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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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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
Lara Williams, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Both companies are moving aggressively to capture market share before Apple releases its own AI features.
—Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
In doing so, the group inadvertently releases hundreds if not thousands of Xenomorphs, who immediately go on the rampage.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
The gentle prod of a fork releases the sunset orange yolk, which blankets the canvas in a velvety sauce.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 21 Oct. 2024
The ingredient releases gradually overnight to restore elasticity, even out the skin tone, and minimize the appearance of wrinkles without irritating the skin.
—Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
In addition to these core expressions, Johnnie Walker releases limited-edition bottlings and innovations, such as the Johnnie Walker High Rye.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Some scientists are convinced that SAI, which releases tiny particles into part of the upper atmosphere, would work to cool the planet because of observations made after volcanic eruptions.
—Lara Williams, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Both companies are moving aggressively to capture market share before Apple releases its own AI features.
—Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
In doing so, the group inadvertently releases hundreds if not thousands of Xenomorphs, who immediately go on the rampage.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
The gentle prod of a fork releases the sunset orange yolk, which blankets the canvas in a velvety sauce.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 21 Oct. 2024
The ingredient releases gradually overnight to restore elasticity, even out the skin tone, and minimize the appearance of wrinkles without irritating the skin.
—Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
In addition to these core expressions, Johnnie Walker releases limited-edition bottlings and innovations, such as the Johnnie Walker High Rye.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for releases
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This partnership unleashes the revolutionary potential of this technology.Hank Cardello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Tuesday could start the day with fog and mist before the heaviest rain along the I-95 corridor unleashes Wednesday, triggering travel troubles in spots with heavy fog, forecasters warned.Susan Miller, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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Reframing failure as part of the process, rather than the end of it, frees us from its chokehold.Mark Kane, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Shifting your focus from perfection to progress frees you from the fear of failure.Joe Altieri, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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The Republican president-elect frequently casts the outgoing Democratic president as a feckless leader who shredded American credibility around the world during his four-year term.Aamer Madhani and Zeke Miller, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Despite being total opposites, the holiday spirit casts its spell over the two creatives in A Jingle Bell Mingle.Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Those numbers are likely to change again next month when the Baseball Writers Association of America announces the results of its annual election.Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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This article will be updated as Braun announces new appointments.Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Dec. 2024
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Unfortunately, the process also removes some flavor elements.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The neurosurgeon removes the tumor.Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Owners in certain parts of the country are also seeking waivers on electric vehicle charging stations, which are expensive to install.David Moin, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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In 2020, the Air Force began granting five-year medical waivers, which allow troops with this condition to grow short beards.Marni Rose McFall, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Other announcements included an experimental coding agent called Jules, which uses AI to generate simple computer code and carry out menial software engineering tasks, like fixing bugs.Richard Nieva, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Google timed the announcements to coincide with the one-year anniversary of Gemini, which the company released last year to rival OpenAI’s ChatGPT.Richard Nieva, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This special reading light emits a warm, gentle amber light that is reminiscent of candle light and does not emit any blue light, which supports the circadian rhythm of late night readers.Carina Brackett, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
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Playing the stony henchman who very gradually emits flickers of affection for his reluctant mark has brought the actor, already famous in his motherland, international visibility and a place in the awards conversation.Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Releases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/releases. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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