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

Today’s the day that restaurants’ dreams come true, as the Michelin Guide American South releases its selections for the top destinations worth visiting in Charlotte and throughout the region. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026

Recent criticism The century-old restaurant guide is famous for its secrecy; its inspectors are anonymous and the company releases only vague information about their evaluation process. — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Saliva wets the pouch and releases its ingredients between the lip and gum, according to Nectr. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026

Very few vehicles have Google built-in, but Google often releases new car features on them first. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 20 Oct. 2026

His next special, The Dog — marking his third of the year — releases December 13, with four already filmed and planned for release in 2027. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026

And behind Vision’s back, Ultron ominously releases a carrier pigeon, sending a message to a mystery recipient. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026

Mazal Group and the Weingartens and Odeds have denied wrongdoing, and the settlement releases them from future liability for the allegations in the case. — Monika Evstatieva, NPR, 14 Oct. 2026

The horror powerhouse has spent years building major Hollywood releases around premises that practically advertise themselves. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 12 Oct. 2026

Noun

In practice, that’s resulted in an evolving wealth of SKUs across bags, footwear, and ready-to-wear, comprising new releases and updates on brand heroes. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026

Another noticeable shift has been to steer financial resources away from smaller studios toward those that make Xbox’s most iconic franchises, with the goal of more frequent major releases. — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026

While new releases like the Steam Frame and Pimax Dream Air are still happening, many of the most interesting developments in the space these days are on the enthusiast front. — Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 19 Oct. 2026

Seasonal collections, themed items and limited-edition releases give shoppers a reason to visit stores before the busiest holiday weeks. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Inspired by the romance mega-movement happening right now in pop culture (the upcoming ACOTAR releases, Sense and Sensibility, and Sterling Point, to name a few), sweeping romantic hairstyles are having a moment. — Lindy Segal, Glamour, 19 Oct. 2026

Waiting until an item trends online could mean missing out on popular styles or limited releases. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2026

Sony Pictures has taken rights for Primetime in Middle East, Indonesia, Israel, Singapore, Switzerland, South Korea, South Africa, Thailand, and Vietnam, with theatrical releases currently being planned across those regions. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2026

Shares also fell sharply after the company's Q1 2026 and Q3 2025 releases. — Caleigh Keating, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2026