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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That water releases enormous amounts of heat into the atmosphere, shifting weather patterns around the world. — Ava Berger, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026 Continue reading … -- IN OTHER NEWS GOSPEL QUEST — Popular Christian YouTuber releases biblical fantasy novel meant to challenge today’s dark content. — FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026 This releases neutrons that scientists use to study materials and their properties. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026 But the teams companies choose to protect during layoffs can often help serve as a guide to the future, something investors will be asking about when Microsoft releases earnings Wednesday. — Liz Rappaport, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2026 The only way in is to lift the valve, which also releases pressure as food heats. — Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026 In the book, a fictional AI escapes its lab, runs copies of itself on machines no one is watching, and eventually releases a virus over time. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2026 Today’s the day that restaurants’ dreams come true, as the Michelin Guide American South releases its selections for the top destinations worth visiting in Charlotte and throughout the region. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026 His next special, The Dog — marking his third of the year — releases December 13, with four already filmed and planned for release in 2027. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026

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After a handful of supremely mellow releases that blended lurching ’90s breakbeats with wintry, Mazzy Star-like songwriting, their third album dives into a vat of mercurial distortion and slippery, all-consuming bass. — Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 27 Oct. 2026 These latest releases from OpenAI continue to contradict the recommendations of the Advisory Group on Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence (AGMAI), the expert panel the company organized in response to widespread criticism from mathematicians. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 27 Oct. 2026 Producing one kilogram of conventional gray hydrogen releases roughly 22 pounds (10 kilograms) of carbon dioxide, while blue hydrogen produces about 13 pounds (6 kilograms). — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2026 Every year Bon Appétit editors cook with and obsess over the latest kitchen releases in order to find the tools and appliances that make our time—and yours—in the kitchen easier and more fun. — Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026 Batra made his name with The Lunchbox, which premiered at Cannes and became one of the highest-grossing releases of the year in India. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2026 Their vastly different theatrical releases make those grosses an imperfect referendum on audience tastes, but the disparity illustrates how differently the industry markets stories about desire. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Oct. 2026 And like the models the preceded it, its retro releases were long revised to feature the Jumpman in its place before a recent streak of restoring the original marks. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026 That beat new narrative releases including 20th Century Studios’ Whalefall and Focus Features’ Sense and Sensibility (NBC News). — Andrew McGowan, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2026

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The footage shows Galadriel (Morfydd Clark), Elrond (Robert Aramayo) and Gandalf (Daniel Weyman) rallying the forces of Middle-earth amid battles and romance as Sauron (Charlie Vickers) unleashes his forces.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026
The church unleashes a campaign—online and onsite—demanding the family’s religious freedom, and the most fervent outcry and mobilization come from the political far right.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2026

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Some industry analysts believe drivers will be more willing to pay for technology that frees up their time behind the wheel.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
The strengthening formula reduces hair loss from breakage, plus frees the scalp of buildup, diminishes shedding, and makes hair look thicker.

— Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of frees

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The spectre of Midwest emo looms large; American Football in particular casts a considerable shadow.

— Nick Laskin, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026
In Minor Black Figures, Taylor casts a sharp gaze on the New York art scene through the eyes of Wyeth, a young Black painter caught in the throes of creative struggle.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of casts

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The series begins with a prison bus pulling up to a correctional facility in Georgia, where the commander of jail operations, Major Boughner, announces how the 30 participants, 27 men and 3 women, will be divided.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
Part of the problem is that friction rarely announces itself as a five-alarm fire.

— Rhodes Kriske, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

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Therefore, the researchers' anode not only removes a toxic contaminant but also reduces the energy needed to produce hydrogen at the cathode, increasing the system's overall hydrogen-production efficiency.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026
Endurance testing Heating the material triggers a chemical reaction that removes loose chlorine ions and forms strong bonds between indium, oxygen, and phosphorus.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of removes

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The groups are calling for potential polluters to notify treatment facilities about PFAS in their discharges, a phaseout of PFAS use, and restrictions on industrial discharges into rivers and sewage treatment plants.

— Rashad Williams, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
In conventional lithium-sulfur batteries, each sulfur atom exchanges two electrons as the battery charges and discharges.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of discharges

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On the one hand, the relief came through energy, when Washington granted a series of short-term waivers that kept the NIS refinery running while Hungary’s MOL negotiated to buy out the Russian stake.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2026
The city is contemplating $185 million in financial participation, including a 35-year tax revenue-sharing agreement and about $25 million to $40 million in fee waivers.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 27 Oct. 2026

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