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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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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7
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
Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2025
The movie releases theatrically on February 13, 2026.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
There are 11 days remaining before the MIAA releases its 2025 football playoff brackets.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
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, 22 Oct. 2025
His teachers corrected his posture and his hands; the angle of the arms and the way the wrist releases into the top of the drum, or drum head which usually is made from animal skin.
—Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
Of a similar ilk is the Criterion Collection, the company licenses and releases classic and contemporary arthouse films.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
There have been high-profile incidents where DHS publicly makes accusations about an arrest, but then releases the individual without charges.
—Natasha Korecki, NBC news, 22 Oct. 2025
The resulting material has quality on par with its virgin counterpart, but releases fewer greenhouse gas emissions; the Reformation partner previously estimated that Cycora offset nearly half the emissions associated with virgin polyester production.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 16 Oct. 2025
Riley Jones, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
The demographic went to theaters with more frequency, with time, disposable income and desire to look beyond the biggest studio releases.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
Based on the first two releases, there’s a lot of potential.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
But this year's edition is the strongest ever – the past three releases (in 2019, 2021, and 2023) all weighed in at 28% ABV.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
This study presents boron isotopes as in situ tracers for studying glass dissolution mechanisms, assisting in predicting contaminant releases during waste glass-aqueous solution interactions.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
And Netflix doesn’t do theatrical releases.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
Picturestart’s most recent releases include Together, starring Dave Franco and Alison Brie, the Mila Kunis-starrer Luckiest Girl Alive, and the Apple TV original Sharper, starring Julianne Moore and Sebastian Stan.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
That bourbon, like all subsequent releases, was aged at Camp Nelson, a warehouse site located a few minutes from the distillery that is legendary (among whiskey nerds, at least) for the quality of the bourbon that comes from there.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
In response, the pancreas releases insulin, which allows the glucose to enter cells so that it can be used for energy.
—Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2025
The movie releases theatrically on February 13, 2026.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
There are 11 days remaining before the MIAA releases its 2025 football playoff brackets.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
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, 22 Oct. 2025
His teachers corrected his posture and his hands; the angle of the arms and the way the wrist releases into the top of the drum, or drum head which usually is made from animal skin.
—Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
Of a similar ilk is the Criterion Collection, the company licenses and releases classic and contemporary arthouse films.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
There have been high-profile incidents where DHS publicly makes accusations about an arrest, but then releases the individual without charges.
—Natasha Korecki, NBC news, 22 Oct. 2025
The resulting material has quality on par with its virgin counterpart, but releases fewer greenhouse gas emissions; the Reformation partner previously estimated that Cycora offset nearly half the emissions associated with virgin polyester production.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
One of the year’s top sneaker releases is returning for the holiday season with some minor new additions.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
The demographic went to theaters with more frequency, with time, disposable income and desire to look beyond the biggest studio releases.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
Based on the first two releases, there’s a lot of potential.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
But this year's edition is the strongest ever – the past three releases (in 2019, 2021, and 2023) all weighed in at 28% ABV.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
This study presents boron isotopes as in situ tracers for studying glass dissolution mechanisms, assisting in predicting contaminant releases during waste glass-aqueous solution interactions.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
And Netflix doesn’t do theatrical releases.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
Picturestart’s most recent releases include Together, starring Dave Franco and Alison Brie, the Mila Kunis-starrer Luckiest Girl Alive, and the Apple TV original Sharper, starring Julianne Moore and Sebastian Stan.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
That bourbon, like all subsequent releases, was aged at Camp Nelson, a warehouse site located a few minutes from the distillery that is legendary (among whiskey nerds, at least) for the quality of the bourbon that comes from there.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for releases
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No, the King of the Monsters unleashes his fiery breath on the man and incinerates him instead.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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Every week, Netflix unleashes a bunch of new content for viewers to stream.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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Taking advantage of vertical space in a garage not only helps keep things organized, but also frees up floor space and protects items from dirt, dust, pests like mice and rats, and moisture.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
23 Oct. 2025
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Not having to practice kickoffs frees up more time to practice other aspects of the game.—
Alana Semuels,
Time,
20 Oct. 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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This liberates the show from the crime-investigation-arrest plot arc typical of this genre without robbing it of suspense.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Here, The Athletic casts an eye over the key performers to spot any future stars.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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One argument is that these areas did not have the resources the Spanish sought to accumulate, while another casts the Kalinago as more difficult to subdue than the Taíno.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After Beijing announces that major Taiwan ports have been mined, sea traffic to Taiwan nosedives as shipping insurance rates soar.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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Netflix announces new Kennedy family series One of America’s most famous families is getting the Netflix treatment.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Breast reduction — one of the most common cosmetic procedures for men — removes glandular tissue and contours the chest for a more masculine shape.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement The tear-down of the East Wing removes offices used by the First Lady’s staff, the events team that handles events, and the military office, as well as a key entrance where the public arrives for tours and receptions.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Tarrant Regional Water District discharges treated wastewater into the Trinity River.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Oct. 2025
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What Happens Next The Department of Education said most loan discharges will be processed within two weeks after October 21.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
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There are also questions over whether there will be waivers on the firms’ oil, such as from Hungary, Slovakia and Turkey.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Edge rusher Trevis Gipson was signed to the practice squad after clearing waivers.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Releases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/releases. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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