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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3
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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5
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 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
Verb
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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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Their gap-heavy, switch-heavy approach — designed to limit his runway to the paint — freed up Minnesota’s other players to shine.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Audiences had to liberate a cadre of musicians from hypnosis and do so by concocting scenarios in which the club’s proprietor was continually forced to leave the room.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2025
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Do what creatively liberates you, don’t cater to the data!—
Elias Leight,
Billboard,
6 May 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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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
Verb
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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
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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
Noun
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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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Current immigration fee structures also allow for fee waivers; the new plan doesn't allow for waivers.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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The new Trump administration is now trying a different tactic to eliminate these waivers.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
1 May 2025
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“Release.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/release. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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