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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
Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 8 Jan. 2026
Photographs were released on Wednesday showing Good in professional portraits and with her family.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
New episodes will be released weekly through April 16.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
On Tuesday, the fifth anniversary of the insurrection, the White House released an official webpage that rewrites the day’s history.
—Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2026
No further information was released.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Adding fuel to the fire, China also released at least four WWII films this year, including some that depict the Nanjing Massacre and the sinking of a Japanese vessel.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2025
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
He was released because the man shot, later identified as Nantambu, was no longer at the venue.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2025
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The church released a statement about the incident on Wednesday night.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 8 Jan. 2026
Photographs were released on Wednesday showing Good in professional portraits and with her family.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
New episodes will be released weekly through April 16.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
On Tuesday, the fifth anniversary of the insurrection, the White House released an official webpage that rewrites the day’s history.
—Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2026
No further information was released.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Adding fuel to the fire, China also released at least four WWII films this year, including some that depict the Nanjing Massacre and the sinking of a Japanese vessel.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2025
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
He was released because the man shot, later identified as Nantambu, was no longer at the venue.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for released
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Instead, DeSantis unleashed a rambling recap of the past seven years, with plenty of unsourced statistics, claims of victory that aren’t supported by reality, and wording often designed to obfuscate the most controversial parts of his tenure.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Jan. 2026
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Jeremy Holin, Fort Lauderdale Fearful about the future The unnecessary death of Renee Nicole Good is totally the fault of every Republican in the Senate and the House who has unleashed this unhinged and hateful president.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Jan. 2026
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Jorge Rodríguez, recently ratified as leader of the national parliament, avoided referring to those being freed as political prisoners and said that the releases were taking place simultaneously to his announcement, made at noon on Thursday.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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Following the announcement by Rodríguez, the Spanish Foreign Ministry confirmed that five Spaniards – one of whom has dual citizenship – had been freed and were flying back to Spain.—
Uriel Blanco,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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Those who liberated Damascus write the Syrian success story the way American success stories are written.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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The moments when the frame feels as liberated as its characters hope to are few and far between.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
15 Jan. 2026
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When the pandemic happened, the only way to access live performance was if it was recorded and cast widely.—
Juan A. Ramírez,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2026
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Nearly 30 years after its release, Freaky Friday was remade by Mean Girls director Mark Waters, casting Lindsay Lohan in the role inspired by Foster's, and Jamie Lee Curtis in the role inspired by Harris' character.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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The new detail in the Maryland ICE shooting was first announced Thursday by the Anne Arundel County Police Department, which is investigating the incident.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
13 Jan. 2026
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The Rapids, with first-time head coach Matt Wells now in charge, are expected to bring in at least a pair of new assistants of Wells’s choice, to be announced before the season starts.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
13 Jan. 2026
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Social workers will give the suitcases to children who are removed from home or moved from place to place, kids who travel on field trips, or reunite with family.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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He was removed by federal agents, who made entry into the residence and took the person to an ambulance.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
15 Jan. 2026
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After his starring role at the 2024 European Championship, Bellingham appeared to have the position locked down, but Rogers’ rapid ascent, coupled with a slight dip in Bellingham’s attacking output, has loosened that hold.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Government spending ramped up to try to alleviate the economic fallout, and agencies loosened some spending restrictions.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
11 Jan. 2026
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In December 2023 on northern Minnesota’s Upper Red Lake, 122 people were rescued after a small crack turned into a 30-foot gap of open water.—
Stephanie Pearson,
Outside,
14 Jan. 2026
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Hope rescued Zeppelin after he had been hit by a truck and added him to her pack after his recovery.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Released.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/released. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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