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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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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
Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 June 2025
New information is being released about a gruesome alligator attack in Florida last month.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 27 June 2025
Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 June 2025
One person is dead following a fatal crash involving three vehicles in Independence on Friday, according to a news release from Independence Police Department Sgt.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 28 June 2025
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Verb
All Building 1 tenants will be released from their leases without penalty, according to the email, which included information about nearby apartment communities that will waive fees for those who wish to move.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 June 2025
New information is being released about a gruesome alligator attack in Florida last month.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 27 June 2025
Noun
The man, Shirlee Lewis Henkel, was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and died at the age of 45, according to the release.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 June 2025
One person is dead following a fatal crash involving three vehicles in Independence on Friday, according to a news release from Independence Police Department Sgt.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for release
Verb
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Fewer rules and pages translate to less red tape and less stifling of innovation, potentially unleashing fresh economic dynamism.—
Clyde Wayne Crews Jr,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The movie brings back several old favorites — including Velociraptors, Dilophosaurus and a T. rex from the original — before unleashing this fresh monstrosity on the handful of characters who make it to the end.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
30 June 2025
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But the pending Senate bill keeps the door wide open, effectively freeing very wealthy business owners from any cap on their SALT deductions.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Protests in Israel also resumed after a two-week pause during the Israel-Iran war, with demonstrators demanding a deal that would free the hostages still in Gaza.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
30 June 2025
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Their freedom came more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln liberated slaves in the Confederacy by signing the Emancipation Proclamation during the Civil War.—
Ani Freedman,
Fortune,
20 June 2025
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Despite the temperamental British weather (gray skies and gooseflesh are a seasonal hazard) most of the 40 or 50 bodies at this summer celebration are duly liberated.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
19 June 2025
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On July 5, the low angle of the sun will cast prominent shadows along the eastern rim of the impact crater, while highlighting reflective debris streaks known as ejecta rays that were cast out during its creation some 800 million years ago.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
5 July 2025
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During his Nip/Tuck run, McMahon was cast as the Marvel villain Victor Von Doom, a.k.a.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
5 July 2025
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Just days ago, Elon Musk announced that Tesla’s Robotaxis would begin official testing in Austin, Texas.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 29,
New Atlas,
29 June 2025
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The remaining eight starters for the All-Star Game will also be announced on Monday.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 June 2025
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Eight days later, in a game relocated to Glendale, Ariz., because of deadly wildfires in Southern California, Darnold was sacked nine times and had two turnovers (including a fumble returned for touchdown) in a 27-9 loss.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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Nix turned the ball over just eight times and was sacked 20 times in those final 13 games.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
17 June 2025
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What’s more, the former Arecibo Observatory detected electrostatic discharge from GPS satellites, although those bursts were longer-lasting.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 June 2025
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Zion Smith, 16, is being charged as an adult on counts of murder, tampering with physical evidence, carrying a dangerous weapon and unlawful discharge of a firearm, Lt. Nicholas Reinert of the Manchester Police Department said in a news release.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2025
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Below are some teams that could prioritize his services, whether on the waiver wire or the free agent market.—
Kambui Bomani,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio, back in May, issued a 180-day waiver of the Caesar Act sanctions.—
Shannon K. Kingston,
ABC News,
30 June 2025
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“Release.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/release. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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