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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Recent Examples of releasing
After releasing a complex application and revising it several times, the California Department of Education finally announced awards in May 2024.
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Ryan Craig, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
After releasing a pair of installments of Vultures alongside Ty Dolla $ign, Ye (formerly Kanye West) appears set to return to his solo work.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
Researchers have been conducting studies by releasing juvenile salmon with tracking tags to follow their movement and determine where reintroducing fish would be successful.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Judge Carter twice denied releasing the Hip-Hop mogul and the ruling has been appealed.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Rocket Science represents the international rights, with Lionsgate releasing the film in the UK.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
Though Imperial is no longer operational, independent bottlers, like Cask 88, continue releasing stock of rare whisky casks.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
With Diamond’s intent of releasing them, the court is likely to approve and with it, make the clubs free agents.
—Maury Brown, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Ryan Craig, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
After releasing a pair of installments of Vultures alongside Ty Dolla $ign, Ye (formerly Kanye West) appears set to return to his solo work.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
Researchers have been conducting studies by releasing juvenile salmon with tracking tags to follow their movement and determine where reintroducing fish would be successful.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Judge Carter twice denied releasing the Hip-Hop mogul and the ruling has been appealed.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Rocket Science represents the international rights, with Lionsgate releasing the film in the UK.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
Though Imperial is no longer operational, independent bottlers, like Cask 88, continue releasing stock of rare whisky casks.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
With Diamond’s intent of releasing them, the court is likely to approve and with it, make the clubs free agents.
—Maury Brown, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for releasing
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Lumen Lumen is unleashing the world’s digital potential.Forbes, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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And while the push-pull tension between the allure of complete social breakdown and the remorse over unleashing the collective id is what Folie à Deux really seems to want to dig into, the film never balances the two in a way that hits its targets.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2024
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These are areas where AI can make a real impact, handling data-heavy, repetitive processes in these professionals’ work, freeing them to focus on tasks that require human judgment.Jessica Billingsley, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
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Agents can handle administrative tasks such as invoicing, payments, and contract management, freeing up freelancers to focus on their core competencies, and increase their billable rate.Timothy Papandreou, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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The latest figures provide a snapshot of the climate in which voters were casting their ballots.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Price growth ticked higher in October as voters began casting ballots in a presidential election in which economic concerns played a big role.Rob Wile, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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In fitting form for the satirical website, The Onion’s news release announcing the sale was written in the voice of a CEO of Global Tetrahedron, a fictional evil company created by Onion staff.Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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When reached for comment via Instagram, Thorpe directed NBC News to a post on Tippet’s page announcing his death.Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The best scalp scrubs help deep-clean your scalp by removing dead skin cells, excess oil, and product buildup.Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
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These could include planting trees, removing asphalt from playgrounds, installing outdoor classrooms and erecting shade structures.Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
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Chad Arnold is in charge of a team who has spent much of the last week rescuing people in the mountains of North Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Helene.Michelle Boudin, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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Officials in Clearwater, further south along Florida’s Gulf Coast, also feared the worst after seeing overnight footage of first responders rescuing elderly locals in knee-deep flood water.Melissa Chan, NBC News, 27 Sep. 2024
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Still radiating a newlywed glow, supermodel Karen Elson, whose friendship with Simmons goes way back, also joined the shoe savants on co-hosting duty for the intimate afternoon.Freya Drohan, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2024
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Moser’s take on Geneva stripes—with wide, radiating brushing arcs and alternating sized stripes—is lovely.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2024
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Despite Springfield’s mayor dismissing these claims, the damage was done.Aisha M. Beliso-De Jesús / Made by History, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
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The court has saved the county $819,000 through the end of August by dismissing weak cases and adjusting bond amounts so low-risk defendants can leave the county jail, which is currently overflowing with inmates.Brooke Park, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Releasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/releasing. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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