly hilarious and oddly liberating spin on a bad day at the office.—
Michael Ordoña,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2025
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Even drinking a large glass of water can remind you to turn off the work-thoughts and liberate yourself to focus on everything else.—
Tracy Brower,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Clearly, Pantoliano was cast in this role before casting directors discovered his evil aura.—
Carrie Wittmer,
Vulture,
19 May 2025
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By contrast, the March release of Snow White, with Rachel Zegler, a Latina actress, in the lead, put Disney into a bit of a crisis mode amid a loud and emboldened right-wing casting backlash.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
18 May 2025
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Crypto deals raise questions However, Netanyahu said Israel had agreed only to allow safe passage for Alexander, and its forces would continue recently announced preparations to step up operations there.—
James Mackenzie,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced emergency legislation to give millions more to county’s schools to maintain core services.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2025
Verb
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Did Elmo get sacked as a result of President Trump’s attempts to defund public media?—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
8 May 2025
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The seven-time Super Bowl champion was sacked 565 times in 335 games as quarterback, which is good for a 4.48 sack percentage.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2025
Noun
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While federal student loan borrowers are entitled a discharge upon their death, historically that discharge would have been taxable to the estate.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Advanced cases may cause abnormal vaginal bleeding or unusual discharge.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Kapanen went from being a mainstay in the lineup after he was claimed off waivers in November to being squeezed once the playoffs began and the cavalry of injured players returned.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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The new policy does not grandfather in those currently serving and only allows for limited waivers or exceptions.—
Lolita C. Baldor,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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“Release.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/release. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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