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
CBS News, 23 Feb. 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, 23 Feb. 2026
That glassy transparency comes courtesy of the Florida aquifer, which releases more than 400 million gallons of fresh water into the spring every day, flowing at a steady 72 degrees year-round.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
Grinding roasted cumin seeds releases its earthy flavor notes.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
To move these from your blood and into your cells, your pancreas releases insulin (a hormone that helps regulate blood sugar).
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 22 Feb. 2026
Ruemmler stepped down last week as Goldman Sachs’s chief legal officer and general counsel after months of scrutiny tied to Justice Department releases detailing Epstein’s network of associates.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 21 Feb. 2026
When power plants burn coal to generate electricity, the combustion releases toxic metals, soot and other harmful substances as a byproduct ― even with the use of modern pollution control technology.
—Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
Who releases Lucy's confession tape?
—Pamela Avila, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
During its operational years, airborne radioactive releases traveled up through the stack.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 24 Feb. 2026
Interestingly, the stock hasn't moved that sharply over the past four quarterly earnings releases.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
Bon Iver has announced Volumes, a series of archival releases launching with an anthology of live recordings.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 23 Feb. 2026
The company has only 420 followers on X and Boong isn’t even listed on the firm’s IMDB page, which lists only eight releases since 2019.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 22 Feb. 2026
After early releases at Super Bowl LX in San Francisco and NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles, the Levi’s x Air Jordan 3 collaboration received its wider launch Saturday, but things didn’t go completely as planned.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 22 Feb. 2026
While no new products have been confirmed, expert technology outlets 9to5Mac and MacRumors have their theories on a few releases including the iPhone 17e, a cheaper, simplified version of the iPhone 17.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
Crews continue to monitor Monday for potential chemical releases, according to the fire department.
—Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
In a show of power, the cartel frequently releases images of its members showing off weapons and armored vehicles.
—CBS News, 23 Feb. 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, 23 Feb. 2026
That glassy transparency comes courtesy of the Florida aquifer, which releases more than 400 million gallons of fresh water into the spring every day, flowing at a steady 72 degrees year-round.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
Grinding roasted cumin seeds releases its earthy flavor notes.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
To move these from your blood and into your cells, your pancreas releases insulin (a hormone that helps regulate blood sugar).
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 22 Feb. 2026
Ruemmler stepped down last week as Goldman Sachs’s chief legal officer and general counsel after months of scrutiny tied to Justice Department releases detailing Epstein’s network of associates.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 21 Feb. 2026
When power plants burn coal to generate electricity, the combustion releases toxic metals, soot and other harmful substances as a byproduct ― even with the use of modern pollution control technology.
—Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
Who releases Lucy's confession tape?
—Pamela Avila, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
The department is said to be looking at Netflix’s historic business strategy of steering most of its film releases to its streaming platform, often bypassing movie theaters.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
During its operational years, airborne radioactive releases traveled up through the stack.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 24 Feb. 2026
Interestingly, the stock hasn't moved that sharply over the past four quarterly earnings releases.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
Bon Iver has announced Volumes, a series of archival releases launching with an anthology of live recordings.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 23 Feb. 2026
The company has only 420 followers on X and Boong isn’t even listed on the firm’s IMDB page, which lists only eight releases since 2019.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 22 Feb. 2026
After early releases at Super Bowl LX in San Francisco and NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles, the Levi’s x Air Jordan 3 collaboration received its wider launch Saturday, but things didn’t go completely as planned.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 22 Feb. 2026
While no new products have been confirmed, expert technology outlets 9to5Mac and MacRumors have their theories on a few releases including the iPhone 17e, a cheaper, simplified version of the iPhone 17.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
Crews continue to monitor Monday for potential chemical releases, according to the fire department.
—Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for releases
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Now working as a stocker, Ash accidentally unleashes undead ghouls after reading from the Necronomicon, forcing him to take up his chainsaw yet again to save humanity from the Deadites.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Feb. 2026
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Rogers has one of his favorite scenes with Malcolm McDowell, where the Slasher unleashes a gory massacre with his axe during an orgy at the Maryland mansion of a wealthy Satanist (McDowell).—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Delegating financial reporting frees CFOs to focus on enterprise leadership skills that boards expect in CEO candidates.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
24 Feb. 2026
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As for that Lucy and Stephen ending, Oppenheimer previously explained in her deep dive with THR on the finale that the moment when Stephen abandons Lucy at the gas station is ultimately what frees her from their relationship, and Van Patten agrees.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Feb. 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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In addition to sparing readers a confrontation with the luminous now of the Notification Center, Cash also liberates the Flynns from the always-too-late pop-culture references that constrain many internet novels.—
Gideon Leek,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2026
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The Earth casts a shadow on the moon's surface, dimming it.—
Cooper Worth,
Des Moines Register,
27 Feb. 2026
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Sallae Mae casts a flirty glance at the sweaty, bearded man who's called out to her the loudest.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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The government announces June 3 as election day.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Jackson announces he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This integration removes that blocker and positions XDC Network for institutional capital flows that weren't previously possible.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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Dawn Ultra is a top-selling dish liquid for the powerful formula that removes grease with ease.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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That’s perfectly plausible—Earth has different types of electrical discharges as well, with the lightning of thunderstorms being very different from the glow of Saint Elmo’s fire, Aplin notes.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
27 Feb. 2026
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During a thunderstorm in North Carolina in June 2024, scientists spotted weak electrical discharges called coronae on the tips of leaves.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
25 Feb. 2026
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Thailand has reclaimed the number-one spot for outbound destination due to its warm weather, while bookings to Russia doubled due to visa waivers set in place last December.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Delta Air Lines is offering travelers who had plans to fly to parts of Mexico waivers after the recent violence and civil unrest following the killing of a cartel leader.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Releases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/releases. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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