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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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
Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
However, Fox Sports PR took to social media to release a statement confirming that Sanchez was injured, as well as providing an update on his health.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 4 Oct. 2025
Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
Louis Geri, of Vineland, had set up a tent on the steps of the Cathedral, which was due to hold its annual Red Mass, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said in a news release.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025
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Verb
He was released hours later without bond but went on to decry his detention as a wrongful arrest.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
However, Fox Sports PR took to social media to release a statement confirming that Sanchez was injured, as well as providing an update on his health.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 4 Oct. 2025
Noun
The unexpected September hit that broke anime movie records has Hollywood weighing future releases of what some consider a niche genre.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
Louis Geri, of Vineland, had set up a tent on the steps of the Cathedral, which was due to hold its annual Red Mass, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said in a news release.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for release
Verb
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Rolling out sweeping new curbs will likely unleash a bureaucratic burden for officials that could reignite tensions, if more hold-ups ensue and threaten to halt production lines.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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And most encouraging, Jalen Hurts finally unleashed downfield last week, totaling 170 air yards.—
Brad Evans,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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This frees up invaluable human time to shape creative ideas and make strategic decisions on where audiences are most likely to engage.—
Derya Matras,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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Addressing my trauma really is freeing.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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But liberating humans from work would also mean liberating them from their paychecks.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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Steve Buckley argues that Maye has liberated the Patriots from their past with that scintillating win over the Bills on Sunday.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Bronstein, her every utterance brimming with deadpan passive-aggression, was shrewd to cast herself as one of Linda’s many antagonists.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
9 Oct. 2025
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The pair met after being cast in a production of Hamlet at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival when Preston was in her mid-to-late 20s and Emerson was nearing 40, Preston explained.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Oct. 2025
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Blumhouse announced at CinemaCon 2024 that a sequel to Five Nights at Freddy’s was coming in 2025.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
11 Oct. 2025
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The new boat will meet boaters in the water to empty their waste holding tanks for free, the city announced Thursday.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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His uncles got sacked, picked off, hit in the mouth, too; both of them got up to ultimately win.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Oct. 2025
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Phillips sacked Rodgers, a key play in the fourth quarter of a close game.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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But Grijalva’s signature doesn’t automatically send the discharge petition to the Senate.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
7 Oct. 2025
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Scott Buchanan, executive director of the Student Loan Servicing Alliance — a trade group for the federal student loan servicers — confirmed to CNBC that IBR discharges have resumed.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
6 Oct. 2025
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Jake Ciely’s Power Up Players Excerpt from Jake Ciely’s Week 6 waiver wire, with advice for even the deepest of leagues.—
Jess Bryant,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Deportations Renew Attention to Visa Policy In Georgia, many contract workers had arrived on six-month B-1 visas issued for business travel, or through a visa-waiver program that allows stays of up to 90 days.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Release.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/release. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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