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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
Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 25 May 2026
The group’s sixth album, Pure Ecstasy, is set to be released on August 28, and the group will follow with a tour.
—William Earl, Variety, 24 May 2026
The assets will be released in exchange for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and an agreement to negotiate Iran’s nuclear program, The Guardian reported.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Officials have not released any information about the content found on those devices.
—Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
Records can be released to patients and their immediate family members, but generally not to more distant descendants.
—ABC News, 24 May 2026
His name is not being released due to his age.
—Katie Houlis, CBS News, 24 May 2026
Currently, the birds must be driven to other facilities that are at least two hours away, then brought back to Roanoke before being released to the wild.
—Dana Hedgpeth The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 24 May 2026
Because of that, that black carbon has about 540 times bigger climate effect than black carbon that's released from surface sources like ships, cars and power plants.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 18 May 2026
Verb
Official numbers will be released on Monday.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 25 May 2026
The group’s sixth album, Pure Ecstasy, is set to be released on August 28, and the group will follow with a tour.
—William Earl, Variety, 24 May 2026
The assets will be released in exchange for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and an agreement to negotiate Iran’s nuclear program, The Guardian reported.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Officials have not released any information about the content found on those devices.
—Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
Records can be released to patients and their immediate family members, but generally not to more distant descendants.
—ABC News, 24 May 2026
His name is not being released due to his age.
—Katie Houlis, CBS News, 24 May 2026
Currently, the birds must be driven to other facilities that are at least two hours away, then brought back to Roanoke before being released to the wild.
—Dana Hedgpeth The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 24 May 2026
Because of that, that black carbon has about 540 times bigger climate effect than black carbon that's released from surface sources like ships, cars and power plants.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for released
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Radiation from the reactor—even what might be unleashed during a meltdown—wouldn’t be a huge worry (in fact, the solar and cosmic radiation on the moon is much more of a concern for astronaut health).—
Robin George Andrews,
Scientific American,
19 May 2026
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After the game ended, riot police moved in to contain some trash can tossing and fireworks setting fans and chemical gas was unleashed.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
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But when needed the town will draw more from the creek and water will be freed to flow downstream from the reservoir to replace it.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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The shark was apparently first found wedged in rocks by the breakwater at Salty Brine State Beach in Galilee, but then the shark freed itself and started swimming in circles.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
18 May 2026
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The good ones will be liberated.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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While the amount of territory liberated by Ukraine remains very small – Russia still controls almost 20% of Ukraine’s land – Kyiv appears to have the upper hand, for now.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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The patio umbrella in question is perfectly oversized to cast a cool shadow over your entire lounge area.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2026
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Ostensibly, the rom-com sitcom set in a world of anthropomorphic animals aims to cast an empathetic light on the struggle of coupling up.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
22 May 2026
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During a January game on ESPN, for example, a commentator described betting that a specific player would score at least 30 points before a second commentator announced a DraftKings promo code.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Last July, when Colbert announced the end of the Late Show franchise on CBS, many wondered what happens when shows that function as cultural town squares begin to disappear?—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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The National Park Service had removed the flag in February, citing federal guidance that limited the agency to displaying only the American, Interior Department and POW/MIA flags.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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An example cited was the use of voices of Drake and The Weeknd to produce Heart on My Sleeve, which went viral in 2023 and was later removed from music streaming services.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
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Unlike traditional denim that fits one minute and not the next, these jeans have a stretchy elastic waistband with an adjustable drawstring that can easily be loosened after a big meal or tightened to ensure a secure fit.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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Michael Socolow, a professor of communication and journalism at the University of Maine, notes that the industry troubles began in 1996 when deregulation loosened the limit on the number of stations a single entity can own.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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Thirteen people, including a child, were rescued.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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He was rescued and later arrested.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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