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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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
Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 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 Apr. 2026
This process releases collagen and amino acids into the liquid.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 24 Apr. 2026
Herz releases regular videos on her store’s Facebook page that advertises new offerings and vendors at her store.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 23 Apr. 2026
When organic material like fruits and vegetables break down, the decay releases methane.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
The critics are weighing in on the big-budget Michael Jackson biopic Michael, which releases globally this weekend.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
The emitter on a drip irrigation system is a small device that slowly releases water from the system’s tubes into the soil.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 20 Apr. 2026
Obrist was on hand to tout his memoir, Life in Progress, which releases in the US this week.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 27 Apr. 2026
Wilde was heartened that most studios were offering theatrical releases, and ultimately chose A24.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Though Segal is gone, his artist-first ethos guided the Resonance and Time Traveler releases.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Updates slowed after the original creators left the project, and new releases ceased entirely around 2007.
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
The nation has relied on releases from its strategic oil reserve, while seeking alternative sources of supply.
—Shoko Oda, Bloomberg, 27 Apr. 2026
The distributor has been doubling down on wide releases, counting three over the past six weeks with Forbidden Fruit and Faces of Death.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
Taking place Friday nights from June through late August, the series invites families, friends and film lovers to gather under the stars for a mix of recent releases and nostalgic favorites, all set against the backdrop of Orange County’s regional parks.
—Holly Alvarado, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Reduced water releases from Powell could be a significant hit to Hoover’s hydropower, cutting it 40% as early as this fall, according to the agency.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
Dunkin’ often releases new variations and has enlisted high-profile stars, like singer Sabrina Carpenter and rapper Morgan Thee Stallion, for marketing efforts.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 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 Apr. 2026
This process releases collagen and amino acids into the liquid.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 24 Apr. 2026
Herz releases regular videos on her store’s Facebook page that advertises new offerings and vendors at her store.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 23 Apr. 2026
When organic material like fruits and vegetables break down, the decay releases methane.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
The critics are weighing in on the big-budget Michael Jackson biopic Michael, which releases globally this weekend.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
The emitter on a drip irrigation system is a small device that slowly releases water from the system’s tubes into the soil.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 20 Apr. 2026
Obrist was on hand to tout his memoir, Life in Progress, which releases in the US this week.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
The group parted ways after a 1967 European tour, in part due to Phil Spector’s increasingly dictatorial oversight of their releases.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 27 Apr. 2026
Wilde was heartened that most studios were offering theatrical releases, and ultimately chose A24.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Though Segal is gone, his artist-first ethos guided the Resonance and Time Traveler releases.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Updates slowed after the original creators left the project, and new releases ceased entirely around 2007.
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
The nation has relied on releases from its strategic oil reserve, while seeking alternative sources of supply.
—Shoko Oda, Bloomberg, 27 Apr. 2026
The distributor has been doubling down on wide releases, counting three over the past six weeks with Forbidden Fruit and Faces of Death.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
Taking place Friday nights from June through late August, the series invites families, friends and film lovers to gather under the stars for a mix of recent releases and nostalgic favorites, all set against the backdrop of Orange County’s regional parks.
—Holly Alvarado, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Reduced water releases from Powell could be a significant hit to Hoover’s hydropower, cutting it 40% as early as this fall, according to the agency.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for releases
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There, Sam unleashes reams upon reams of monologues about their past at a teary Mary, who fills in a few gaps.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
18 Apr. 2026
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There, Sam unleashes reams upon reams of pent-up monologuing about their past while a teary Mary fills in a few gaps.—
Katie Walsh,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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As with the separation of Qnity from DuPont , spinning off a strong asset frees it to trade as a pure-play, drawing in new investors and often resulting in a higher valuation.—
,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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Eliminating the cab opens up 360-degree sensor coverage across cameras, LiDAR, and radar, and frees payload capacity.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 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
Verb
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Based on the popular 1960s spy sitcom, this weak adaptation casts Steve Carell as a bumbling secret agent, with Hathaway as his more competent partner and developing love interest.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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The metaphor perfectly fits the 6-foot-5 Jordan, who casts an imposing figure on the mound.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Every year, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announces new rules for the upcoming season, and this year, much of the focus is on AI.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
1 May 2026
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As IndieWire exclusively announces, the new program is designed to identify and elevate a single emerging filmmaker with a distinct creative voice worth championing today.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Tent sweeps, in which the government removes tents from public areas, are a human rights concern.—
Jeremy Wolff,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Anything that disrupts the water’s surface tension — or removes it altogether — can spare your backyard from swarms.—
Ryan Brennan
April 30,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The lawsuit also claims that DC Water violated state water pollution laws through unauthorized sewage discharges.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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The show is notoriously graphic, filled with blood, gore, and other bodily discharges.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Both Edström and Rempe would have to clear waivers to be assigned to AHL Hartford, which is a risk New York would rather not take, but their places in the lineup seem to be in jeopardy after Chmelař and Sýkora seized their fourth-line spots late in the season.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Mets on Monday also claimed utility man Eric Wagaman off waivers from the Minnesota Twins and optioned him to Triple-A Syracuse.—
Peter Sblendorio,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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