as in delivered
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as in unleashed
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 gave 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 freed
to set free (as from slavery or confinement)
release the prisoners immediately
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as in liberated
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 cast
to throw or give off
an air freshener that releases a pleasing scent into the room
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as in announced
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 removed
to let go from office, service, or employment
they released the workers who couldn't handle the new technology
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Recent Examples of released
Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 18 May 2026
An online portal with information about when books will be released resembles a Wall Street trader’s screen, displaying data, charts and specialized software that tracks the book market.
—Adeel Hassan, New York Times, 18 May 2026
On Sunday, the White House released a fact sheet detailing how China would purchase at least $17 billion of agricultural products, on top of soybean purchase commitments made in October 2025.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 18 May 2026
The film drew in over 300,000 admissions in one day before being released for free on YouTube.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 17 May 2026
What fans had followed for months as a solo album rollout turned into a 43-song event, released simultaneously on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube Music.
—Ime Ekpo, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
No other information was being released pending further investigation and notification of the man's next of kin, the post says.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 17 May 2026
Monica Montefalcone in an undated handout picture released by Greenpeace.
—CBS News, 17 May 2026
The couple was released three days later, but the children have remained in state custody ever since.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
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Because of that, that black carbon has about 540 times bigger climate effect than black carbon that's released from surface sources like ships, cars and power plants.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 18 May 2026
An online portal with information about when books will be released resembles a Wall Street trader’s screen, displaying data, charts and specialized software that tracks the book market.
—Adeel Hassan, New York Times, 18 May 2026
On Sunday, the White House released a fact sheet detailing how China would purchase at least $17 billion of agricultural products, on top of soybean purchase commitments made in October 2025.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 18 May 2026
The film drew in over 300,000 admissions in one day before being released for free on YouTube.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 17 May 2026
What fans had followed for months as a solo album rollout turned into a 43-song event, released simultaneously on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube Music.
—Ime Ekpo, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
No other information was being released pending further investigation and notification of the man's next of kin, the post says.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 17 May 2026
Monica Montefalcone in an undated handout picture released by Greenpeace.
—CBS News, 17 May 2026
The couple was released three days later, but the children have remained in state custody ever since.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for released
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Radiation from the reactor—even what might be unleashed during a meltdown—wouldn’t be a huge worry (in fact, the solar and cosmic radiation on the moon is much more of a concern for astronaut health).—
Robin George Andrews,
Scientific American,
19 May 2026
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After the game ended, riot police moved in to contain some trash can tossing and fireworks setting fans and chemical gas was unleashed.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
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But when needed the town will draw more from the creek and water will be freed to flow downstream from the reservoir to replace it.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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The shark was apparently first found wedged in rocks by the breakwater at Salty Brine State Beach in Galilee, but then the shark freed itself and started swimming in circles.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
18 May 2026
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The good ones will be liberated.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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While the amount of territory liberated by Ukraine remains very small – Russia still controls almost 20% of Ukraine’s land – Kyiv appears to have the upper hand, for now.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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Balfe and Heughan weren't the only Outlander cast members ready to bid adieu to the long-running drama.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Scammers cast a wide net and hope someone takes the bait.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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During a January game on ESPN, for example, a commentator described betting that a specific player would score at least 30 points before a second commentator announced a DraftKings promo code.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Last July, when Colbert announced the end of the Late Show franchise on CBS, many wondered what happens when shows that function as cultural town squares begin to disappear?—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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The National Park Service had removed the flag in February, citing federal guidance that limited the agency to displaying only the American, Interior Department and POW/MIA flags.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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An example cited was the use of voices of Drake and The Weeknd to produce Heart on My Sleeve, which went viral in 2023 and was later removed from music streaming services.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
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Still, basketball never truly loosened its hold.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Instead, the administration has loosened guidelines on drinking and slashed efforts to understand alcohol addiction, prevent more of it, and help people find a way out.—
Lev Facher,
STAT,
12 May 2026
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Thirteen people, including a child, were rescued.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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He was rescued and later arrested.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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“Released.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/released. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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