RELEASES Synonyms: 352 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

present tense third-person singular of release

as in unleashes

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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as in gives 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 frees

to set free (as from slavery or confinement) release the prisoners immediately

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as in liberates

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 casts

to throw or give off an air freshener that releases a pleasing scent into the room

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as in announces

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 removes

to let go from office, service, or employment they released the workers who couldn't handle the new technology

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releases

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noun

plural of release

as in discharges

a freeing from an obligation or responsibility because they had legally declared bankruptcy, they received release from their debt

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as in waivers

a document containing a declaration of an intentional giving up of a right, claim, or privilege we had to sign a liability release before they'd let us go rock climbing on their property

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as in announcements

a published statement informing the public of a matter of general interest a press release announcing that the governor would not run for a second term

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as in reliefs

reduction of or freedom from pain only sleep offered any release from the agony of the migraine

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Abnormal Studios, a subsidiary of Westec Media Limited, releases some 100 titles annually across Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, Mongolia and Nepal. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 July 2026 Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 9 July 2026 The most crucial numbers will come out in December, when Auditor-Controller Andrew Hamilton releases the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for fiscal year 2025-26, which ended on June 30. — John Seiler, Oc Register, 9 July 2026 Unique cleat-free traction grabs and releases the turf to optimize rotational traction. — Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 The maceration releases juices from the fruit, which are then strained off and combined with vinegar. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026 Obesity Excess fat tissue, especially around your belly, releases inflammatory chemicals like cytokines. — Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 6 July 2026 Small intestine The stomach gradually releases partially digested food into the small intestine. — Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 3 July 2026 Cement releases unavoidable process emissions during its chemical manufacturing, regardless of the power source. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 June 2026

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Unlike Russell, whose legacy has been beautifully maintained in books, films, and re-releases, Hall’s solo work has only been available as a series of rarities and independent releases. — Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 9 July 2026 But as Sony Interactive Entertainment moves to phase out physical PlayStation releases, many gamers are asking why video games should be the first major entertainment medium to go all digital. — Angela Yang, NBC news, 9 July 2026 The tech giant did not say how its new AI product compares to OpenAI and Anthropic’s most recent model releases. — Ben Weiss, Fortune, 9 July 2026 Nonetheless, the lawsuit alleges Stability AI could have restricted its models' ability to generate CSAM but chose not to in its more recent releases. — Huo Jingnan, NPR, 9 July 2026 The record, which followed a number of independent label releases, turned out to be a platinum-plus-selling hit that skyrocketed Morris to stardom. — Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 9 July 2026 The company will debut three theatrical releases in 2026 and plans to distribute seven to 10 films annually. — Brent Lang, Variety, 8 July 2026 In terms of larger-scale releases in 2026 here, that puts it inside the top 10, at least. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 The company said later releases will add non-woven fabric formation, viscose, apparel assembly, bovine leather, and dyeing and printing chemicals. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 2 July 2026

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Carmy unleashes his many feelings.

— Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 26 June 2026
When the black hole feeds on gas, the object unleashes particles in the form of wind or jets that move at nearly the speed of light, traveling up to thousands of light-years into space.

— Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 16 June 2026

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Harvard’s research confirms that AI liberates managers from coordination and relay tasks, freeing them for judgment, contextual intelligence, and human connection that no system can replicate.

— Brett Hurt, Fortune, 23 June 2026
Where Beyoncé added poetic interludes between songs, in Songs from the Hole, the audience learns about Jacobs' story and how his music spiritually liberates him while simultaneously being among the reasons officials cited for not granting him parole.

— Kara Frame, NPR, 12 Mar. 2026

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Based on Harper Lee's seminal novel, the movie casts Gregory Peck as lawyer Atticus Finch, who in Depression-era Alabama defends a Black man wrongly accused of raping a young white woman.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 1 July 2026
The mayor presides over City Council meetings, represents the city publicly and casts tie-breaking votes.

— Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026

Definition of casts

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This development means Californians will be able to check out a state parks pass for free at their local library for the foreseeable future, unless a governor or the Legislature announces otherwise.

— Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Decades later, Guinevere brings out her ghostwritten memoir at the exact moment her estranged sibling announces an art installation called Mother.

— Hamilton Cain, Time, 7 July 2026

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Laparoscopic excision surgery, in which a specialist carefully removes endometriosis lesions, is widely considered the gold-standard surgical treatment and can improve both pain and fertility outcomes.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Faster clinical brain imaging The new design removes one of the biggest bottlenecks in conventional computer architecture, where memory and processors are physically separated.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026

Definition of removes

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Jones told the jury that gun safety experts will testify to the weapon’s history of false discharges and design problems, claims that the manufacturer, Sig Sauer, has repeatedly denied.

— Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
The allegations include racial harassment, discriminatory assignments, pay inequality, retaliation, failure to prevent discrimination and harassment, and unequal treatment in areas including discipline, promotions, firings, and constructive discharges.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026

Definition of discharges

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The move will all but eliminate waivers or redshirt years for extended eligibility except for religious missions, pregnancy or active-duty military service.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026
The waivers allowed the transit of Iranian oil in exchange for nuclear inspections and freedom of movement for commercial ships traveling through the strait.

— Sophia Mandt, The Washington Examiner, 8 July 2026

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