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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4
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
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
3 July 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.
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Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
Every summer for years, Samsung releases its latest crop of folding phones, so there’s no doubt that the videos released across the Samsung social channels are all about the next generation of foldables.
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David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
When faced with stress, the body releases stress hormones, which make the heart beat faster and tighten blood vessels.
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Karen Berger,
Verywell Health,
1 July 2026
Cement releases unavoidable process emissions during its chemical manufacturing, regardless of the power source.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
Minions & Monsters releases in theaters July 1, while The Debut will premiere later this year.
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Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
The current agreement also releases billions of Iran's frozen funds held in overseas accounts in Qatar.
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Brittney Melton,
NPR,
23 June 2026
Once activated, this anti-nausea band releases a specific pattern of pulses that stimulate the median nerve under the skin.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
Roy Stephen Canivel,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
Gkids also plans further Imax releases of new 4K Ghibli remasters starting in fall 2026, alongside a re-release of the full library across home video platforms.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
2 July 2026
The first two of those releases are also present on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and Top R&B Albums lists, while Dangerous only appears on a single roster.
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Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
That said, these four new releases hint at Neon emerging as something more complex than a horror powerhouse.
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Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
2 July 2026
For coffee drinkers, the program introduces 52 distinct flavor releases over the course of the year.
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Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Particularly in the busy summer season where high-profile releases hit theaters each week.
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Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Both studios have handled major releases and awards contenders including The Substance (Mubi) and Best Picture winners in Parasite and Anora (Neon).
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Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
Manipulating the timing of releases from dams on the western rivers could flood Pakistani farmland during planting seasons, while withholding water during critical irrigation windows could devastate harvests.
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Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
Verb
Small intestine The stomach gradually releases partially digested food into the small intestine.
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Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
3 July 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,
2 July 2026
Every summer for years, Samsung releases its latest crop of folding phones, so there’s no doubt that the videos released across the Samsung social channels are all about the next generation of foldables.
—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
When faced with stress, the body releases stress hormones, which make the heart beat faster and tighten blood vessels.
—
Karen Berger,
Verywell Health,
1 July 2026
Cement releases unavoidable process emissions during its chemical manufacturing, regardless of the power source.
—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
Minions & Monsters releases in theaters July 1, while The Debut will premiere later this year.
—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
The current agreement also releases billions of Iran's frozen funds held in overseas accounts in Qatar.
—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
23 June 2026
Once activated, this anti-nausea band releases a specific pattern of pulses that stimulate the median nerve under the skin.
—
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Noun
The company said later releases will add non-woven fabric formation, viscose, apparel assembly, bovine leather, and dyeing and printing chemicals.
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Roy Stephen Canivel,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
Gkids also plans further Imax releases of new 4K Ghibli remasters starting in fall 2026, alongside a re-release of the full library across home video platforms.
—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
2 July 2026
The first two of those releases are also present on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and Top R&B Albums lists, while Dangerous only appears on a single roster.
—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
That said, these four new releases hint at Neon emerging as something more complex than a horror powerhouse.
—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
2 July 2026
For coffee drinkers, the program introduces 52 distinct flavor releases over the course of the year.
—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Particularly in the busy summer season where high-profile releases hit theaters each week.
—
Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Both studios have handled major releases and awards contenders including The Substance (Mubi) and Best Picture winners in Parasite and Anora (Neon).
—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
Manipulating the timing of releases from dams on the western rivers could flood Pakistani farmland during planting seasons, while withholding water during critical irrigation windows could devastate harvests.
—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for releases
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Carmy unleashes his many feelings.
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When the black hole feeds on gas, the object unleashes particles in the form of wind or jets that move at nearly the speed of light, traveling up to thousands of light-years into space.
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Few things help beat the heat more than a strapless neckline, which frees up your underarms from being trapped in a hot T-shirt.
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The proclamation frees up additional state resources and personnel for response and recovery operations and can facilitate requests for state and federal disaster relief.
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Harvard’s research confirms that AI liberates managers from coordination and relay tasks, freeing them for judgment, contextual intelligence, and human connection that no system can replicate.
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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.
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Based on Harper Lee's seminal novel, the movie casts Gregory Peck as lawyer Atticus Finch, who in Depression-era Alabama defends a Black man wrongly accused of raping a young white woman.
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The mayor presides over City Council meetings, represents the city publicly and casts tie-breaking votes.
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For those determined to wrap an actual object, gifting experts say the trick is to avoid anything that merely announces its own price tag.
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Continue reading … RADICAL — DeSantis announces plans to use new state law to target dozens of alleged terrorist groups.
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Assembly Bill 46, carried by Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen, D-Elk Grove, removes a legal standard that restricted courts’ ability to deny diversion.
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Peeling removes some of the vegetable's nutritional content like dietary fiber, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
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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.
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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.
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Rodríguez said emergency economic measures will include relief funds for victims and temporary waivers on documentation and property registration fees to facilitate housing relocation.
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Congress could move toward overhauling this outdated law – for example, by allowing states to seek waivers from ERISA’s constraints.
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