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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1
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, 5 Nov. 2025
The sulfur-rich stream, fed by natural springs and winds through the cavern, releases hydrogen sulfide that sustains this unexpected chain of life.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
William Berkele Distillery releases Burnt Tavern Bourbon William Berkele Distillery has launched its first release, Burnt Tavern Bourbon.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
When the endocrine system is functioning properly, the pancreas releases insulin hormone to help manage glucose levels.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Each month, Valve releases its Steam hardware survey, which details the types of computer hardware and software its customers are using.
—PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2025
Also presented for consideration was In the Moonlight, a 40-episode historical costume drama that releases in Q1 2026 and stars Bao Shangen and Wang Hongyi.
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
Each quarter, the department releases a report that details injuries and illnesses at exempt facilities.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Those figures likely represent thousands of Los Angeles World Series tickets over three days, though neither company releases specific ticket sales numbers.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
With over 60 flavors and rotating seasonal releases, choosing which of the company's ice cream to bring home can make the freezer aisle at the Piggly Wiggly feel like the final round of a high-pressure, high-stakes game show.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
Last weekend was especially brutal; the distraction of Halloween and a lack of new releases resulted in the slowest frame of the entire year.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
Other data releases, including the all-important monthly jobs report and the Fed’s go-to inflation metric as well as key insights on consumer spending, have been sidelined.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
Datskovska regularly reports on the best new fashion and accessory releases worth shopping.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
However, because of the history-making government shutdown, the BLS, like all other government agencies, has suspended data collection and releases.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Second, the government data flow has been choppy in October, but alternative indicators and prior releases still point to slower growth alongside inflation that remains above target but trending less sticky at the margin.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Sean Baker and Jason Reitman are set to participate in a DGA workshop about the importance of theatrical releases while Stranger Things writer Paul Dichter will participate in a WGA panel on screenwriting.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
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, 5 Nov. 2025
The sulfur-rich stream, fed by natural springs and winds through the cavern, releases hydrogen sulfide that sustains this unexpected chain of life.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
William Berkele Distillery releases Burnt Tavern Bourbon William Berkele Distillery has launched its first release, Burnt Tavern Bourbon.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
When the endocrine system is functioning properly, the pancreas releases insulin hormone to help manage glucose levels.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Each month, Valve releases its Steam hardware survey, which details the types of computer hardware and software its customers are using.
—PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2025
Also presented for consideration was In the Moonlight, a 40-episode historical costume drama that releases in Q1 2026 and stars Bao Shangen and Wang Hongyi.
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
Each quarter, the department releases a report that details injuries and illnesses at exempt facilities.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Those figures likely represent thousands of Los Angeles World Series tickets over three days, though neither company releases specific ticket sales numbers.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
Noun
After the collapse of domestic box office in October, Aron needs to convince investors AMC can leverage a steadier supply of Hollywood tentpole releases to get film lovers back in the habit of going to the multiplex in pre-pandemic numbers.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
With over 60 flavors and rotating seasonal releases, choosing which of the company's ice cream to bring home can make the freezer aisle at the Piggly Wiggly feel like the final round of a high-pressure, high-stakes game show.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
Last weekend was especially brutal; the distraction of Halloween and a lack of new releases resulted in the slowest frame of the entire year.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
Other data releases, including the all-important monthly jobs report and the Fed’s go-to inflation metric as well as key insights on consumer spending, have been sidelined.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
Datskovska regularly reports on the best new fashion and accessory releases worth shopping.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
However, because of the history-making government shutdown, the BLS, like all other government agencies, has suspended data collection and releases.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Second, the government data flow has been choppy in October, but alternative indicators and prior releases still point to slower growth alongside inflation that remains above target but trending less sticky at the margin.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Sean Baker and Jason Reitman are set to participate in a DGA workshop about the importance of theatrical releases while Stranger Things writer Paul Dichter will participate in a WGA panel on screenwriting.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for releases
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The next drive Tagovailoa unleashes a half field heave into the end zone, throwing a 39-yard rainbow to Jaylen Waddle, who caught it in stride while beating rookie cornerback Maxwell Hairston.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
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In Lynne Ramsay’s Die My Love, Jennifer Lawrence unleashes, in all senses of the word.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
6 Nov. 2025
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You could be pulled toward someone who feels familiar on a soul level, or experience closure that finally frees your heart.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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This collaboration is with FIFA rather than individual soccer federations, which frees up Adidas to represent Argentina, Mexico, Portugal and France — only two of which are actually signed with the German brand — through this quartet of Sambas.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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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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The Prize is technically a financial award, not a grant, which liberates recipients to dream, pause, pivot, or scale on their own terms.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Which casts a show seemingly designed to bypass all judgments with respect to storytelling and taste, gliding straight to the pleasure center of some imaginary horny, enraged, shopaholic feminine id, in a fairly sinister light.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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The study might help break down ADHD stigma, which casts any type of neurodivergence as a challenge.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Shell announces share buybacks as earnings top estimates.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Trump announces a second strike reportedly kills three people in the Caribbean.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Other types of filters include activated carbon, which removes odors, chemicals, and harmful gases, and UV-C light filters, which can kill bacteria and viruses.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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In an overly dramatic transformation sequence, Robert’s boss removes the necklace and is bathed in light — only to wind up a few inches shorter and brunette.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Multiple batteries can address longer gaps in energy production when their discharges are staggered.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
4 Nov. 2025
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No reliable pattern has been found between the Moon and hospital admissions, discharges or lengths of stay.—
Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse,
The Conversation,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The United waivers and refund policies will even apply to passengers who have non-refundable or basic-economy tickets.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
7 Nov. 2025
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Schools can request waivers if the rule disrupts pick-ups or drop-offs.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Releases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/releases. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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