1
as in unleashing
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 giving 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 freeing
to set free (as from slavery or confinement)
release the prisoners immediately
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4
as in saving
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 casting
to throw or give off
an air freshener that releases a pleasing scent into the room
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6
as in announcing
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 removing
to let go from office, service, or employment
they released the workers who couldn't handle the new technology
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Recent Examples of releasing
Eventually, the police stopped releasing updates.
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Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
Swift surprised fans hours after the song went live by releasing an accompanying music video.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Australian filmmaker Chiarella, who previously directed three shorts that premiered in his home country as well as episodes of psychosexual television series, understands the significance of releasing his film right now — in both Australia and the United States.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 June 2026
Running, for example, keeps cortisol and adrenaline in check while releasing mood-lifting endorphins, according to the WebMD team.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
Detectives are releasing Cisneros' booking photograph due to concerns that there may be additional victims.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 10 June 2026
The Dodgers have already cleared a spot on the 40-man roster, releasing utility man Tyler Fitzgerald on Wednesday.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
The German automaker’s CEO Michael Leiters said the brand has no intention of releasing a fully electric version of its most iconic model, according to Reuters.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 June 2026
Established in 1947 in Annecy, France, Salomon started as a ski equipment company and has been credited with developing the first binding with a self-releasing heel piece.
—Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
Swift surprised fans hours after the song went live by releasing an accompanying music video.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Australian filmmaker Chiarella, who previously directed three shorts that premiered in his home country as well as episodes of psychosexual television series, understands the significance of releasing his film right now — in both Australia and the United States.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 June 2026
Running, for example, keeps cortisol and adrenaline in check while releasing mood-lifting endorphins, according to the WebMD team.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
Detectives are releasing Cisneros' booking photograph due to concerns that there may be additional victims.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 10 June 2026
The Dodgers have already cleared a spot on the 40-man roster, releasing utility man Tyler Fitzgerald on Wednesday.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
The German automaker’s CEO Michael Leiters said the brand has no intention of releasing a fully electric version of its most iconic model, according to Reuters.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 June 2026
Established in 1947 in Annecy, France, Salomon started as a ski equipment company and has been credited with developing the first binding with a self-releasing heel piece.
—Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for releasing
Verb
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Gilmore said before unleashing a maniacal laugh.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
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The San Marino High School graduate first rose to prominence in the 1990s during his debut stint on television with Univision by unleashing his version of the classic South American reaction to a goal.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
11 June 2026
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The generation that rode cheap college, rising home prices, and the 401(k) revolution into late career was expected to bow out gracefully, freeing up houses and jobs for their kids and grandkids.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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Letting go of control to obtain a vision or fantasy and falling down the rabbit hole is freeing and dreamy — but only for the right person.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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That’s when Patriots goalkeeper Mamie Kosicki shined, saving multiple high-quality chances to hold the score.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
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In a statement issued on June 10, Svelta Plastic Surgery maintained that advanced life-saving measures were already underway before firefighters arrived.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Cibrowski is said to be casting a wide net for talent, one of these people says, and is eager to bring in someone familiar with being on TV and with experience as a host.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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Federal audits would, instead of protecting elections, allow a conspiracy theory to be weaponized into a way to keep legal voters from casting their ballot.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Verb
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To jumpstart the week of sessions and forums centered around technology and design, Apple will host a keynote presentation, announcing the latest software and products coming to users.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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The Chicago Bears appeared to take another step toward leaving Chicago on Friday, announcing that their board of directors met and voted to advance a stadium development project in Hammond, Ind.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
6 June 2026
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Those who found Hillary Dawa were members of the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC), which sets the routes, ropes and ladders through the Khumbu Icefall at the start of the season, and is in charge of removing waste from the mountain once climbers have left.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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Regularly cleaning filters, emptying dust containers, and removing hair from the brush roll can help keep the machine running efficiently for years.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
5 June 2026
Verb
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After loosening the debris, vacuum it up, Flores says.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
8 June 2026
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His gums are bleeding, his joints ache and his teeth are loosening from their sockets.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Georgacopoulos has made a career out of liberating pearls from their classical, somewhat staid image.—
Kate Matthams,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The conflict looms large over the film’s Kosovar Albanian teens — as does institutionalized discrimination against them — but Basholli’s intentionally blinkered focus, through the eyes of her 13-year-old protagonist, proves constraining and liberating all at once.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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“Releasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/releasing. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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