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
Add the mushrooms and garlic and cook for 5 more minutes, or until the mushrooms are soft and releasing liquid.
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Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Since launch, Firaxis has been releasing patches and responding to player feedback about some of the divisive changes.
—Samuel Axon, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
Saatchi said if either see a market for re-releasing the film, more power to them.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
In the time since releasing 2021’s Justice, Bieber had been dealing with a series of career setbacks and health scares.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
Figma — The design software maker plunged 15% after releasing quarterly results for the first time since going public.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
The film is currently in production, with Paramount and Legendary releasing the first plot details for the movie, which will be set in 1993, the year the popular game Street Fighter II hit arcades.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
After releasing Who Is the Sky?
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Most work solo, releasing a handful of items for fun.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Since launch, Firaxis has been releasing patches and responding to player feedback about some of the divisive changes.
—Samuel Axon, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
Saatchi said if either see a market for re-releasing the film, more power to them.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
In the time since releasing 2021’s Justice, Bieber had been dealing with a series of career setbacks and health scares.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
Figma — The design software maker plunged 15% after releasing quarterly results for the first time since going public.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
The film is currently in production, with Paramount and Legendary releasing the first plot details for the movie, which will be set in 1993, the year the popular game Street Fighter II hit arcades.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
After releasing Who Is the Sky?
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Most work solo, releasing a handful of items for fun.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for releasing
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Alexander currently leads Missouri with 69 total points and 60 digs while unleashing 158 total attacks in 2025.—
Brady Shanahan,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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Amplified by rapid technological advances, directly funding patients and unleashing all providers to competition can organically create affordable, flexible, sustainable, and dynamic access that rural Amercians truly need.—
Ge Bai,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The operational tasks that consume their days today will run themselves, freeing your people to focus on what humans do best.—
David Zwick,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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That system collapsed in the 1960s, freeing actors to choose their own projects and collaborators but leaving them sartorially adrift.—
Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell,
The Atlantic,
5 Sep. 2025
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Choosing a carry-on that’s large enough to accommodate your packing needs is crucial; without it, your attempts at saving space will likely fall flat.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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As the Sons occupy a government building, Chris springs into action, saving a hostage while killing militant after militant with fists, a copy machine, and — in the most memorably violent use of a writing utensil in a DC Comics adaptation since The Dark Knight — two pencils in the ears.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Jenkins, a former Brevard County school board member and speech pathologist, released a launch video casting herself as a fighter for working families, drawing on her own experience working multiple jobs to make ends meet.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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Laura Lee Yourex, 62, of Costa Mesa, was charged with five felonies, including perjury, procuring or offering a false or forged document to be filed, casting a ballot when not entitled to vote and registering a non-existent person to vote.—
Riley Hoffman,
ABC News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Heading into 2026, however, there are 36 gubernatorial contests, with Sabato’s Crystal Ball announcing rating shifts for Maine and Iowa on Thursday.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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One woman has drawn worldwide attention after announcing she is engaged to her AI chatbot boyfriend.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The group routinely calls for removing books at public schools and played a role in Scottsdale Unified School District's decision to pull 16 books from its library shelves in February.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Tips To Keep Your Towels Mascara-Free The best way to keep makeup from staining towels is by thoroughly removing the makeup first.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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First aid efforts should include moving the person to a cooler area, loosening clothing, and offering sips of water.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
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Far infrared heat is highly effective in loosening tight muscles and joints.—
Michelle Stansbury,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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God bless you for rescuing him.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Some of it is straight-up misinformation, like fake clips of celebrities rescuing people from the Texas floods in July.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Releasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/releasing. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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