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
After releasing their independent debut record in 1987, Jane’s released their major label debut, Nothing’s Shocking, in 1988.
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Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
Morgan Wallen treated his fans to a New Year's Eve surprise by releasing a new song.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Lava Cake drinks, doughnut join the lineup Dunkin' is also releasing a new lava cake and chocolate line, including a Lava Cake Signature Latte (hot or iced), Lava Cake Signature Coffee (hot or iced) and Chocolate Whoopie Pie Specialty Donut.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
Related Articles Each year, top candle brands reveal their holiday collections with much fanfare, either re-releasing all-stars from previous winters or debuting new concoctions that play into women’s perfume and cologne trends.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 30 Dec. 2024
Solar flares occur when the sun's intense magnetic fields twist and reconnect, releasing vast amounts of energy.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Upon entering the atmosphere, these particles collide with gases such as oxygen and nitrogen, releasing energy as vibrant colors of light.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Officials had recovered the flight's data recorders from the wreckage and were releasing information.
—Joohee Cho, ABC News, 30 Dec. 2024
During these storms, ions collide with atmospheric gases, releasing energy that manifests as light.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
Morgan Wallen treated his fans to a New Year's Eve surprise by releasing a new song.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Lava Cake drinks, doughnut join the lineup Dunkin' is also releasing a new lava cake and chocolate line, including a Lava Cake Signature Latte (hot or iced), Lava Cake Signature Coffee (hot or iced) and Chocolate Whoopie Pie Specialty Donut.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
Related Articles Each year, top candle brands reveal their holiday collections with much fanfare, either re-releasing all-stars from previous winters or debuting new concoctions that play into women’s perfume and cologne trends.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 30 Dec. 2024
Solar flares occur when the sun's intense magnetic fields twist and reconnect, releasing vast amounts of energy.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Upon entering the atmosphere, these particles collide with gases such as oxygen and nitrogen, releasing energy as vibrant colors of light.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Officials had recovered the flight's data recorders from the wreckage and were releasing information.
—Joohee Cho, ABC News, 30 Dec. 2024
During these storms, ions collide with atmospheric gases, releasing energy that manifests as light.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for releasing
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Musk has also weighed in on the spending fight, unleashing a flood of misinformation on his social platform X about the stopgap bill that would have funded government through March.—
Joanne Haner,
The Hill,
20 Dec. 2024
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Congressional leaders Tuesday unveiled legislation to keep the government funded until March 14, unleashing a mad dash to pass the bill by the end of the week.—
Andrew Solender,
Axios,
17 Dec. 2024
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Netanyahu regularly cites freeing the hostages as a top priority.—
Alex Marquardt,
CNN Money,
10 Apr. 2025
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For example, users could give instructions to the agent to finish a series of mundane tasks, freeing the user up to move on to producing a new design or to train themselves on using a new tool or technique.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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But ather than casting someone else to play her child self, the film shows the adult Josephine dancing in the living room, in a mode that recalls Michel Gondry’s work in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.—
James Factora,
Them.,
31 Mar. 2025
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But something began to go wrong with some of these LED arrays beginning around 2021, when the first reports appeared of previously white streetlights suddenly casting first lavender, then violet and finally plum-colored light.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2025
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Parton released the song shortly after announcing the passing of her husband, Carl Thomas Dean, who died at the age of 82.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Notable events that have occurred – and have realistically overshadowed some technical releases from the OCC – include the forming of a strategic bitcoin reserve, announcing plans to amend tax treatment for cryptoassets, and a complete overhaul of crypto policy at the SEC.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Start by removing the old hardware using a screwdriver, saving the screws if needed, and clean the surface to remove any residue.—
Perri Ormont Blumberg,
Architectural Digest,
27 Dec. 2024
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The acids in toner can also act as chemical exfoliants, removing any extra dead skin cells or other debris that might build up.—
Amanda Svachula,
Health,
27 Dec. 2024
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Following the lifts automatic shutdown, ski patrollers set about rescuing each of the 174 passengers.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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Over the past 24 hours, the coast guard reported rescuing 120 migrants in three separate incidents off various Greek islands.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
21 Dec. 2024
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Beyond the dust of Liverpool’s dock road and the huge lorries rolling in and out of the city’s port, the glass panels of Everton’s new home at the Bramley-Moore Dock sparkle impressively, radiating ambition.—
Simon Hughes,
The Athletic,
20 Dec. 2024
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Those affected may have chronic low back pain, stiffness, and radiating pain into the buttocks or legs, aggravated by activities that involve bending or lifting.—
Sarah Jividen,
Health,
20 Dec. 2024
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Most importantly, the proposal provides that, when discovery items are turned over belatedly, judges can impose consequences that stop short of dismissing the whole case, if a lesser remedy can ensure fairness to the defendant.—
Jane Manning,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2025
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Just a few days later, the Israeli government effectively began the process of dismissing Gali Baharav-Miara, Israel’s attorney general.—
Aaron Boxerman,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Releasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/releasing. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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