1
as in unleashes
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 gives 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 frees
to set free (as from slavery or confinement)
release the prisoners immediately
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4
as in liberates
to set free from entanglement or difficulty
the new governor finally managed to release himself from his rash campaign promise
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5
as in casts
to throw or give off
an air freshener that releases a pleasing scent into the room
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6
as in announces
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 removes
to let go from office, service, or employment
they released the workers who couldn't handle the new technology
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1
as in discharges
a freeing from an obligation or responsibility
because they had legally declared bankruptcy, they received release from their debt
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as in waivers
a document containing a declaration of an intentional giving up of a right, claim, or privilege
we had to sign a liability release before they'd let us go rock climbing on their property
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as in announcements
a published statement informing the public of a matter of general interest
a press release announcing that the governor would not run for a second term
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as in reliefs
reduction of or freedom from pain
only sleep offered any release from the agony of the migraine
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Recent Examples of releases
Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 12 May 2026
The idea works because copper releases small amounts of ions into the water.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
The rankings come from The Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit organization that evaluates hospital safety across the country and releases updated Hospital Safety Grades twice a year.
—Sacbee.com, 12 May 2026
Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 12 May 2026
A little over a year has passed since Bad Bunny’s Adidas Ballerina made its debut, and releases for the sneaker’s first three colorways were all condensed into March and April 2025.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Upcoming for the company is André Øvredal’s supernatural horror film Passenger, starring Melissa Leo, Lou Lloubell and Jacob Scipio, which Paramount releases May 22.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 12 May 2026
Users place the pouch between the gum and upper lip, where saliva moistens it and releases nicotine.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 12 May 2026
Dunkin’ often releases new variations and has enlisted high-profile stars, like singer Sabrina Carpenter and rapper Morgan Thee Stallion, for marketing efforts.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 11 May 2026
Certain countries had laws requiring a longer months-long exclusivity between the theatrical and online releases, forcing Glitch to abandon efforts to find distribution in those territories.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 11 May 2026
In Las Vegas, studio heads pitched upcoming releases and plans for more theatrical releases with longer runs at the multiplex.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
First unveiled in December 2024 at the European Defense Industry conference in Kyiv, this follows months of strategic public releases about the system’s progress.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
Generally, but not always, Amazon MGM releases skip the digital streaming route (where films are available to purchase or rent on premium video on demand) and instead make their home entertainment debuts on Amazon’s Prime Video streaming platform.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
Which means that fans will be able to get hands-on experience with new releases and upcoming games.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 9 May 2026
Public pressure and her deteriorating health led to releases and furloughs.
—Irwin Cotler, Time, 8 May 2026
Setting’s live releases and studio debut, 2021’s Shone A Rainbow Light On, drifted through ambient cloud-shapes before almost imperceptibly taking flight.
—Jesse Jarnow, Pitchfork, 4 May 2026
Verb
When the imbalance becomes strong enough, the cloud releases energy in a rapid electrical discharge, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 12 May 2026
The idea works because copper releases small amounts of ions into the water.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
The rankings come from The Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit organization that evaluates hospital safety across the country and releases updated Hospital Safety Grades twice a year.
—Sacbee.com, 12 May 2026
Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 12 May 2026
A little over a year has passed since Bad Bunny’s Adidas Ballerina made its debut, and releases for the sneaker’s first three colorways were all condensed into March and April 2025.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Upcoming for the company is André Øvredal’s supernatural horror film Passenger, starring Melissa Leo, Lou Lloubell and Jacob Scipio, which Paramount releases May 22.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 12 May 2026
Users place the pouch between the gum and upper lip, where saliva moistens it and releases nicotine.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 12 May 2026
Dunkin’ often releases new variations and has enlisted high-profile stars, like singer Sabrina Carpenter and rapper Morgan Thee Stallion, for marketing efforts.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
Chopard’s charming—and chiming—Beehive Clock, a table clock standing nearly a foot tall with seven tiers of rounded glass segments encircling a multi-level mechanical movement, stood out among the new releases for the same reason the Nautilus desk watch (Ref.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 11 May 2026
Certain countries had laws requiring a longer months-long exclusivity between the theatrical and online releases, forcing Glitch to abandon efforts to find distribution in those territories.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 11 May 2026
In Las Vegas, studio heads pitched upcoming releases and plans for more theatrical releases with longer runs at the multiplex.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
First unveiled in December 2024 at the European Defense Industry conference in Kyiv, this follows months of strategic public releases about the system’s progress.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
Generally, but not always, Amazon MGM releases skip the digital streaming route (where films are available to purchase or rent on premium video on demand) and instead make their home entertainment debuts on Amazon’s Prime Video streaming platform.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
Which means that fans will be able to get hands-on experience with new releases and upcoming games.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 9 May 2026
Public pressure and her deteriorating health led to releases and furloughs.
—Irwin Cotler, Time, 8 May 2026
Setting’s live releases and studio debut, 2021’s Shone A Rainbow Light On, drifted through ambient cloud-shapes before almost imperceptibly taking flight.
—Jesse Jarnow, Pitchfork, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for releases
Verb
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Among the various aspects of the movie that its English title refers to, not least is the unhinged rampage Lina unleashes at a couple of schoolgirls, a gringa loca on the razor’s edge.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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Bernthal snaps and unleashes Castle’s anguish in a powerful scene at his family’s gravesite.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
13 May 2026
Verb
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This frees the programmer from having to manually track and release unused memory.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
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His comfort in deeper areas, in turn, frees up Casemiro and Fernandes to operate in more advanced areas ahead of him.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Where Beyoncé added poetic interludes between songs, in Songs from the Hole, the audience learns about Jacobs' story and how his music spiritually liberates him while simultaneously being among the reasons officials cited for not granting him parole.—
Kara Frame,
NPR,
12 Mar. 2026
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Nuclear fusion, like in the Sun, liberates 630 trillion joules for each kilogram of hydrogen fuel.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The finding casts doubt on previous studies that used these tools without accounting for intelligence and suggests depression screening in doctor’s offices may be flawed.—
Simon Makin,
Scientific American,
14 May 2026
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His new film casts Niels Schneider as a man nearing 40, who keeps his life and his pursuits as a photographer to himself.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
Verb
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As might be expected from one of Latin America’s most idiosyncratic innovators, the film’s title announces more than its obvious relationship to its predecessor.—
Beatrice Loayza,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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Cotton Bowl Athletic Association Names Marmion President, CEO The Cotton Bowl Athletic Association announces the selection of Dave Marmion as its next president and chief executive officer.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Din removes his helmet to say goodbye to Grogu, and the child goes off with Luke to train as a Jedi.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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This single-sensor approach removes the need for the complex calibration typically required when combining separate lidar and camera systems.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
Noun
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That permit, administered by the state in partnership with EPA, would require Dalton Utilities to report pollution levels and chemical discharges to regulators.—
DYLAN JACKSON,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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Rainfall regularly overwhelmed the 150-year-old system, sending discharges directly into the Thames River.—
TIME Contributors,
Time,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Typically, members prioritize such high-profile committees and request waivers to serve on lesser ones in addition.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Devices on the Covered List need waivers to continue receiving software updates, the FCC Office of Engineering and Technology said in its waiver extension order on Friday.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 May 2026
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“Releases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/releases. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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