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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5
as in casts
to throw or give off
an air freshener that releases a pleasing scent into the room
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6
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
Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
Take a look at this week’s best new music releases below.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Jan. 2026
Although Fuerza Regida still releases music under the imprint, the band is in the thick of a legal battle with Rancho Humilde — an independent record company led by music mogul Jimmy Humilde, who signed the group in 2018.
—Andrea Flores
jan. 8, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
When this sickening sensation happens, the nervous system releases a chemical messenger called substance P, which then binds to receptors in the brain that activate the vomiting reflex — specifically neurokinin-1, or NK-1, receptors.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 8 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,morgan Chittum, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
The city will know more about how much progress has been made when CMPD releases its full 2025 crime report, Graham said.
—Mary Ramsey
january 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2026
Tisdale’s rep releases a statement As multiple fan theories circulated online, Tisdale French’s rep gave a statement to TMZ addressing all the speculation, and said the essay had nothing to do with Moore, Duff or Trainor.
—Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026
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
Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Well Go — which specializes in Asian action and genre titles for North America across theatrical, home entertainment and digital platforms — will follow the theatrical rollout with downstream releases, including availability on the company’s Hi-YAH!
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 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
The year saw a record 224 saturation releases playing in 250-plus cinemas, up from 200 in 2024, as the industry fully recovered from production delays caused by COVID-19 and the Hollywood strikes.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026
With at least 10 days of sunny weather forecast, releases are likely to be further reduced in the days ahead, said Tracy Hinojosa, State Water Project Water Operations Manager for the Department of Water Resources.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
The company has found no evidence that the releases have affected marine life.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026
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
Verb
That gas feeds the central black hole, which then releases gentle energy—enough to prevent new stars from forming, but not enough to destroy the galaxy.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
Take a look at this week’s best new music releases below.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Jan. 2026
Although Fuerza Regida still releases music under the imprint, the band is in the thick of a legal battle with Rancho Humilde — an independent record company led by music mogul Jimmy Humilde, who signed the group in 2018.
—Andrea Flores
jan. 8, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
When this sickening sensation happens, the nervous system releases a chemical messenger called substance P, which then binds to receptors in the brain that activate the vomiting reflex — specifically neurokinin-1, or NK-1, receptors.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 8 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,morgan Chittum, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
The city will know more about how much progress has been made when CMPD releases its full 2025 crime report, Graham said.
—Mary Ramsey
january 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2026
Tisdale’s rep releases a statement As multiple fan theories circulated online, Tisdale French’s rep gave a statement to TMZ addressing all the speculation, and said the essay had nothing to do with Moore, Duff or Trainor.
—Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026
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
Noun
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
Well Go — which specializes in Asian action and genre titles for North America across theatrical, home entertainment and digital platforms — will follow the theatrical rollout with downstream releases, including availability on the company’s Hi-YAH!
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 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
The year saw a record 224 saturation releases playing in 250-plus cinemas, up from 200 in 2024, as the industry fully recovered from production delays caused by COVID-19 and the Hollywood strikes.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026
With at least 10 days of sunny weather forecast, releases are likely to be further reduced in the days ahead, said Tracy Hinojosa, State Water Project Water Operations Manager for the Department of Water Resources.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
The company has found no evidence that the releases have affected marine life.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for releases
Verb
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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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Inter Miami is paying a $2 million transfer fee to get Ayala, who signed with Portland under the U22 Initiative, which allows clubs to sign lucrative contracts for young prospects at a reduced salary roster cost, which frees up salary cap space.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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The move most likely frees up Cooper to spend more time with the offense as a whole.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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Also, include at least one lamp that casts a soft glow for relaxing or reading.—
Sheila Kim,
The Spruce,
4 Jan. 2026
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When this happens, Earth casts two shadows on the moon.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
31 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Now, the big question for analysts seems to be when, not if, Abivax announces a deal.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
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The third bill from Schroer would require a professional sports team that announces plans to relocate to another state to charge an extra $50 on every ticket sold and an additional 5% charge on all purchases inside the stadium.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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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But the discharges also can overwhelm the delicate estuaries east and west of the state’s largest lake and, during the warm summer months, spread blooms of toxic algae, an issue that has become more persistent in recent years.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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These electrical discharges are directly responsible for killing as many as 320 million individual trees every year.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Yanks claimed reliever Kaleb Ort off of waivers from the Houston Astros and have added him to their 40-man roster.—
James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The 27-year-old cornerback finds himself in this improbable position after the Green Bay Packers (9-7-1) claimed him off waivers from the Dallas Cowboys last week.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Releases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/releases. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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