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
And neither Mann nor Lockwood sees much value in the current, large-scale practice of releasing live larvae or young oysters into the bay.
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JSTOR Daily, 31 Oct. 2025
Offset has delivered a Halloween treat to fans, releasing his surprise new solo album Haunted by Fame.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 31 Oct. 2025
The show’s biggest breakout star, Finn Wolfhard, also found success with his band Calpurnia and as a solo artist, releasing his debut full-length Happy Birthday this year.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 2025
Integrated into Bleecker Street’s infrastructure, Crosswalk will focus on releasing content in two key areas.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
Dogs of Chernobyl went to the disaster site from October 5 through 13 to work on catching, sterilizing and releasing dogs that were descendants of those animals left behind when the area was evacuated in 1986 following a nuclear reactor meltdown.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
After a strong effort, the local children were able to break the curse, releasing Thackery to ghost form.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Other events included releasing chickens into a crowd that scrambled to catch them, with winners taking them home, according to one report about the town’s history.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
The 24-year-old shooting guard launched his first collaboration with Adidas in 2023, releasing the aforementioned AE1 shoes that September.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
JSTOR Daily, 31 Oct. 2025
Offset has delivered a Halloween treat to fans, releasing his surprise new solo album Haunted by Fame.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 31 Oct. 2025
The show’s biggest breakout star, Finn Wolfhard, also found success with his band Calpurnia and as a solo artist, releasing his debut full-length Happy Birthday this year.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 2025
Integrated into Bleecker Street’s infrastructure, Crosswalk will focus on releasing content in two key areas.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
Dogs of Chernobyl went to the disaster site from October 5 through 13 to work on catching, sterilizing and releasing dogs that were descendants of those animals left behind when the area was evacuated in 1986 following a nuclear reactor meltdown.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
After a strong effort, the local children were able to break the curse, releasing Thackery to ghost form.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Other events included releasing chickens into a crowd that scrambled to catch them, with winners taking them home, according to one report about the town’s history.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
The 24-year-old shooting guard launched his first collaboration with Adidas in 2023, releasing the aforementioned AE1 shoes that September.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for releasing
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Reddit Reacts The post struck a nerve with many Redditors, unleashing jokes, jabs and empathy.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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But now these escalations are almost exclusively in one direction, with Israel unleashing its firepower on Gaza against a depleted Hamas.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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Not as a gimmick, but to automate reporting, clean messy data, and flag compliance risks, freeing up humans for strategy, supplier engagement, and culture change.—
Gus Bartholomew,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
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Video shows the deputy firing a single shot to the head, killing the suspect and instantly freeing the crying boy.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Officers performed life-saving measures on Green before he was pronounced dead on location, Hoskin said.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Tyrod Taylor’s not saving the season anymore than Quinn Ewers is saving the show in Miami.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Tubi has made working with creators a strategic priority, launching a Tubi for creators program earlier this year, licensing libraries of their content, and casting them in originals.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Oct. 2025
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After registering no sacks last game and with no productive pass rushers in their midst, the 49ers held a casting call that’s yielded both a trade for White off the New England Patriots’ bench and a reunion with Ferrell from their 2023 squad.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
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Baiamonte, 62, grew up in Miami and attended Gulliver Prep, and developed an interest in basketball and announcing at a young age.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
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In August, the Neighbourhood shared an Instagram Story post announcing that the group — including drummer Brandon Fried — had reunited.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
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The robot vacuum has 8,000Pa suction and a multidirectional floating roller brush with rubber and bristles, which does an excellent job of removing dust and debris from carpets.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
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But whereas many abundance advocates typically talk about removing government impediments to growth, such as zoning restrictions, Rodrik focusses on government interventions.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Houseplant began in Canada in 2019, but after some US states began loosening cannabis restrictions, the duo expanded the company stateside.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Oct. 2025
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That remark cuts against one market narrative that loosening financial conditions might be fueling an asset bubble in tech.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, those on the front lines of rescuing and rehabilitating animals at care centers are concerned that the current furloughs and the possibility of job cuts could result in less support for struggling ocean creatures.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
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He was recently nominated for a Hero award for saving his neighbor’s life by rescuing her from a house on fire.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Releasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/releasing. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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