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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3
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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5
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
Jeff Marks, CNBC, 9 June 2026
This reaction results in a helium nucleus and releases a neutron and radiation.
—ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
But, yes, A24 releases $200 million movies now.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 9 June 2026
Pizza Hut releases new Crispy Parm Pan To kick off summer, Pizza Hut is also releasing a new Crispy Parm Pan Pizza.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 9 June 2026
The company typically releases new software updates in the fall after giving developers and the public the chance to test them.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Once activated, this anti-nausea band releases a specific pattern of pulses that stimulate the median nerve under the skin.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
How Insulin Resistance Works in the Body Insulin is the hormone your pancreas releases to move sugar out of your bloodstream and into your cells, where it is used for energy.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Next up for him is The Death of Robin Hood, starring Hugh Jackman, which A24 releases on June 19.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 2 June 2026
Matt Egan, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
Apple Silicon Macs will still be able to run Intel Mac apps via the Rosetta 2 compatibility layer in macOS 27, but future releases will begin to limit the technology (Apple has said it will mainly be used to support older games that still use Intel code).
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 8 June 2026
The fandom endures today with album releases, a comic book series and a fan-run convention called JemCon that is currently celebrating its 20th year.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 8 June 2026
For the outing, the Good American founder joined the capris and thong sandals trend, with one of Gianvito Rossi’s modern new releases.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
These have long been considered to be bottom-shelf bourbons, and have not commanded the respect of some of Beam’s higher-caliber releases like Booker’s and Knob Creek, although bartenders and true whiskey fans have sung their praises for years.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 June 2026
There aren’t many new releases looped into the sale.
—Cameron Faulkner, The Verge, 6 June 2026
The tradition dates back to 2014 and typically includes a mix of content drops, photo releases, performances, and events that span the days surrounding the anniversary.
—Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Just look at Disney's last four to five years of film and television releases.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Verb
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, 9 June 2026
This reaction results in a helium nucleus and releases a neutron and radiation.
—ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
But, yes, A24 releases $200 million movies now.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 9 June 2026
Pizza Hut releases new Crispy Parm Pan To kick off summer, Pizza Hut is also releasing a new Crispy Parm Pan Pizza.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 9 June 2026
The company typically releases new software updates in the fall after giving developers and the public the chance to test them.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Once activated, this anti-nausea band releases a specific pattern of pulses that stimulate the median nerve under the skin.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
How Insulin Resistance Works in the Body Insulin is the hormone your pancreas releases to move sugar out of your bloodstream and into your cells, where it is used for energy.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Next up for him is The Death of Robin Hood, starring Hugh Jackman, which A24 releases on June 19.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 2 June 2026
Noun
Stuart suspects higher oil prices will need to rise quickly to incentivize further emergency oil releases and to encourage the world to consume less.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
Apple Silicon Macs will still be able to run Intel Mac apps via the Rosetta 2 compatibility layer in macOS 27, but future releases will begin to limit the technology (Apple has said it will mainly be used to support older games that still use Intel code).
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 8 June 2026
The fandom endures today with album releases, a comic book series and a fan-run convention called JemCon that is currently celebrating its 20th year.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 8 June 2026
For the outing, the Good American founder joined the capris and thong sandals trend, with one of Gianvito Rossi’s modern new releases.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
These have long been considered to be bottom-shelf bourbons, and have not commanded the respect of some of Beam’s higher-caliber releases like Booker’s and Knob Creek, although bartenders and true whiskey fans have sung their praises for years.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 June 2026
There aren’t many new releases looped into the sale.
—Cameron Faulkner, The Verge, 6 June 2026
The tradition dates back to 2014 and typically includes a mix of content drops, photo releases, performances, and events that span the days surrounding the anniversary.
—Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Just look at Disney's last four to five years of film and television releases.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for releases
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Take the Episode 3 scene in which Oreana unleashes her metal Maglight on her cheating boyfriend's pickup truck, a cinematic strike spurred on by her supportive friend Carter (Finn Little) urinating on the rig.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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At Sony Hall, as part of the Blue Note Jazz Festival, Mdou Moctar unleashes riffy jams inspired by assouf, a fusionist Tuareg guitar music (June 7).—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
22 May 2026
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Giving people autonomy strengthens their judgment, builds trust and frees the leader to lead at a higher level.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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This approach not only offers better value, but also frees up evenings for more casual, spontaneous meals, whether that’s tapas in Spain or aperitivo in Italy.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 May 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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The film casts Courtenay as Norman, the devoted, slightly fey dresser to a declining Shakespearean actor (Finney) touring England during the Blitz.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
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The finding casts doubt on previous studies that used these tools without accounting for intelligence and suggests depression screening in doctor’s offices may be flawed.—
Simon Makin,
Scientific American,
14 May 2026
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Rhode announces new summer collection Hailey Bieber's beauty brand Rhode announced its new summer collection to achieve a bronzy glow.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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Bone loss is one of those health risks that sneaks up quietly and then announces itself with a fracture.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 3,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
Verb
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The plan removes hundreds of millions of emissions allowances but creates a new incentive pool and more free permits for industry, aiming to keep refineries and manufacturing from leaving the state.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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In general, electrification cuts energy costs, removes the volatility of fuel prices, and builds more resilient operations.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
29 May 2026
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Jones told the jury that gun safety experts will testify to the weapon’s history of false discharges and design problems, claims that the manufacturer, Sig Sauer, has repeatedly denied.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
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The allegations include racial harassment, discriminatory assignments, pay inequality, retaliation, failure to prevent discrimination and harassment, and unequal treatment in areas including discipline, promotions, firings, and constructive discharges.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2026
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Haarberg will now be subject to waivers.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2026
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Alongside agreeing to pay the penalty, Maersk will also issue refunds and waivers to impacted third parties.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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“Releases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/releases. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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