Synonyms of released

released 1 of 2

adjective

as in delivered

Related Words

• delivered
• freed
• liberated
• quit
• shut (of)
• unburdened
• free
• disencumbered
• unhampered
• unimpeded

Dissimilar Words

• hindered
• handicapped
• encumbered
• hobbled

released

2 of 2

verb

past tense of release

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unleashed
• loosened
• unlocked
• expressed
• let go
• uncorked
• unloosed
• aired
• loosed
• liberated
• unloosened
• sprang
• freed
• emancipated
• discharged
• enfranchised
• manumitted
• unbound
• unshackled
• unchained
• uncaged
• vented
• unfettered
• took out
• unmoored

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• contained
• held
• checked
• controlled
• governed
• restrained
• regulated
• constrained
• inhibited
• curbed
• tamed
• smothered
• reined (in)
• bridled
• bound
• confined
• shackled
• handcuffed
• hampered
• fettered
• manacled
• trammeled
• enchained
• haltered

2

as in gave way (to)

to find emotional release for

tried to find other ways of releasing tension than by chewing her fingernails

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unleashed
• gave way (to)
• aired
• expressed
• vented
• voiced
• took out
• loosed
• stated
• acted out
• ventilated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• suppressed
• managed
• controlled
• contained
• governed
• handled
• repressed
• checked
• restrained
• constrained
• bottled (up)
• held back
• tamed
• curbed
• smothered
• pulled in
• swallowed
• inhibited
• quieted
• lulled
• soothed
• stilled
• choked
• quelled
• stifled
• repressed
• reined (in)
• strangled
• pocketed
• bridled
• muffled
• allayed

3

as in freed

to set free (as from slavery or confinement)

release the prisoners immediately

Synonyms & Similar Words

• freed
• liberated
• rescued
• saved
• loosened
• discharged
• sprang
• loosed
• turned loose
• enlarged
• emancipated
• enfranchised
• manumitted
• unbound
• paroled
• unchained
• uncaged
• delivered
• redeemed
• disenthralled
• unfettered
• bailed (out)
• ransomed
• extricated
• disengaged
• disentangled
• disembarrassed
• unshackled
• disencumbered

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bound
• confined
• restrained
• fettered
• imprisoned
• shackled
• committed
• handcuffed
• incarcerated
• jailed
• locked (up)
• interned
• enchained
• conquered
• subdued
• enslaved
• manacled
• subjugated
• trammeled
• immured

4

as in liberated

to set free from entanglement or difficulty

the new governor finally managed to release himself from his rash campaign promise

Synonyms & Similar Words

• freed
• liberated
• saved
• redeemed
• rescued
• extricated
• cut loose
• cleared
• disentangled
• disengaged
• untangled
• delivered
• disembarrassed
• unraveled
• untied
• unburdened
• disencumbered
• disburdened
• unsnarled
• untwined

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• blocked
• hampered
• loaded
• hindered
• weighed
• impeded
• obstructed
• entangled
• embroiled
• burdened
• encumbered

5

as in cast

to throw or give off

an air freshener that releases a pleasing scent into the room

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cast
• issued
• emitted
• radiated
• evolved
• expelled
• emanated
• eliminated
• exhaled
• discharged
• sent (out)
• poured
• irradiated
• vented
• gave out
• expired
• threw out
• shot
• evacuated
• erupted
• excreted
• secreted
• exuded
• ejected
• sprayed
• oozed
• gushed
• spewed
• squirted
• spurted
• spouted
• jetted
• outpoured

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• absorbed
• inhaled
• took up
• soaked (up)
• sucked (up)
• sponged

6

as in announced

to make known openly or publicly

the panel of nutritionists released their findings on the safety and effectiveness of various diets

Synonyms & Similar Words

• announced
• published
• declared
• proclaimed
• posted
• advertised
• promulgated
• disclosed
• publicized
• revealed
• broadcast
• heralded
• trumpeted
• promoted
• reported
• blared
• ran with
• flashed
• sounded
• introduced
• enunciated
• placarded
• gave out
• blazed
• blazoned
• disseminated
• annunciated
• beat the drum (for or about)
• showed
• spread
• featured
• called (off or out)
• cried
• barked
• notified
• rang
• informed
• billed
• manifested
• divulged
• imparted
• tolled
• puffed
• bulletined
• gazetted
• communicated
• plugged
• billboarded
• handed down
• intimated
• blurbed
• apprised
• kithed
• knelled
• advised
• pitched

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• withheld
• suppressed
• concealed
• recalled
• silenced
• revoked
• retracted
• hushed (up)
• recanted

7

as in removed

to let go from office, service, or employment

they released the workers who couldn't handle the new technology

Synonyms & Similar Words

• removed
• dismissed
• sacked
• retired
• fired
• discharged
• terminated
• axed
• canned
• sent packing
• mustered out
• bounced
• turned off
• cashiered
• laid off
• showed (someone) the door
• pink-slipped
• trimmed
• downsized
• separated
• kicked out
• unseated
• furloughed
• chucked (out)
• booted (out)
• threw out
• drummed (out)
• excessed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• employed
• retained
• engaged
• hired
• signed (up or on)
• kept
• took on
• contracted
• recruited
• rehired
• reemployed
• subcontracted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of released

Verb

Democrats hold just a five-percentage-point lead over Republicans about a month and a half out from the 2026 midterm elections, according to a new NBC News poll that was released on Sunday. — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 21 Sep. 2026

On New Year’s Eve, Lindsay checked herself into McLean Psychiatric Hospital, where she was treated for depression, and days later released seventeen days before the murder. — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 21 Sep. 2026

Andrew McCutchen and Carlos Santana, both 39, were released last month. — ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026

Following the bombshell story, the palace released a rare statement refuting Spencer’s claims. — Staff Author, InStyle, 21 Sep. 2026

Federal judges have granted thousands of rulings ordering that detainees be released or granted bond hearings. — Ryan J. Foley, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

There’s reportedly particular anger about an excerpt that was released early. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 21 Sep. 2026

The victim was treated by medics at the scene and released, Public Safety said. — Mike Darnay, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026

That last movie is The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth, which just released a trailer. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026