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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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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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
Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
But on Sunday, Torquay released a statement apologising to the fans, while also saying the issue had been a misunderstanding that had nothing to do with them.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Photos released by North Korean state media showed the devices stationed outside the building that will host the party congress.
—semafor.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Information has not yet been released by sheriff’s officials on what caused the deaths or the circumstances surrounding them.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Authorities haven’t released the suspect’s name or age.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Feb. 2026
The longlist for the 2026 BAFTAs was released on January 9, and the nominations for the EE Rising Star award on January 14, followed by the full nominations list on January 27.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 22 Feb. 2026
Earlier Sunday, Noem released a statement saying that the precheck service was being temporarily suspended.
—Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
Minnesota is currently the only team among the top seven of the Big Ten not to be nationally ranked, though that situation may change when Monday’s latest Associated Press poll is released — the Gophers fell two votes shy in last week’s Top 25 polling.
—Staff Report, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 2026
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More details on battery size, electric range, performance figures, and pricing will be released closer to its Australian launch in late 2026.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
But on Sunday, Torquay released a statement apologising to the fans, while also saying the issue had been a misunderstanding that had nothing to do with them.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Photos released by North Korean state media showed the devices stationed outside the building that will host the party congress.
—semafor.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Information has not yet been released by sheriff’s officials on what caused the deaths or the circumstances surrounding them.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Authorities haven’t released the suspect’s name or age.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Feb. 2026
The longlist for the 2026 BAFTAs was released on January 9, and the nominations for the EE Rising Star award on January 14, followed by the full nominations list on January 27.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 22 Feb. 2026
Earlier Sunday, Noem released a statement saying that the precheck service was being temporarily suspended.
—Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
Minnesota is currently the only team among the top seven of the Big Ten not to be nationally ranked, though that situation may change when Monday’s latest Associated Press poll is released — the Gophers fell two votes shy in last week’s Top 25 polling.
—Staff Report, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for released
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But questions are mounting over whether the country can contain the chaos unleashed by the killing of a drug lord.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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While a surge in outmigration from the Valley unleashed by the COVID-19 pandemic and remote work has subsided, more residents are still leaving the region than arriving from other parts of the United States.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Some business leaders have argued the prime downtown land could be freed for redevelopment, potentially reshaping the city’s core and unlocking private investment if City Hall relocates.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Ng was arrested on Sunday and freed on $150,000 bond, secured by his sister, following a remote video hearing, so planned because of the snowstorm.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Cause of the issue In a post-flight analysis of the Artemis 1 heat shield, NASA identified more than 100 locations where ablative thermal protective material was liberated during Orion's speedy reentry.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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Less than a week after their arrival, a small American unit of roughly two dozen soldiers liberated the camp.—
Brit McCandless Farmer,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Many cast from Season 1 have returned, and some new faces have joined for Season 2, like John Noble, Luke Kirby and Judy Greer, who play members of the notorious Campano family mentioned last season.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2026
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At age 10, he was cast as Dudley Dursley in the Harry Potter movies.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2026
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Know More Semafor pulled every diplomatic announcement from the China Ministry of Foreign Affairs since 2017 and analyzed only formally announced bilateral visits to China by a foreign leader or diplomat.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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Six other cartel members were killed and two were arrested, Mexico's Ministry of National Defense announced.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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Set on a wide, quiet stretch of Long Bay Beach, the resort feels removed but not remote.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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In 2025, Ehardt co-sponsored a bill that would have removed ratios altogether — in a bid to increase the number of in-home day cares available by decreasing their regulation.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Feb. 2026
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Once loosened, use a plastic scraper or credit card to lift the residue.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
19 Feb. 2026
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Dubai loosened Ramadan restrictions in 2021 in a bid to kickstart its tourism industry after COVID lockdowns.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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Shmuely and Yossi, two incredibly kind and compassionate medics wearing kippot – from Boca of all places- rescued me.—
Lori Brock,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Feb. 2026
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Firefighters rescued that person along with two others who were trapped on the second floor.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Released.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/released. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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