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
Buckingham was briefly detained while a dozen police officers searched the premises before determining his son was safe and releasing the musician from custody.
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Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 8 Apr. 2026
In these decays, an atom of one element transforms into another while releasing its remaining energy in the form of an electron.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
While details on the upcoming season are under wraps until closer to episodes releasing, the cast did open up about spending so much time in North Texas.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
Water is one of the best inclusions to have in a hardscape plan for its soothing sound that also improves the air quality by releasing negative ions in the air that decreases pollutants.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026
After releasing fullback Alec Ingold, a staple of former coach Mike McDaniel’s offense, Miami is without a traditional fullback on its current roster.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
Trees are the first plants to begin pollinating as the weather warms, with grasses and weeds releasing pollen later on.
—Hali Smith
april 7, Idaho Statesman, 7 Apr. 2026
The Patriots are releasing linebacker Marte Mapu, ESPN’s Mike Reiss first reported Tuesday.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
The City Council in releasing its budget Wednesday is calling for free subways and buses for New York City’s poorest residents.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 8 Apr. 2026
In these decays, an atom of one element transforms into another while releasing its remaining energy in the form of an electron.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
While details on the upcoming season are under wraps until closer to episodes releasing, the cast did open up about spending so much time in North Texas.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
Water is one of the best inclusions to have in a hardscape plan for its soothing sound that also improves the air quality by releasing negative ions in the air that decreases pollutants.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026
After releasing fullback Alec Ingold, a staple of former coach Mike McDaniel’s offense, Miami is without a traditional fullback on its current roster.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
Trees are the first plants to begin pollinating as the weather warms, with grasses and weeds releasing pollen later on.
—Hali Smith
april 7, Idaho Statesman, 7 Apr. 2026
The Patriots are releasing linebacker Marte Mapu, ESPN’s Mike Reiss first reported Tuesday.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
The City Council in releasing its budget Wednesday is calling for free subways and buses for New York City’s poorest residents.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for releasing
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Oil prices have surged since the United States and Israel struck Iran at the end of February, unleashing a war that has run for more than a month and effectively closed the key shipping artery.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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That means unleashing natural gas and oil and nuclear and coal and reversing the green energy failures of the last administration.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Mar. 2026
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That shift is freeing early-career professionals to spend more time on analysis and client-facing work.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
5 Apr. 2026
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In Austin, Texas, where the couple lives, Busby dedicated much of the past few months to freeing his wife.—
Alicia Victoria Lozano,
NBC news,
5 Apr. 2026
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Officers began life-saving measures and requested an ambulance to respond to the scene.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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Harvesting rainwater has many benefits from saving money on your water bill to utilizing what freely falls from the sky for times when raindrops aren’t so abundant.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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Tucker picked up the heavy-duty custom bait-casting rod and put his 90-pound body to work battling the deep cat.—
Bob McNally,
Outdoor Life,
9 Apr. 2026
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Does this mean that you guys will finally be casting the role of Roman next season?—
Max Gao,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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Chawaa - that's Big Chief Demond Melancon of the Young Seminole Hunters announcing his arrival.—
Nichole Marks,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The fire forced evacuations and closures, with Moreno Valley College announcing it would be closed Friday and Saturday, canceling all events on its main campus.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2026
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The president himself chose not to name a new full-time national security adviser after removing Mike Waltz, who had included a journalist in supposedly secure communications regarding military action.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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Redick had said that the team considered removing Doncic, who suffered his hamstring strain in the third quarter against Oklahoma City, and Reaves at halftime.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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Israel is loosening restrictions implemented during wartime after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, paving the way for schools and workplaces to reopen.—
Riane Lumer,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Nashville Predators moseyed westward for a California swing that started with a tie-breaking triumph against the San Jose Sharks on Saturday, continued with another deadlock-loosening clash with the Kings on Monday and will wrap up versus the Ducks on Tuesday.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026
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On Shabbat, the Acheinu, a prayer for liberating those held in captivity, was recited from the bimah, an elevated platform where sermons are often delivered.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Today the artist, who is of Māori and Scottish descent, sees the irony of her first encounter — liberating the bird from a symbol of the culture that caused its demise.—
Tom Page,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Releasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/releasing. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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