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
Instead of just releasing Mythos, which proved in testing to be adept at spotting security holes, Anthropic initially made the model available to 11 organizations, including Club names CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks .
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Zev Fima, CNBC, 4 June 2026
Since only female mosquitoes bite, releasing males wouldn't increase the biting populations.
—Kimberly Miller, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Proving that this specific receptor is responsible for releasing predator-summoning signals, though, was extremely tricky.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026
Despite the significant investment, Cousins’ tenure in Atlanta failed to pan out, with the team releasing him on March 11.
—Fisher Isbell, AJC.com, 3 June 2026
The team releasing Aiyuk now would carry approximately $7 million in dead money this coming season to escape the deal.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
Charli and preeminent pop divas Olivia Rodrigo and Ariana Grande are releasing some of the bleakest music of their careers just in time for summer, the traditional season for party anthems and celebratory bangers.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
Why nonstick cookware overheats so easily A few common cooking habits sharply increase the risk of releasing PTFE fumes.
—Ryan Brennan
june 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
This transfer station caught fire a few years ago, smoldering for nearly two weeks and releasing toxic fumes into the air.
—Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 27 May 2026
Zev Fima, CNBC, 4 June 2026
Since only female mosquitoes bite, releasing males wouldn't increase the biting populations.
—Kimberly Miller, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Proving that this specific receptor is responsible for releasing predator-summoning signals, though, was extremely tricky.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026
Despite the significant investment, Cousins’ tenure in Atlanta failed to pan out, with the team releasing him on March 11.
—Fisher Isbell, AJC.com, 3 June 2026
The team releasing Aiyuk now would carry approximately $7 million in dead money this coming season to escape the deal.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
Charli and preeminent pop divas Olivia Rodrigo and Ariana Grande are releasing some of the bleakest music of their careers just in time for summer, the traditional season for party anthems and celebratory bangers.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
Why nonstick cookware overheats so easily A few common cooking habits sharply increase the risk of releasing PTFE fumes.
—Ryan Brennan
june 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
This transfer station caught fire a few years ago, smoldering for nearly two weeks and releasing toxic fumes into the air.
—Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for releasing
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Afroman experienced a cultural renaissance after unleashing that satirical wit following a 2022 raid on his Ohio farmhouse by local sheriff's deputies.—
Andrew Graham
May 28,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2026
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Fusion is the opposite of fission, which uses heavy elements such as uranium and plutonium and splits atoms into two or more parts, unleashing energy.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
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The generation that rode cheap college, rising home prices, and the 401(k) revolution into late career was expected to bow out gracefully, freeing up houses and jobs for their kids and grandkids.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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Letting go of control to obtain a vision or fantasy and falling down the rabbit hole is freeing and dreamy — but only for the right person.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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This means your luggage can actually last a lifetime—saving you big bucks in the long run.—
Meaghan Kenny,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Ninety-eight percent of the rain that falls can be captured, ultimately saving more than 1 million gallons of water a year and reducing building water use by about 89%.—
Tara Molina,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Jackson’s casting news comes just ahead of the Season 2 finale on Friday, June 5.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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That fluency was, for the Hawaiian-Japanese director, the entire casting brief.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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To jumpstart the week of sessions and forums centered around technology and design, Apple will host a keynote presentation, announcing the latest software and products coming to users.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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The Chicago Bears appeared to take another step toward leaving Chicago on Friday, announcing that their board of directors met and voted to advance a stadium development project in Hammond, Ind.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
6 June 2026
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Those who found Hillary Dawa were members of the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC), which sets the routes, ropes and ladders through the Khumbu Icefall at the start of the season, and is in charge of removing waste from the mountain once climbers have left.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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Regularly cleaning filters, emptying dust containers, and removing hair from the brush roll can help keep the machine running efficiently for years.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
5 June 2026
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Meanwhile, Noina uses her elbows, knees and feet to administer a satisfyingly joint-loosening Thai massage.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth has frequently lambasted the military for loosening physical fitness requirements.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Georgacopoulos has made a career out of liberating pearls from their classical, somewhat staid image.—
Kate Matthams,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The conflict looms large over the film’s Kosovar Albanian teens — as does institutionalized discrimination against them — but Basholli’s intentionally blinkered focus, through the eyes of her 13-year-old protagonist, proves constraining and liberating all at once.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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“Releasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/releasing. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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