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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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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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
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
The current agreement also releases billions of Iran's frozen funds held in overseas accounts in Qatar.
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Brittney Melton,
NPR,
23 June 2026
How pheromone perfume is supposed to work Pheromones are biological cues the body releases naturally.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
Once activated, this anti-nausea band releases a specific pattern of pulses that stimulate the median nerve under the skin.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
Under what’s called the sterile insect technique, the government breeds male screwworm flies that can’t reproduce, then releases them into the wild.
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Ciara McCarthy. Produced With Ai Assistance,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
The team also built a version of the microbe that releases human IL-10.
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Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
Iran’s deputy foreign minister said 60-day nuclear negotiations will begin only once the US releases billions in frozen funds.
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Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
But, yes, A24 releases $200 million movies now.
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Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
9 June 2026
Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Both studios have handled major releases and awards contenders including The Substance (Mubi) and Best Picture winners in Parasite and Anora (Neon).
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Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
Manipulating the timing of releases from dams on the western rivers could flood Pakistani farmland during planting seasons, while withholding water during critical irrigation windows could devastate harvests.
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Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
For Camacho, the experience is now the inspiration for future releases.
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José Salazar,
IndieWire,
22 June 2026
Storyboarding is becoming an increasingly popular use case for AI, allowing creatives to pitch and iterate while still keeping consumer releases human-led.
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Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
While this summer won’t feature any new ship releases at Port Canaveral, Royal Caribbean will introduce its third Icon-class ship, Legend of the Seas, to Fort Lauderdale this fall following the vessel’s summer in the Mediterranean.
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Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
Smaller batches typically mean more experimentation — the kind of one-off lagers, seasonal releases and limited tap-only pours that don’t make sense to package and ship across a wide distribution footprint.
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Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
21 June 2026
At the same time, Dangerous Woman, one of Grande's earliest releases, tumbles down the roster.
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Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Verb
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.
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Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
The current agreement also releases billions of Iran's frozen funds held in overseas accounts in Qatar.
—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
23 June 2026
How pheromone perfume is supposed to work Pheromones are biological cues the body releases naturally.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
Once activated, this anti-nausea band releases a specific pattern of pulses that stimulate the median nerve under the skin.
—
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Under what’s called the sterile insect technique, the government breeds male screwworm flies that can’t reproduce, then releases them into the wild.
—
Ciara McCarthy. Produced With Ai Assistance,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
The team also built a version of the microbe that releases human IL-10.
—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
Iran’s deputy foreign minister said 60-day nuclear negotiations will begin only once the US releases billions in frozen funds.
—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
But, yes, A24 releases $200 million movies now.
—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
9 June 2026
Noun
Particularly in the busy summer season where high-profile releases hit theaters each week.
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Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Both studios have handled major releases and awards contenders including The Substance (Mubi) and Best Picture winners in Parasite and Anora (Neon).
—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
Manipulating the timing of releases from dams on the western rivers could flood Pakistani farmland during planting seasons, while withholding water during critical irrigation windows could devastate harvests.
—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
For Camacho, the experience is now the inspiration for future releases.
—
José Salazar,
IndieWire,
22 June 2026
Storyboarding is becoming an increasingly popular use case for AI, allowing creatives to pitch and iterate while still keeping consumer releases human-led.
—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
While this summer won’t feature any new ship releases at Port Canaveral, Royal Caribbean will introduce its third Icon-class ship, Legend of the Seas, to Fort Lauderdale this fall following the vessel’s summer in the Mediterranean.
—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
Smaller batches typically mean more experimentation — the kind of one-off lagers, seasonal releases and limited tap-only pours that don’t make sense to package and ship across a wide distribution footprint.
—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
21 June 2026
At the same time, Dangerous Woman, one of Grande's earliest releases, tumbles down the roster.
—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for releases
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When the black hole feeds on gas, the object unleashes particles in the form of wind or jets that move at nearly the speed of light, traveling up to thousands of light-years into space.
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Directed by action veteran Kenji Tanigaki and produced by Bill Kong, the martial arts showcase stars Xie Miao as Wang Wei, an ordinary man who unleashes a relentless rampage against a powerful child trafficking syndicate after his daughter is kidnapped.
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And having a clear narrative throughline frees the audience to, instead of making logistical sense of each shot, really key into the emotional and dramatic beats of the sequence.
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To make things easier, spring for this stylish crossbody bag from Travelon, which frees up your hands while providing plenty of pockets to store your travel essentials.
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Harvard’s research confirms that AI liberates managers from coordination and relay tasks, freeing them for judgment, contextual intelligence, and human connection that no system can replicate.
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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.
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Since launching his menswear brand in 2015, the Mexican American designer casts the same key models repeatedly, such as Shaid Anaya, who takes breaks from his regular job as a construction workers to walk his shows.
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Like the living room, the bedroom is painted the same flat white but the quality of the eastern light filtering into the bedroom casts a buttery glow.
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Subscribe to my free newsletter for first-look One UI 9 coverage and exclusive deals the moment Samsung announces pricing.
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The team behind Palo Santo announces plans for a new restaurant and social club in Midtown, peach trees arrive on Peachtree Street, Tipsy Thaiger opens its patio for the summer and more from the Atlanta food scene this week.
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Since the early 1980s, Earth scientists have understood that erosion and weathering of rock slowly removes CO2 from the atmosphere, regulating Earth’s climate on geological timescales.
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For parents of younger children especially, a legal line drawn externally removes a fight that has previously had to be won solo, at home, against enormous social pressure.
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Jones told the jury that gun safety experts will testify to the weapon’s history of false discharges and design problems, claims that the manufacturer, Sig Sauer, has repeatedly denied.
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The allegations include racial harassment, discriminatory assignments, pay inequality, retaliation, failure to prevent discrimination and harassment, and unequal treatment in areas including discipline, promotions, firings, and constructive discharges.
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Without discussing too much in detail, councilmembers raised several potential alternatives during the meeting, including parking garage subsidies, downtown employee waivers and a comprehensive citywide review of parking programs.
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For schools with current athletes who may be eligible for hardship waivers or extensions of eligibility under current rules, the D-I Cabinet indicated the deadline to submit requests to the NCAA is July 31.
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