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
Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
Netflix releases the film in IMAX theaters on November 26 and it will be globally released on Netflix Christmas Day.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 7 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, 6 Apr. 2026
Research shows the area releases millions of particles, aerosols and molecules of dangerous pollutants into the air — including hydrogen sulfide, which has twice spiked to record levels in the last two weeks, according to data from the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
In 1937, a group of Jewish women met in New York City and formed the National Mah Jongg League to standardize the pastime; the league has more than 350,000 members today and releases official hands and rule cards each year.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
Homecoming through death, which, once the card is dealt, releases me from my placelessness .
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
This releases chlorine atoms — like a microscopic, demented Pac-Man, a single one can devour more than 100,000 ozone molecules.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Ashley Monroe releases a stirring declaration on disillusionment with the Nashville music industry, while Amy Grant and Ruby Amanfu team up for an anthem calling for unity, empathy and love.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 30 Mar. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Checking out Bandcamp, though, there are now heaps of new releases from the likes of Robyn and Kneecap!
—Shirl Leigh
april 06, New Atlas, 6 Apr. 2026
Economic inequality and the dominant role of social media in our lives are front and center in the month’s new releases.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 6 Apr. 2026
Rapidan Energy sees a total net loss of 630 million barrels of oil and products by the end of June, when accounting for redirected flows through pipelines, emergency stockpile releases and inventory drawdowns.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
That’s a change from post-pandemic habits when, too often, one blockbuster would suck up all the oxygen at multiplexes and leave the rest of the new releases to settle for scraps.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 5 Apr. 2026
Havana has previously conducted sweeping prisoner releases as part of deals with international parties – for instance, in early 2025, Cuba released 553 prisoners after negotiations with the US and the Vatican, in which the Biden administration pledged to ease sanctions on the island.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
The opening track on 1984’s Treasure was named after Ivo Watts-Russell, the 4AD Records co-founder who signed the band, produced their early releases, and collaborated with them in the collective This Mortal Coil.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 3 Apr. 2026
But Ricochet lacks the urgency, emotional specificity, and crisp production of Snail Mail’s earlier releases, leaving Jordan’s snapshots of interpersonal and existential turmoil feeling stilted.
—Grace Robins-Somerville, Pitchfork, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
Google releases Gemma 4 open weight model.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
Netflix releases the film in IMAX theaters on November 26 and it will be globally released on Netflix Christmas Day.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 7 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, 6 Apr. 2026
Research shows the area releases millions of particles, aerosols and molecules of dangerous pollutants into the air — including hydrogen sulfide, which has twice spiked to record levels in the last two weeks, according to data from the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
In 1937, a group of Jewish women met in New York City and formed the National Mah Jongg League to standardize the pastime; the league has more than 350,000 members today and releases official hands and rule cards each year.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
Homecoming through death, which, once the card is dealt, releases me from my placelessness .
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
This releases chlorine atoms — like a microscopic, demented Pac-Man, a single one can devour more than 100,000 ozone molecules.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Ashley Monroe releases a stirring declaration on disillusionment with the Nashville music industry, while Amy Grant and Ruby Amanfu team up for an anthem calling for unity, empathy and love.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
Limited releases drum up hype For some collectors, the scarcity is part of the appeal.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Checking out Bandcamp, though, there are now heaps of new releases from the likes of Robyn and Kneecap!
—Shirl Leigh
april 06, New Atlas, 6 Apr. 2026
Economic inequality and the dominant role of social media in our lives are front and center in the month’s new releases.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 6 Apr. 2026
Rapidan Energy sees a total net loss of 630 million barrels of oil and products by the end of June, when accounting for redirected flows through pipelines, emergency stockpile releases and inventory drawdowns.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
That’s a change from post-pandemic habits when, too often, one blockbuster would suck up all the oxygen at multiplexes and leave the rest of the new releases to settle for scraps.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 5 Apr. 2026
Havana has previously conducted sweeping prisoner releases as part of deals with international parties – for instance, in early 2025, Cuba released 553 prisoners after negotiations with the US and the Vatican, in which the Biden administration pledged to ease sanctions on the island.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
The opening track on 1984’s Treasure was named after Ivo Watts-Russell, the 4AD Records co-founder who signed the band, produced their early releases, and collaborated with them in the collective This Mortal Coil.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 3 Apr. 2026
But Ricochet lacks the urgency, emotional specificity, and crisp production of Snail Mail’s earlier releases, leaving Jordan’s snapshots of interpersonal and existential turmoil feeling stilted.
—Grace Robins-Somerville, Pitchfork, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for releases
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In the process, Nicole unintentionally unleashes a terrifyingly malign spirit who lures victims to their deaths with a haunting whistle.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2026
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For example, when Les unleashes the couple's cat Magoo on Lindy, Banks expected a certain level of playfulness.—
Sarah Rodman,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Mar. 2026
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The pair enrolled in online classes at Dakota County Technical College through the state’s Post-Secondary Enrollment Options program, which frees up their schedules during the typical school day.—
Elliot Mann,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2026
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Passing them along not only frees up space but also helps someone who is setting up a new home get started with the essentials.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
4 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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So naturally in a state that treats basketball like a religion and the sport’s biggest stars like royalty, nobody casts a bigger shadow in this community now than the slender 6-foot-6, 196-pound, 19-year-old freshman who changed Final Four weekend with one brilliant shining moment Sunday afternoon.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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That 1968 Roman Polanski horror film casts a long shadow over They Will Kill You, which also involves unwitting victims, eccentric neighbors, heinous rituals, and hell’s landlord.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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If the launch team announces a hold, this indicates a natural pause in the countdown, which is intended to allow for tasks to be performed or for a slight delay so that liftoff will align with a specific launch time that doesn’t disrupt the schedule.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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The hard-throwing, 6-foot-6, 257-pound senior right-hander announces his presence with his first warmup pitch.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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On Friday, Gilliam was on an ECMO machine, a heart-lung bypass system that removes carbon dioxide from the blood and sends oxygen-rich blood back to the body, while allowing the heart and lungs to rest, according to the Mayo Clinic.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The new framework removes these dependencies by learning from non-visual sensor data.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
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Instead, the team found that particles inside the battery behave more like fast-moving objects, shifting positions repeatedly as the battery charges and discharges.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
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Yet wastewater discharges from ships cause concerns among coastal communities, environmental advocates and scientists alike.—
Steve Adelstein,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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House Bill 4427 would allow school districts that currently employ adjuncts who are teaching a core curriculum course to apply for waivers from the Oklahoma State Board of Education.—
Alexia Aston,
Oklahoman,
7 Apr. 2026
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Three days later, Rich Kelly, the Marshals Service’s associate director for operations, authorized the waivers, granting the bodyguards an exception to the usual eligibility requirements.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Releases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/releases. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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