releasing

verb

present participle of release
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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7
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 Colom’s campaign told the Washington Examiner that the Democratic nominee had no part in commissioning, funding, conducting, or releasing the Wedgewood survey and that the campaign only referenced it as a public poll. — Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 22 Oct. 2026 Democrats used the tools available to force votes that GOP leadership tried to avoid — on releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files and halting the Iran war. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026 The shooting sparked an intense manhunt, with the NYPD releasing surveillance footage of the suspect and asking the public’s help identifying him and tracking him down. — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026 An example is Dogwood, which grew from a theatrical distributor to becoming a full-service company, releasing in UK theaters NAZA, the Gaza documentary film from Israeli directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026 Bitters End has been active for more than three decades, releasing films in Japan by Hamaguchi Ryusuke, Bong Joon-ho, the Dardenne brothers, Jia Zhangke, Roy Andersson and Gianfranco Rosi. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 Oct. 2026 Depending on the species, that could mean breeding animals in captivity and releasing them, restoring habitat, managing disease, or controlling invasive species. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026 Two juveniles assaulted an employee at a Cabarrus County detention center, stole his keys and trapped him in a room before releasing other inmates, state officials confirmed. — Nora O’Neill 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026 Open models offer more control NVIDIA is releasing Super VL with open weights and supporting training materials. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for releasing
  1. unleashing
  2. freeing
  3. saving
  4. casting
  5. announcing
  6. removing
  7. loosening
  8. liberating
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  • Written and directed by Jeremy Slater, the film follows Jefferson Haddock (Bacon), who is called into an isolated witness protection property to deal with a terrifying demon, unleashing a force that threatens to end him and everything around him.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
  • In a statement, spokesperson Kollin Crompton said GOP governors and candidates remain focused on lowering taxes, unleashing American energy and keeping communities safe.
    — Kevin Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of unleashing
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  • But many people who've made big midlife changes describe it as freeing.
    — Allison Aubrey, NPR, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Boulder Police are preparing to launch a new artificial intelligence program to handle non-emergency calls, freeing dispatchers to focus on emergencies.
    — Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of freeing
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  • Republicans are prioritizing efforts to save their Senate majority over saving the House majority, while Democrats are capitalizing on opportunities in conservative areas, Fowler says.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The survey’s proponents can also point to competing demands—such as housing, medical costs, and support for family members—as real constraints on saving, even for higher earners.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of saving
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  • There was a very rigorous, full-on casting situation, and there were waves of auditions.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Noncitizens who knowingly violate the prohibition on casting ballots can face fines or up to a year in prison under federal law or a state sentence of up to three years in county jail.
    — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of casting
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  • As Hinojosa gained in the polls this summer, Abbott reversed his position on data centers, announcing a moratorium on new developments and an audit on the use of water and energy.
    — Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2026
  • In her new role, Danielle will help celebrate her aunt's life and accomplishments while offering a personal perspective on the woman behind the music, according to a press release announcing the appointment.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of announcing
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  • Doctors then discussed removing his tongue, according to Rockett.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The 71-year-old first American pope was admitted to the Gemelli hospital on Tuesday with doctors removing a nodule that was determined to be pulmonary adenocarcinoma, the most common type of lung cancer.
    — Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of removing
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  • In the late 1970s, Giorgio Armani stripped the structure out of the traditional suit, softening its shoulders and loosening its trousers.
    — John Vorwald, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Furthermore, loosening these restrictions risks igniting new supply friction.
    — , CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of loosening
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  • This action would have triggered a kilonova while also liberating a lot of material, stuff that would take its time falling onto the black hole and fueling longer jets.
    — Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The Sun in your sign trines liberating Uranus in your adventurous 9th house, encouraging you to explore a new subject, destination, belief, or direction.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026
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“Releasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/releasing. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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