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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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
Matthew J. Belvedere,jeff Marks,paulina Likos, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
Hill directed, co-wrote and stars in the movie that Apple TV releases April 10.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 17 Mar. 2026
Key Takeaways The body releases cortisol in response to stress.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 16 Mar. 2026
That decontamination process releases fumes into the air and is a big source of VOC emissions, Nichols said.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026
That releases the smoke, which is where all the flavor comes from, Garrett used to say.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee
march 15, Kansas City Star, 15 Mar. 2026
The treatment can cause a serious reaction called cytokine release syndrome, in which the immune system releases a storm of inflammatory proteins into the bloodstream.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
Sony video game development subsidiary San Diego Studio usually releases its annual installment of MLB The Show during spring training when many fans are not yet thinking about the baseball season.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Searchlight Pictures releases the film on March 19.
—Chase Hutchinson, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2026
Dade Hayes, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
Escorts are a sideshow, strategic stock releases are a sideshow.
—Cecilia Vega, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
At the moment, boutique labels are hardly supported by the major marketing pushes or large theatrical releases required to make a movie find a significant audience.
—Alexis Alexanian, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
If the releases and the full-route polish catch up to the size/speed combo, watch out.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
There are only 52 weekends on the calendar, and with 30 movies, the studio would need to strategically place its releases as not to cannibalize its own ticket sales.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2026
Anything designed to help titles stand out in what is still a glut of streaming releases is a good thing.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
Those songs emerged among 26 top 10 releases.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2026
With Phillips and Lloyd added to the defensive front, the Panthers will need to open up cap space through restructures and/or releases.
—Mike Kaye
updated March 9, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 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.
—Matthew J. Belvedere,jeff Marks,paulina Likos, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
Hill directed, co-wrote and stars in the movie that Apple TV releases April 10.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 17 Mar. 2026
Key Takeaways The body releases cortisol in response to stress.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 16 Mar. 2026
That decontamination process releases fumes into the air and is a big source of VOC emissions, Nichols said.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026
That releases the smoke, which is where all the flavor comes from, Garrett used to say.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee
march 15, Kansas City Star, 15 Mar. 2026
The treatment can cause a serious reaction called cytokine release syndrome, in which the immune system releases a storm of inflammatory proteins into the bloodstream.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
Sony video game development subsidiary San Diego Studio usually releases its annual installment of MLB The Show during spring training when many fans are not yet thinking about the baseball season.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Searchlight Pictures releases the film on March 19.
—Chase Hutchinson, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2026
Noun
Notably, a spate of special vinyl releases of Swift’s albums and various tracks and remixes helped spur another strong year for the physical format.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
Escorts are a sideshow, strategic stock releases are a sideshow.
—Cecilia Vega, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
At the moment, boutique labels are hardly supported by the major marketing pushes or large theatrical releases required to make a movie find a significant audience.
—Alexis Alexanian, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
If the releases and the full-route polish catch up to the size/speed combo, watch out.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
There are only 52 weekends on the calendar, and with 30 movies, the studio would need to strategically place its releases as not to cannibalize its own ticket sales.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2026
Anything designed to help titles stand out in what is still a glut of streaming releases is a good thing.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
Those songs emerged among 26 top 10 releases.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2026
With Phillips and Lloyd added to the defensive front, the Panthers will need to open up cap space through restructures and/or releases.
—Mike Kaye
updated March 9, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for releases
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Oreade, the fine dining restaurant, is where Chef Riccardo Bacciottini unleashes his creativity and technical prowess, using local ingredients (many plucked right from the hotel’s gardens) to make sublime dishes like tomato tartare with basil and miso or artichokes confited with pepper sauce.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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That pregnancy question is before this really unprofessional moment where Robby unleashes on Mohan.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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But for occasional rice preparation, the stovetop method works perfectly well — and frees up valuable counter and cabinet space.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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That frees up the conversation surrounding optimal deployment of the big outscorers.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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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
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With the help of Opta’s supercomputer, The Athletic casts an eye over the run-in.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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This awkwardly hip-thrusting, hip-hop dancing man (who looks most like a yassified version of the NXIVM cult leader Keith Raniere) soon casts a spell over the best friends with his dance moves.—
Chase Hutchinson,
IndieWire,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But waiting for an ideal rate may not be the best approach now, especially before the Fed formally announces yet another interest rate hold.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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The trip takes a dramatic turn when the founder of Rockin’ Grandma’s announces plans to step down.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The technology removes the delay between taking a photo and editing it.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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Porter said he was placed on an ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) machine, which, according to Mayo Clinic, pumps blood outside of the body to a heart-lung machine, removes carbon dioxide from the blood and sends oxygen-rich blood back to the body.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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According to the article by Humnah Fayyaz and Tabeer Riaz, mill workers face high dust exposure; surrounding communities rely on groundwater that frequently fails to meet safe drinking water standards due to industrial discharges.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Mar. 2026
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Efforts to control the spill were complicated by heavy rains, leading to additional discharges into the river.—
William Morris,
Des Moines Register,
17 Mar. 2026
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Vasil had 82 strikeouts and 52 walks in 101 innings after the Sox claimed him off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays on March 23.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Willis and Vaihola are seeking medical redshirt waivers and won’t be eligible to play in the Crown.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Releases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/releases. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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