1
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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2
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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3
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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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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Recent Examples of releases
Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 27 May 2026
JustWatch Media, the company’s B2B division, has run more than 20,000 campaigns for movie and TV show releases worldwide across YouTube, Meta, TikTok and other major platforms.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 26 May 2026
When Apple releases its next iPhones, almost certainly in September, a new modem is likely to be on board which could transform the satellite capabilities of the smartphones.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Grill until the skin is golden and releases easily from the grates.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
When mixed with soil, compost releases the nutrients and improves the texture of the soil so that water both penetrates and drains well.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
Deutch hits the screen for a second time this summer when her upcoming comedy Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass releases July 10, while Robinson is currently working on Netflix's television series Kennedy.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Jon Favreau directs the Disney/Lucasfilm film, which releases globally May 22.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 19 May 2026
Neon releases the film on July 24.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 19 May 2026
Hugh Leask, CNBC, 26 May 2026
It was produced for less than $1 million and will easily become one of the year’s most profitable releases.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 25 May 2026
Labels timed releases around Memorial Day.
—Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
The revelation has led to some backlash against the studio, which has leaned heavily on influencers in recent years to generate hype ahead of releases.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2026
The launch comes during BTS’s massive comeback period, which includes a new album, Netflix releases and an 82-date world tour stretching through 2027.
—Ryan Brennan
may 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
And while public releases of the school’s special styles have become more common, there are still plenty of pairs that remain exclusive to Oregon athletes.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 17 May 2026
Verb
Scientific studies have shown that this process, which produces large, bright orange flames, releases toxic chemicals like benzene and hydrogen sulphide into the atmosphere, as well as the greenhouse gas methane.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 27 May 2026
JustWatch Media, the company’s B2B division, has run more than 20,000 campaigns for movie and TV show releases worldwide across YouTube, Meta, TikTok and other major platforms.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 26 May 2026
When Apple releases its next iPhones, almost certainly in September, a new modem is likely to be on board which could transform the satellite capabilities of the smartphones.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Grill until the skin is golden and releases easily from the grates.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
When mixed with soil, compost releases the nutrients and improves the texture of the soil so that water both penetrates and drains well.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
Deutch hits the screen for a second time this summer when her upcoming comedy Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass releases July 10, while Robinson is currently working on Netflix's television series Kennedy.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Jon Favreau directs the Disney/Lucasfilm film, which releases globally May 22.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 19 May 2026
Neon releases the film on July 24.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 19 May 2026
Noun
There are no major economic data releases expected on Tuesday.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 26 May 2026
It was produced for less than $1 million and will easily become one of the year’s most profitable releases.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 25 May 2026
Labels timed releases around Memorial Day.
—Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
The revelation has led to some backlash against the studio, which has leaned heavily on influencers in recent years to generate hype ahead of releases.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2026
The launch comes during BTS’s massive comeback period, which includes a new album, Netflix releases and an 82-date world tour stretching through 2027.
—Ryan Brennan
may 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
And while public releases of the school’s special styles have become more common, there are still plenty of pairs that remain exclusive to Oregon athletes.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for releases
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Among the various aspects of the movie that its English title refers to, not least is the unhinged rampage Lina unleashes at a couple of schoolgirls, a gringa loca on the razor’s edge.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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Bernthal snaps and unleashes Castle’s anguish in a powerful scene at his family’s gravesite.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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Finally, a Stanford study revealed that while AI frees up time, most users divert it to entertainment instead of productive endeavors.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Mando frees him soon enough (after a funny encounter with a four-armed simian food-truck chef voiced with high anxiety by Martin Scorsese).—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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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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Nuclear fusion, like in the Sun, liberates 630 trillion joules for each kilogram of hydrogen fuel.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
16 Feb. 2026
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The film casts Courtenay as Norman, the devoted, slightly fey dresser to a declining Shakespearean actor (Finney) touring England during the Blitz.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
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The finding casts doubt on previous studies that used these tools without accounting for intelligence and suggests depression screening in doctor’s offices may be flawed.—
Simon Makin,
Scientific American,
14 May 2026
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At that point, a loud drum fill announces itself, snarling electric guitars kick in and McCartney’s trademark howls of old arrive in time for a fairly kick-ass chorus.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
23 May 2026
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Featuring an impressive cast of unknowns and a fluid style that captures them with both lyricism and verisimilitude, this winner of the Cannes Critics’ Week Grand Prize announces the arrival of a formidable new talent.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
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Best Day brews its beers traditionally through full fermentation, then removes the alcohol using a low-temperature process designed to preserve aroma and body.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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This deeply effective combo breaks down sebum and gently removes dead skin cells that can clog your pores, causing unwelcome blackheads and overall texture.—
Sarah Felbin,
Allure,
20 May 2026
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The department found that the discharges can have harmful impacts on marine life, the loss of underwater grasses, topography changes and disruptions to habitats.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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That permit, administered by the state in partnership with EPA, would require Dalton Utilities to report pollution levels and chemical discharges to regulators.—
DYLAN JACKSON,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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Utility man Santiago Espinal, whom the Dodgers claimed on waivers and broke out in spring training, was designated for assignment to make room on the roster.—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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In return, the project may receive incentives, waivers or concessions such as taller buildings, smaller setbacks and fewer parking spaces than allowed under local zoning.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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“Releases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/releases. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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