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as in unleashed
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 gave 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 freed
to set free (as from slavery or confinement)
release the prisoners immediately
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as in liberated
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 cast
to throw or give off
an air freshener that releases a pleasing scent into the room
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as in announced
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 removed
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 released
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
Minnesota is currently the only team among the top seven of the Big Ten not to be nationally ranked, though that situation may change when Monday’s latest Associated Press poll is released — the Gophers fell two votes shy in last week’s Top 25 polling.
—Staff Report, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 2026
Fidesz has not released a program, arguing that after governing for 16 years, its voters know what kinds of policies to expect.
—Arkansas Online, 16 Feb. 2026
The juvenile was transported to a local hospital in stable condition and was later released, police said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Police released surveillance photos of the suspects in hopes someone recognizes them.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
The model is due to be released later in 2026.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 15 Feb. 2026
So far, more than 380 people have been freed from prison, according to Foro Penal, while the government claims to have released more than 800.
—Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
The Hawaii State Health Department released a copy of his original birth certificate in April 2011.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
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The researchers created the virtual animals and released them into a synthetic world, giving them tasks on how to navigate, avoid obstacles and find food.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
Minnesota is currently the only team among the top seven of the Big Ten not to be nationally ranked, though that situation may change when Monday’s latest Associated Press poll is released — the Gophers fell two votes shy in last week’s Top 25 polling.
—Staff Report, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 2026
Fidesz has not released a program, arguing that after governing for 16 years, its voters know what kinds of policies to expect.
—Arkansas Online, 16 Feb. 2026
The juvenile was transported to a local hospital in stable condition and was later released, police said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Police released surveillance photos of the suspects in hopes someone recognizes them.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
The model is due to be released later in 2026.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 15 Feb. 2026
So far, more than 380 people have been freed from prison, according to Foro Penal, while the government claims to have released more than 800.
—Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
The Hawaii State Health Department released a copy of his original birth certificate in April 2011.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for released
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The video unleashed a flood of tips, NBC News reported.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2026
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In response, her government unleashed a brutal and bloody crackdown that only galvanized the movement and brought more people onto the streets.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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The deal follows an eventful few years for Spears, who managed to finally be freed of a 13-year conservatorship back in 2021.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Feb. 2026
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Michael Skakel was convicted of killing Martha Moxley, but freed from prison after a court deemed his lawyer incompetent.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
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This is a delicate, unexpectedly powerful slice of cinema literally unveiled, the filmmakers as liberated as the characters hope to one day be.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
3 Feb. 2026
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Haiti liberated itself from France in 1804.—
Ruth Jean-Marie,
Time,
3 Feb. 2026
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Noem held the press conference to pitch the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, a bill requiring individuals to show proof of citizenship before registering to vote and requiring voters show identification before casting their ballot.—
Ryan Mancini,
The Hill,
14 Feb. 2026
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One of the most recent adaptations of the novel, the 2011 version by Andrea Arnold, notably leaned into this aspect of the book by casting the multiracial James Howson as Heathcliff.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2026
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Lastly, the city officials announced an order that directs the city's health department and the Department of City Development to work together to determine the best course of action to attract and retain grocery stores.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Big claims, limited proof, and growing concerns The startup has not yet announced commercial availability or pricing.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Law enforcement officers had removed the mouth of the irrigation tube diverting water from a nearby creek, but all the piping remained.—
Rachel Becker,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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By Wednesday morning, investigators had left the residence, the scene was cleared, and police tape had been removed.—
Bradford Betz , Matt Finn,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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The state recently loosened its reliance on the American Bar Association for law-school accreditation and is working with other red states to build its own alternative regional accreditor, the Commission for Public Higher Education.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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Los Angeles loosened conversion rules, allowing commercial buildings just 15 years old to become housing with streamlined city approvals instead of lengthy reviews.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Oceanside fire crews rescued the driver of a semi-truck that crashed on Interstate 5 near Harbor Drive early Wednesday, leaving the cab dangling 70 feet above the San Luis Rey River in Oceanside.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Austin’s brother and sister were ultimately rescued along with their mother Joanne, 47, after being found clinging to a paddleboard.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Released.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/released. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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