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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as in delivered
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Recent Examples of released
Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Oct. 2025
Fans across the globe are now accusing her of using AI in her promotional videos, which were released in the form of a scavenger hunt on Google this weekend.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
In addition to the album, Swift released a cinematic companion of the same name over the weekend, which included the premiere of her music video for the album’s lead single, The Fate of Ophelia, before its online release Sunday.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025
The tour announcement came just days after dropping her latest album, Vie, which was released on September 26, 2025, marking her first full-length project since 2023’s Scarlet.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2025
Photos released by the British military on Monday show the and the sailing in formation with other naval vessels during the exercise.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
The two actors would be considerably different ages in their respective portrayals of Chris — Kilmer was 35 when Heat was released, while DiCaprio will turn 51 next month.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2025
In 1993, Columbia released its first footwear by way of the Bugaboot, designed by Peter Moore of Air Jordan 1 and Nike Dunk fame.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025
Pooh Shiesty has been released from prison.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The identities of the two boys and their cause of death were not immediately released, but foul play is not suspected, according to WFAA.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Oct. 2025
Fans across the globe are now accusing her of using AI in her promotional videos, which were released in the form of a scavenger hunt on Google this weekend.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
In addition to the album, Swift released a cinematic companion of the same name over the weekend, which included the premiere of her music video for the album’s lead single, The Fate of Ophelia, before its online release Sunday.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025
The tour announcement came just days after dropping her latest album, Vie, which was released on September 26, 2025, marking her first full-length project since 2023’s Scarlet.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2025
Photos released by the British military on Monday show the and the sailing in formation with other naval vessels during the exercise.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
The two actors would be considerably different ages in their respective portrayals of Chris — Kilmer was 35 when Heat was released, while DiCaprio will turn 51 next month.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2025
In 1993, Columbia released its first footwear by way of the Bugaboot, designed by Peter Moore of Air Jordan 1 and Nike Dunk fame.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025
Pooh Shiesty has been released from prison.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for released
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Manes Returns A little more than three months after Johnson’s departure, Bukele unleashed an assault on the judiciary.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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So Much Fun) and others exhausting (the YSL Slime Language comps, 2023’s Business Is Business), as well as too many studio leaks unleashed via message board accounts.—
Mosi Reeves,
Rolling Stone,
29 Sep. 2025
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That freed up nearly $19 million in cap space to retain players such as Rob Gronkowski.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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The pair were convicted of murdering Knox’s roommate, Meredith Kercher, who was killed in 2007 in Italy, and then freed on appeal after an eight-year, three-trial legal battle to prove their innocence.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Oct. 2025
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And that liberated me, absolutely liberated me.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Some argue the practice is riding on the coattails of Canada’s historical ties to countries such as the Netherlands, which was liberated by Canadian troops during World War II and where Canadians are particularly appreciated.—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
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Bronstein, her every utterance brimming with deadpan passive-aggression, was shrewd to cast herself as one of Linda’s many antagonists.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
9 Oct. 2025
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The pair met after being cast in a production of Hamlet at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival when Preston was in her mid-to-late 20s and Emerson was nearing 40, Preston explained.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Oct. 2025
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That was just one of the findings of a new statewide health survey -- just the second in the country -- that was announced Thursday by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
6 Oct. 2025
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The 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature will be announced next week, on Thursday, October 9.—
tumblr.com,
tumblr.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The trepidation that led to Ohtani’s early exit from his start against these same Phillies last month — when Ohtani was removed from a no-hitter after five innings in an eventual loss — is not part of the calculus this time.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
4 Oct. 2025
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The church removed several of its officials following a law firm's investigation into the allegations in November.—
Nolan Clay,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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That's because the city has a history of shifting on this issue, from when pursuits were restricted following bystander deaths, and then loosened in response to carjackings and reckless driving in the city.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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And the typical rules of decorum are loosened as a result — at least by golf standards.—
Bob Harkins,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Of course, title notwithstanding, this opener is as gleeful as the rest of the record, as Swift sings about being rescued from a descent into Shakespearian madness by her happy-go-lucky baller.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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The group was able to use their phone to call 911 and she was rescued by air ambulance with unknown injuries, deputies said.—
Paloma Chavez,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Released.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/released. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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