Synonyms of released

released 1 of 2

adjective

as in delivered

Related Words

• delivered
• freed
• liberated
• quit
• shut (of)
• unburdened
• free
• disencumbered
• unhampered
• unimpeded

Dissimilar Words

• hindered
• handicapped
• encumbered
• hobbled

released

2 of 2

verb

past tense of release

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unleashed
• loosened
• unlocked
• expressed
• let go
• uncorked
• unloosed
• aired
• loosed
• liberated
• unloosened
• sprang
• freed
• emancipated
• discharged
• enfranchised
• manumitted
• unbound
• unshackled
• unchained
• uncaged
• vented
• unfettered
• took out
• unmoored

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• contained
• held
• checked
• controlled
• governed
• restrained
• regulated
• constrained
• inhibited
• curbed
• tamed
• smothered
• reined (in)
• bridled
• bound
• confined
• shackled
• handcuffed
• hampered
• fettered
• manacled
• trammeled
• enchained
• haltered

2

as in gave way (to)

to find emotional release for

tried to find other ways of releasing tension than by chewing her fingernails

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unleashed
• gave way (to)
• aired
• expressed
• vented
• voiced
• took out
• loosed
• stated
• acted out
• ventilated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• suppressed
• managed
• controlled
• contained
• governed
• handled
• repressed
• checked
• restrained
• constrained
• bottled (up)
• held back
• tamed
• curbed
• smothered
• pulled in
• swallowed
• inhibited
• quieted
• lulled
• soothed
• stilled
• choked
• quelled
• stifled
• repressed
• reined (in)
• strangled
• pocketed
• bridled
• muffled
• allayed

3

as in freed

to set free (as from slavery or confinement)

release the prisoners immediately

Synonyms & Similar Words

• freed
• liberated
• rescued
• saved
• loosened
• discharged
• sprang
• loosed
• turned loose
• enlarged
• emancipated
• enfranchised
• manumitted
• unbound
• paroled
• unchained
• uncaged
• delivered
• redeemed
• disenthralled
• unfettered
• bailed (out)
• ransomed
• extricated
• disengaged
• disentangled
• disembarrassed
• unshackled
• disencumbered

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bound
• confined
• restrained
• fettered
• imprisoned
• shackled
• committed
• handcuffed
• incarcerated
• jailed
• locked (up)
• interned
• enchained
• conquered
• subdued
• enslaved
• manacled
• subjugated
• trammeled
• immured

4

as in liberated

to set free from entanglement or difficulty

the new governor finally managed to release himself from his rash campaign promise

Synonyms & Similar Words

• freed
• liberated
• saved
• redeemed
• rescued
• extricated
• cut loose
• cleared
• disentangled
• disengaged
• untangled
• delivered
• disembarrassed
• unraveled
• untied
• unburdened
• disencumbered
• disburdened
• unsnarled
• untwined

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• blocked
• hampered
• loaded
• hindered
• weighed
• impeded
• obstructed
• entangled
• embroiled
• burdened
• encumbered

5

as in cast

to throw or give off

an air freshener that releases a pleasing scent into the room

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cast
• issued
• emitted
• radiated
• evolved
• expelled
• emanated
• eliminated
• exhaled
• discharged
• sent (out)
• poured
• irradiated
• vented
• gave out
• expired
• threw out
• shot
• evacuated
• erupted
• excreted
• secreted
• exuded
• ejected
• sprayed
• oozed
• gushed
• spewed
• squirted
• spurted
• spouted
• jetted
• outpoured

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• absorbed
• inhaled
• took up
• soaked (up)
• sucked (up)
• sponged

6

as in announced

to make known openly or publicly

the panel of nutritionists released their findings on the safety and effectiveness of various diets

Synonyms & Similar Words

• announced
• published
• declared
• proclaimed
• posted
• advertised
• promulgated
• disclosed
• publicized
• revealed
• broadcast
• heralded
• trumpeted
• promoted
• reported
• blared
• ran with
• flashed
• sounded
• introduced
• enunciated
• placarded
• gave out
• blazed
• blazoned
• disseminated
• annunciated
• beat the drum (for or about)
• showed
• spread
• featured
• called (off or out)
• cried
• barked
• notified
• rang
• informed
• billed
• manifested
• divulged
• imparted
• tolled
• puffed
• bulletined
• gazetted
• communicated
• plugged
• billboarded
• handed down
• intimated
• blurbed
• apprised
• kithed
• knelled
• advised
• pitched

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• withheld
• suppressed
• concealed
• recalled
• silenced
• revoked
• retracted
• hushed (up)
• recanted

7

as in removed

to let go from office, service, or employment

they released the workers who couldn't handle the new technology

Synonyms & Similar Words

• removed
• dismissed
• sacked
• retired
• fired
• discharged
• terminated
• axed
• canned
• sent packing
• mustered out
• bounced
• turned off
• cashiered
• laid off
• showed (someone) the door
• pink-slipped
• trimmed
• downsized
• separated
• kicked out
• unseated
• furloughed
• chucked (out)
• booted (out)
• threw out
• drummed (out)
• excessed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• employed
• retained
• engaged
• hired
• signed (up or on)
• kept
• took on
• contracted
• recruited
• rehired
• reemployed
• subcontracted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of released

Verb

First released in arcades in 1999, the game puts players behind the wheel of a fearless cabbie racing the clock through chaotic city streets — flying off ramps, dodging traffic, and chasing tips with punk-rock energy. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026

The White House has an opaque system in place where AI companies can voluntarily submit their latest models for government review up to 30 days before they are publicly released. — Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026

Functionality for geographical landmark identification is expected to be released in the coming months and subsequent software updates are expected to introduce new and exciting uses. — Harry Bennett, Space.com, 14 Sep. 2026

She was later released with an ankle monitor after five days and widespread media coverage, but a DHS spokesperson said at the time the government would continue pursuing her deportation. — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026

His identity was expected to be released by the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office once relatives are notified of his death. — Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Apple has released new devices, including the company’s first foldable phone — and iPhone18 in new colors. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026

Verbruggen illustrated his strengths in possession in the early stages against Leeds with a raking pass that released Maxim De Cuyper one-v-one against Jayden Bogle. — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Scrutiny of the project would later intensify after preliminary designs were released late last year. — Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026