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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as in frees
to set free (as from slavery or confinement)
release the prisoners immediately
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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
Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 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, 27 Apr. 2026
This process releases collagen and amino acids into the liquid.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 24 Apr. 2026
Herz releases regular videos on her store’s Facebook page that advertises new offerings and vendors at her store.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 23 Apr. 2026
When organic material like fruits and vegetables break down, the decay releases methane.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
The critics are weighing in on the big-budget Michael Jackson biopic Michael, which releases globally this weekend.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
The emitter on a drip irrigation system is a small device that slowly releases water from the system’s tubes into the soil.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 20 Apr. 2026
Obrist was on hand to tout his memoir, Life in Progress, which releases in the US this week.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Jesse Jarnow, Pitchfork, 4 May 2026
Datskovska regularly reports on new releases and collaborations from footwear’s most in-demand brands.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
Urinary releases to the soil enhance soil fertility, which can promote plant productivity (carbon capture).
—Paige Stein, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2026
In 141 breaches and inadvertent data releases between 2023 and 2025, the comptroller’s office found officials delayed reporting 48% of incidents to the New York State Education Department, and held up notifying families about 11% of the time.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
The week's other big releases — ADP's private payroll survey and the government's official nonfarm payroll report — are for April.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 3 May 2026
Empire Entertainment, the Saudi distributor that handled Desert Warrior for MBC and looks after Sony releases in the territory, has had bigger hits this year, not least Project Hail Mary, which grossed $700,000 in its opening weekend.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 2 May 2026
No matter your preference, this collection of new releases from Four Roses proves there’s a single barrel to match nearly every bourbon mood, so make a little space on your bar cart.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
Though Segal is gone, his artist-first ethos guided the Resonance and Time Traveler releases.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
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, 27 Apr. 2026
This process releases collagen and amino acids into the liquid.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 24 Apr. 2026
Herz releases regular videos on her store’s Facebook page that advertises new offerings and vendors at her store.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 23 Apr. 2026
When organic material like fruits and vegetables break down, the decay releases methane.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
The critics are weighing in on the big-budget Michael Jackson biopic Michael, which releases globally this weekend.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
The emitter on a drip irrigation system is a small device that slowly releases water from the system’s tubes into the soil.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 20 Apr. 2026
Obrist was on hand to tout his memoir, Life in Progress, which releases in the US this week.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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
Datskovska regularly reports on new releases and collaborations from footwear’s most in-demand brands.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
Urinary releases to the soil enhance soil fertility, which can promote plant productivity (carbon capture).
—Paige Stein, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2026
In 141 breaches and inadvertent data releases between 2023 and 2025, the comptroller’s office found officials delayed reporting 48% of incidents to the New York State Education Department, and held up notifying families about 11% of the time.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
The week's other big releases — ADP's private payroll survey and the government's official nonfarm payroll report — are for April.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 3 May 2026
Empire Entertainment, the Saudi distributor that handled Desert Warrior for MBC and looks after Sony releases in the territory, has had bigger hits this year, not least Project Hail Mary, which grossed $700,000 in its opening weekend.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 2 May 2026
No matter your preference, this collection of new releases from Four Roses proves there’s a single barrel to match nearly every bourbon mood, so make a little space on your bar cart.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
Though Segal is gone, his artist-first ethos guided the Resonance and Time Traveler releases.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for releases
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There, Sam unleashes reams upon reams of monologues about their past at a teary Mary, who fills in a few gaps.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
18 Apr. 2026
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There, Sam unleashes reams upon reams of pent-up monologuing about their past while a teary Mary fills in a few gaps.—
Katie Walsh,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 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
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As with the separation of Qnity from DuPont , spinning off a strong asset frees it to trade as a pure-play, drawing in new investors and often resulting in a higher valuation.—
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CNBC,
23 Apr. 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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Parenting naturally casts one partner as the caregiver, but often that role expands beyond the kids to include managing the household and the needs of a spouse — both logistically and emotionally.—
Patricia Neligan,
AJC.com,
7 May 2026
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Standing by the practice ring is a forest green Rolex platform clock that casts a sundial-esque shadow on a basket weave brick path.—
Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
7 May 2026
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Lee announces the drops via Dover Sole Market’s Instagram stories Wednesday or Thursday for Saturday and Sunday pickup.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The real problem is not who announces the policy.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
Verb
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While the norm is that a toner should be an astringent that removes grime and dirt while balancing the pH, Korean toners work to give the skin instant hydration as the first step after cleansing with a face wash.—
Rosa Jisoo Pyo,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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Our other favorite pet hair removers This device removes pet hair from all kinds of fabrics without snagging them.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 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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The lawsuit also claims that DC Water violated state water pollution laws through unauthorized sewage discharges.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Both Edström and Rempe would have to clear waivers to be assigned to AHL Hartford, which is a risk New York would rather not take, but their places in the lineup seem to be in jeopardy after Chmelař and Sýkora seized their fourth-line spots late in the season.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Mets on Monday also claimed utility man Eric Wagaman off waivers from the Minnesota Twins and optioned him to Triple-A Syracuse.—
Peter Sblendorio,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Releases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/releases. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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