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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as in freeing
to set free (as from slavery or confinement)
release the prisoners immediately
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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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as in casting
to throw or give off
an air freshener that releases a pleasing scent into the room
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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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“Releasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/releasing. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.
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