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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
Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 1 June 2026
Around 50 workers have been killed by Israeli fire, and more than 38,000 have been arrested, though many were later released, the official Palestinian WAFA news agency reported Sunday, citing the General Federation of Palestinian Trade Unions.
—Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 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
After studying the issue for three years, the commission released a damning report that led to changes in the way people with psychiatric disorders are treated in the court system.
—Miami Herald, 31 May 2026
To be sure, only SpaceX has officially released its initial public offering prospectus known as an S-1.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 31 May 2026
His name is not being released due to his age.
—Katie Houlis, CBS News, 24 May 2026
Verb
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
Around 50 workers have been killed by Israeli fire, and more than 38,000 have been arrested, though many were later released, the official Palestinian WAFA news agency reported Sunday, citing the General Federation of Palestinian Trade Unions.
—Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 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
After studying the issue for three years, the commission released a damning report that led to changes in the way people with psychiatric disorders are treated in the court system.
—Miami Herald, 31 May 2026
To be sure, only SpaceX has officially released its initial public offering prospectus known as an S-1.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 31 May 2026
His name is not being released due to his age.
—Katie Houlis, CBS News, 24 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 NYC has waited decades to experience again.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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According to public pitch data, Imai never unleashed the sinker during spring training or his first four starts.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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The council vote comes at a time when the Parole Board has freed dozens of criminals convicted of violent felonies, including first-degree murder.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
26 May 2026
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So academics on the left and newspapers and so on, essentially saying that the American Revolution was all about slavery and that Britain was allowing the slaves to be freed, and all of this, so hooray for Britain, which was a very improbable development.—
Sean Woods,
Rolling Stone,
25 May 2026
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The raid liberated them from the group, but their deprogramming hadn’t yet begun.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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Season 2 is liberated by his absence.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
28 May 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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His death was announced in a statement shared by his publicist, Terri Hinte.—
Matt Schudel,
Washington Post,
27 May 2026
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Transport Minister Jean-Luc Crucke first announced that four people had died, via Reuters.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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Jansen glanced toward the dugout after the walk, and Hinch removed him from the game.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The builder also removed its original plan to send traffic into a neighboring development and will donate two wells to the neighboring English Hills subdivision.—
Joe Marusak
May 27,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2026
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That decade, Serie A loosened its prohibition on foreigners, setting quotas that allowed three foreign players per club by 1988.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
30 May 2026
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The cabin hadn’t changed, but the reins had been loosened.—
Joe Soucheray,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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Tyler Freeman rescued the Rockies.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
28 May 2026
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My mustang was rescued a night before slaughter through Skydog Sanctuary.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
26 May 2026
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