Synonyms of releases

releases 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of release

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unleashes
• loosens
• unlocks
• uncorks
• lets go
• expresses
• looses
• unlooses
• unloosens
• liberates
• airs
• frees
• springs
• discharges
• emancipates
• unbinds
• manumits
• enfranchises
• uncages
• unshackles
• unfetters
• unmoors
• vents
• unchains
• takes out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• contains
• holds
• controls
• checks
• regulates
• governs
• inhibits
• restrains
• constrains
• reins (in)
• curbs
• smothers
• tames
• binds
• confines
• bridles
• shackles
• fetters
• hampers
• handcuffs
• trammels
• manacles
• enchains
• halters

2

as in gives way (to)

to find emotional release for

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unleashes
• gives way (to)
• voices
• expresses
• takes out
• acts out
• looses
• vents
• airs
• states
• ventilates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• suppresses
• represses
• manages
• controls
• handles
• governs
• contains
• checks
• bottles (up)
• restrains
• reins (in)
• constrains
• holds back
• curbs
• pulls in
• smothers
• stills
• tames
• lulls
• inhibits
• swallows
• represses
• soothes
• allays
• quiets
• chokes
• stifles
• pockets
• quells
• strangles
• bridles
• muffles

3

as in frees

to set free (as from slavery or confinement)

release the prisoners immediately

Synonyms & Similar Words

• frees
• liberates
• rescues
• saves
• loosens
• discharges
• springs
• turns loose
• emancipates
• looses
• unbinds
• manumits
• enlarges
• enfranchises
• uncages
• unchains
• unfetters
• disenthralls
• redeems
• bails (out)
• paroles
• delivers
• extricates
• ransoms
• disengages
• disentangles
• disencumbers
• unshackles
• disembarrasses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• binds
• confines
• restrains
• fetters
• enchains
• commits
• shackles
• handcuffs
• imprisons
• locks (up)
• incarcerates
• interns
• jails
• conquers
• trammels
• enslaves
• subdues
• subjugates
• manacles
• immures

4

as in liberates

to set free from entanglement or difficulty

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• frees
• liberates
• saves
• redeems
• rescues
• extricates
• disengages
• cuts loose
• disentangles
• untangles
• clears
• disembarrasses
• delivers
• unravels
• disencumbers
• unties
• unburdens
• disburdens
• unsnarls
• untwines

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• blocks
• hinders
• hampers
• loads
• impedes
• obstructs
• entangles
• weighs
• embroils
• burdens
• encumbers

5

as in casts

to throw or give off

an air freshener that releases a pleasing scent into the room

Synonyms & Similar Words

• casts
• emits
• radiates
• issues
• emanates
• shoots
• evolves
• expels
• sends (out)
• discharges
• exhales
• eliminates
• pours
• throws out
• gives out
• vents
• expires
• irradiates
• secretes
• evacuates
• erupts
• exudes
• excretes
• oozes
• sprays
• ejects
• jets
• gushes
• squirts
• spurts
• spews
• spouts
• outpours

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• absorbs
• takes up
• sucks (up)
• inhales
• soaks (up)
• sponges

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• announces
• publishes
• declares
• proclaims
• posts
• advertises
• promulgates
• publicizes
• broadcasts
• discloses
• runs with
• heralds
• promotes
• sounds
• reveals
• trumpets
• blares
• reports
• flashes
• blazes
• gives out
• disseminates
• spreads
• enunciates
• annunciates
• beats the drum (for or about)
• features
• introduces
• bulletins
• shows
• placards
• blazons
• barks
• cries
• calls (off or out)
• rings
• manifests
• informs
• notifies
• divulges
• bills
• imparts
• gazettes
• puffs
• tolls
• blurbs
• plugs
• communicates
• hands down
• apprises
• knells
• kithes
• billboards
• intimates
• advises
• pitches

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• withholds
• conceals
• suppresses
• silences
• recalls
• revokes
• retracts
• hushes (up)
• recants

7

as in removes

to let go from office, service, or employment

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• removes
• sacks
• dismisses
• retires
• fires
• discharges
• terminates
• cans
• axes
• turns off
• bounces
• excesses
• pink-slips
• sends packing
• lays off
• musters out
• shows (someone) the door
• downsizes
• trims
• boots (out)
• kicks out
• cashiers
• separates
• furloughs
• unseats
• throws out
• drums (out)
• chucks (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• retains
• employs
• hires
• engages
• keeps
• signs (up or on)
• takes on
• contracts
• recruits
• reemploys
• rehires
• subcontracts

releases

2 of 2

noun

plural of release

1

as in discharges

a freeing from an obligation or responsibility

because they had legally declared bankruptcy, they received release from their debt

Synonyms & Similar Words

• discharges
• exemptions
• waivers
• deliveries
• immunities
• quittances
• quietuses
• dispensations

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• waivers
• exemptions
• quitclaims
• disclaimers
• indemnities
• dispensations
• relinquishments
• surrenders
• renunciations
• renouncements
• abdications
• handovers

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• announcements
• advertisements
• ads
• bulletins
• postings
• notices
• reports
• notifications
• communiqués
• advertisings
• brochures
• adverts
• posters
• signs
• messages
• broadcasts
• flyers
• commercials
• fly sheets
• gazettes
• show bills
• circulars
• publicities
• declarations
• communications
• handbills
• blurbs
• promotions
• billings
• dispatches
• telecasts
• cablecasts
• proclamations
• newscasts
• handouts
• bills
• billboards
• pronouncements
• placards
• playbills
• promulgations
• campaigns
• buildups
• promos
• broadsides
• pitches
• edicts
• rescripts
• pronunciamentos
• annunciations
• spots
• come-ons
• propagandas
• words
• boosts
• plugs
• significations
• ballyhoos
• plugolas

4

as in reliefs

reduction of or freedom from pain

only sleep offered any release from the agony of the migraine

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reliefs
• eases
• alleviations
• comforts
• decreases
• mitigations
• moderations
• mollifications
• assuagements
• appeasements
• diminishments

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discomforts
• tortures
• sufferings
• miseries
• pains
• torments
• stitches
• agonies
• throes
• pangs
• aches
• stings
• anguishes
• pricks
• smarts
• tingles
• twinges

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of releases

Verb

Infused with menthol and essential oils, each steamer releases a refreshing scent for 10 to 15 minutes and is individually wrapped for easy storage or travel. — ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026

In Chicago, a police watchdog agency routinely releases body camera video of shootings and other serious use-of-force incidents within 60 days. — Ryan J. Foley, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

The Labor Department releases July employment numbers on Friday. — Paul Wiseman, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026

In the new study, the researchers found that palladium can catalyze a crucial reaction from phosphite (abundant at hydrothermal vents) to phosphate (crucial to cellular processes) that releases energy and could have powered LUCA. — Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 7 Aug. 2026

Like warm water, heat from a blowdryer releases the sticker’s adhesive for an easy way to remove it from the glass surface. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026

Now, however, all of that has changed, as Watkins releases his debut novel, Memphis Moon, to the world. — William Jones, USA Today, 30 July 2026

Costco food court menu changes tend to get a lot of attention, especially when the wholesale retailer removes an item that people love or releases a variation on an old favorite. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026

Paul releases some of Fauci’s diary Paul in his opening statement sought to build the case that Fauci helped produce the COVID-19 pandemic by approving funding of research on virus mutations and then covered up his complicity. — Lauran Neergaard, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

Noun

Such scams appear to be becoming more common; since late June, the cities of Mountain View and Fremont have both issued news releases about similar attempts to swindle city funds intended for developers. — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026

According to a person close to the DeepMind team, Kavukcuoglu had been taking on a broader set of responsibilities from Hassabis over the past year, including directing model development and presenting major Gemini releases. — Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026

Below, shop some of our favorite new releases in keeping with the trends. — ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026

Top distributor Eagle Pictures, which also handles Paramount and Sony Pictures releases in Italy, will bring the film to Italian cinemas. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026

The company has also launched a small Crate for storing a growing collection and a 2x2 Frame for displaying favorite releases. — New Atlas, 6 Aug. 2026

While most of the streamers’ submissions opt for the minimum qualifying run, occasionally platforms like Netflix will offer longer releases for movie fans who prefer the big-screen experience. — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

The solo films are Columbia Pictures releases financed by Sony, with Marvel Studios acting as a creative manager, and handling MCU integration in the crossover films. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026

These two updates had a total of 1,072 bug fixes, which is more than the previous 23 releases combined. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 30 July 2026