as in delivered
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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
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2
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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3
as in freed
to set free (as from slavery or confinement)
release the prisoners immediately
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4
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
Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Nov. 2025
Jay Maytorena, 22, listed as a current or former student, was cited and released for refusing to leave and obstruction.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 12 Nov. 2025
He was released because the man shot, later identified as Nantambu, was no longer at the venue.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2025
The report released Wednesday includes interviews with 40 of the 252 Venezuelans who were sent to the notorious Terrorism Confinement Center (Cecot).
—Rocio Muñoz-Ledo, CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2025
Bieber also released new music in 2025, dropping albums Swag and Swag II after spending four years away from music.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 11 Nov. 2025
There was a research group at the University of Wisconsin that recently released a report that was written about by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that tried to quantify the economic impact in the Madison area of the team not playing well.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
The plan is reportedly to create a $30,000 electric pickup truck for the average person anticipated to be released in 2027.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
On Tuesday night, ESPN released the first rankings by the College Football Playoff selection committee for 2025.
—Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
On an email chain including seven of Stryker’s lawyers, the company’s legal team filed a motion for a temporary restraining order on the records, more than an hour after UC released them to The Enquirer.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Nov. 2025
Jay Maytorena, 22, listed as a current or former student, was cited and released for refusing to leave and obstruction.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 12 Nov. 2025
He was released because the man shot, later identified as Nantambu, was no longer at the venue.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2025
The report released Wednesday includes interviews with 40 of the 252 Venezuelans who were sent to the notorious Terrorism Confinement Center (Cecot).
—Rocio Muñoz-Ledo, CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2025
Bieber also released new music in 2025, dropping albums Swag and Swag II after spending four years away from music.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 11 Nov. 2025
There was a research group at the University of Wisconsin that recently released a report that was written about by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that tried to quantify the economic impact in the Madison area of the team not playing well.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
The plan is reportedly to create a $30,000 electric pickup truck for the average person anticipated to be released in 2027.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
On Tuesday night, ESPN released the first rankings by the College Football Playoff selection committee for 2025.
—Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for released
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Vanderbilt has been working on tempo all season, hasn’t used it a ton in games yet, but unleashed it Saturday and caused trouble.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Charlotte unleashed a 27-2 run, closing to within one.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Once she is freed, Dek discover the robot is missing her bottom half.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
4 Nov. 2025
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And, of course, Amherst had freed Black people, and I was told that there were Black people who were working for the family outside of the house, in the fields and gardens.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Lawrence is liberated from anything resembling propriety or self-consciousness here.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Fed chair’s grounding in history liberated him from rigid doctrines and encouraged innovative policymaking.—
John T. Shaw,
Twin Cities,
5 Nov. 2025
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The region saw 30% to 40% fewer ballots cast than in last year’s presidential election, for example.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Sam Claflin was cast in the role of Billy Dunne.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Energy Minister Abbas Alibadi also announced that water supplies will be cut off on some evenings to refill reservoirs, urging citizens to reduce consumption by 20% to avoid rationing.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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The pair announced their engagement on October 5, 2025, with a joint Instagram post of what appeared to be an engagement shoot with photos of Destiny showing glimpses of her new rock.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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Ferguson had served as director since 2019, according to her bio on the school’s website, which has since been removed.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Nov. 2025
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The danger is greatest for those with final deportation orders, as they can be removed immediately once their temporary status expires.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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The loosened slightly at the ankle, creating natural folds above a thin stiletto heel.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
9 Nov. 2025
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Tokyo has quietly loosened visa rules for workers in key industries such as manufacturing, agriculture, and caregiving amid labor shortages driven by a falling birth rate and declining interest among Japanese workers.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Five people are safe after the Coast Guard rescued them from a sinking sailboat hundreds of miles off the North Carolina coast Thursday.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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One specific example cited by Grossman showed how BBC Arabic gave greater prominence to Hamas in a BBC News story about a Yazidi woman who was allegedly rescued by Israeli soldiers after being trafficked to Gaza, where she was held captive by a Palestinian member of Hamas.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Released.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/released. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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