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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
Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Jurges gallantly refused to press charges, and Popovich was released from custody.
—Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
Scant details have been officially released, but according to Harbinger, the Praesidia should have a range of around 500 miles (805 km).
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 June 2026
Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances leading up to the drowning.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 7 June 2026
The victims were identified as Robert Shine, 69; John Carse, 69; and a 79-year-old man whose name was not released pending notification of family.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 1 June 2026
Global Champagne shipments dropped 2 percent in 2025, marking their third consecutive year of decline, according to numbers released by the Comité Champagne trade organization.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 31 May 2026
The documentary, which will be released this summer, comes after a San Mateo County Superior Court judge on April 27 denied his most recent bid to overturn the murder conviction.
—Adam Sabes , Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
On June 12, the playlist will be released on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon and anywhere music is streamed, with 30 tracks.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 31 May 2026
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Pratt’s campaign team didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment after the latest vote tallies were released Sunday night.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Jurges gallantly refused to press charges, and Popovich was released from custody.
—Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
Scant details have been officially released, but according to Harbinger, the Praesidia should have a range of around 500 miles (805 km).
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 June 2026
Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances leading up to the drowning.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 7 June 2026
The victims were identified as Robert Shine, 69; John Carse, 69; and a 79-year-old man whose name was not released pending notification of family.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 1 June 2026
Global Champagne shipments dropped 2 percent in 2025, marking their third consecutive year of decline, according to numbers released by the Comité Champagne trade organization.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 31 May 2026
The documentary, which will be released this summer, comes after a San Mateo County Superior Court judge on April 27 denied his most recent bid to overturn the murder conviction.
—Adam Sabes , Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
On June 12, the playlist will be released on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon and anywhere music is streamed, with 30 tracks.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for released
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Fans carried brooms through Manhattan streets in anticipation of a Cavaliers sweep, climbed atop traffic lights while NYPD officers ordered them down and unleashed the kind of basketball pandemonium New York has waited decades to experience again.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Our star just unleashed three powerful solar flares in less than 24 hours and potentially sending multiple coronal mass ejections (CMEs) hurtling toward Earth, raising the chances of northern lights displays this week.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
3 June 2026
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So much of it comes down to economics, to not being freed from unethical labor practices.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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The album is filled with narrators who either beg to be freed from their pain or who, more often than not, are being beaten into sedation.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Pitchfork,
8 June 2026
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If the truth can set you free, Karamo Brown is completely liberated.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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He’s now liberated from the Browns, who started 17 different quarterbacks in his nine-year run with Cleveland.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
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Sennott, 30, appeared alongside Hacks star Hannah Einbinder, Saturday Night Live cast member Ashley Padilla, Keke Palmer, and Abbott Elementary star Quinta Brunson on The Hollywood Reporter's Comedy Actresses Roundtable.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Massive drills of Russia’s nuclear forces earlier this month and a series of belligerent statements from Moscow warning Kyiv’s European allies about possible retaliation for what the Kremlin cast as their involvement in Ukrainian drone attacks have underlined Putin’s intention to up the ante.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Days later, Knoblock announced that the school commencement would go on as planned that week, with additional security.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Trudeau, who announced his resignation as prime minister amid political pressure in January 2025, and his wife Sophie Grégoire announced their separation in August 2023.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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The device was one of two that had been removed from the garage of an apartment in Santa Monica after they were discovered by a tenant in July.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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These reversible connections can break under stress to absorb energy and then reform once the stress is removed.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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In 1894, Will Purvis’ hanging also failed when the noose loosened.—
Austin Sarat,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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These cities loosened their zoning laws and other restrictions in recent years to build housing, helping bring down rents.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Natalie did get rescued that summer, by Dimitri Marick, a new character who opened up an entire new canvas on All My Children.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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The blaze was extinguished with the help of eight fire engines, and more than 40 people were rescued and taken to nearby hospitals, Delhi police said in a statement.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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“Released.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/released. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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