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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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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
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2026
Beyond the monthly jobs reports, the BLS also releases an array of economic reports, including the consumer price index that covers inflation.
—CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
Budweiser releases ‘American Icons’ Super Bowl 60 commercial.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Jan. 2026
As in year's past, DCD also releases a special edition of the vokda.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Currently, sewage and industrial waste drops from culvert pipes onto rocks below, creating splashing that releases airborne pollutants.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Viewing it releases a surplus of dopamine in the brain that leads your body to crave even more dopamine, creating a cycle of addiction.
—Beth Collums, AJC.com, 27 Jan. 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 Jan. 2026
During the last few months of Joe Biden’s presidency, releases from deportation within two months were around 16% in 2024.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 26 Jan. 2026
But what’s newly troubling about this weekend is the new releases all came from outside the traditional theatrical studios, seemingly sensing an opportunity in the market that may not be there.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2026
The singer-songwriter manages to claim three of the top five biggest country releases in the nation.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The annual film festival, founded by the late Robert Redford, among others, showcases new releases in competition and sets the stage for world premieres.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
At a showcase last Thursday in Madrid, Netflix delivered an update on 2026 releases.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
Jorge Rodríguez, recently ratified as leader of the national parliament, avoided referring to those being freed as political prisoners and said that the releases were taking place simultaneously to his announcement, made at noon on Thursday.
—Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Back then, Lionsgate was also rumored to be a potential acquirer but instead, in 2023, the two inked a library sale, with STX retaining most of the residual rights to remakes and sequels, and a marketing and distribution pact for STX theatrical releases in North America.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2026
There are no major earnings or data releases due Thursday.
—Hugh Leask,tasmin Lockwood,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
Produced by Everything Everywhere All at Once‘s Daniel Kwan and Jonathan Wang, as well as Diane Becker, Shane Boris (Fire of Love), and Ted Tremper, the film will next play at SXSW before Focus Features releases it theatrically on March 27th.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2026
Beyond the monthly jobs reports, the BLS also releases an array of economic reports, including the consumer price index that covers inflation.
—CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
Budweiser releases ‘American Icons’ Super Bowl 60 commercial.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Jan. 2026
As in year's past, DCD also releases a special edition of the vokda.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Currently, sewage and industrial waste drops from culvert pipes onto rocks below, creating splashing that releases airborne pollutants.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Viewing it releases a surplus of dopamine in the brain that leads your body to crave even more dopamine, creating a cycle of addiction.
—Beth Collums, AJC.com, 27 Jan. 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 Jan. 2026
During the last few months of Joe Biden’s presidency, releases from deportation within two months were around 16% in 2024.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
Dunbar and Shakespeare formed their own label, Taxi Records, in 1980, which was home to releases from the pair (Gamblers Choice, A Dub Experience, Electro Reggae), as well as albums by Ini Kamoze, Isaacs, Black Uhuru, Chaka Demus & Pliers, Yellowman and Brown, among others.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 26 Jan. 2026
But what’s newly troubling about this weekend is the new releases all came from outside the traditional theatrical studios, seemingly sensing an opportunity in the market that may not be there.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2026
The singer-songwriter manages to claim three of the top five biggest country releases in the nation.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The annual film festival, founded by the late Robert Redford, among others, showcases new releases in competition and sets the stage for world premieres.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
At a showcase last Thursday in Madrid, Netflix delivered an update on 2026 releases.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
Jorge Rodríguez, recently ratified as leader of the national parliament, avoided referring to those being freed as political prisoners and said that the releases were taking place simultaneously to his announcement, made at noon on Thursday.
—Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Back then, Lionsgate was also rumored to be a potential acquirer but instead, in 2023, the two inked a library sale, with STX retaining most of the residual rights to remakes and sequels, and a marketing and distribution pact for STX theatrical releases in North America.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2026
There are no major earnings or data releases due Thursday.
—Hugh Leask,tasmin Lockwood,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for releases
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The reigning monarch, president or dictator then unleashes the national army/armed forces upon the populace/rioters in an attempt to quell the unrest.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Continue reading … SENATE STANDOFF – Karoline Leavitt unleashes on Republican senator for holding the country 'hostage'.—
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FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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By smashing together heavy atoms of lead traveling at near-light speeds using the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), scientists can create a high-energy environment that briefly frees gluons and quarks from this atomic bondage, recreating the quark-gluon plasma of the early universe.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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If Bellinger is a $40 million-plus player, why not sign Bo Bichette, the younger, better player who frees the team from the Anthony Volpe delusion?—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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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Clearing missions liberates the different Hyrule regions from Ganondorf's control and earns resources to level up your characters and their weapons.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Nov. 2025
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Early morning in March A total lunar eclipse will unfold early March 3, when Earth passes between the sun and moon and casts its shadow across the lunar surface.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Marketing for top sports books like DraftKings and FanDuel floods the airwaves and casts a giant net for customers that critics say has lured in high schoolers and younger college students alongside those legally allowed to bet.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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As the city's beloved staple of outdoor theater announces its 66th season of productions, Matt Wallace, producing artistic director of Kentucky Shakespeare, reminds the community of how the program has grown into more than simply a night of theater.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
8 Feb. 2026
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Close-up Photographer of the Year announces 2025 winner A trippy image of a coral, a huge swarm of mayflies and a ravenous spider were among the winners of the Close-up Photographer of the Year award.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Brushing helps prevent matting, removes debris and can reduce dry skin caused by indoor heating.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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In the video posted on social media, a woman standing on a chair removes her sneaker and throws it across the room at a child crawling on the ground.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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The implication is that would also push out the date for automatic discharges of applicable student loans to be after July 2027, as well.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Similar language changes were made to soften restrictions on groundwater discharges, and protections for the environment.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Bass announced her support for the permit fee waivers in April as part of her State of the City address.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Defenseman Vincent Iorio, whom the Rangers claimed off waivers from San Jose on Saturday, skated with the team for the first time Monday.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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