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See definition of release on Dictionary.com
  • noundelivery; dispensation
  • nounpublication
  • verblet go, let out

synonyms for release

  • clemency
  • discharge
  • absolution
  • acquittal
  • acquittance
  • charge
  • commute
  • deliverance
  • emancipation
  • exemption
  • exoneration
  • floater
  • freedom
  • freeing
  • liberation
  • liberty
  • lifeboat
  • lifesaver
  • manumission
  • relief
  • spring
  • turnout
  • walkout
On this page you'll find 265 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to release, such as: clemency, discharge, absolution, acquittal, acquittance, and charge.

antonyms for release

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  • imprisonment
  • incarceration
  • restraint
  • check
  • collection
  • gathering
  • hold
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After being told of Cline’s past, and recent release from prison, a Montgomery County detective drove to the apartment building where Cline lived.
PREVIOUSLY CONVICTED BANK ROBBER ALLEGEDLY HITS NEW BANK WHILE UNDER COVERT SURVEILLANCE, GETS ARRESTEDDAN MORSEFEBRUARY 12, 2021WASHINGTON POST
The organization joined with two others, CommunicationFIRST and Autistic Self Advocacy Network, to issue a news release on the day Sia agreed to remove the scenes from the film.
THE VERY REAL, VERY PAINFUL REASONS THE AUTISTIC COMMUNITY DEMANDED TWO RESTRAINT SCENES BE REMOVED FROM SIA’S NEW FILM ‘MUSIC’THERESA VARGASFEBRUARY 10, 2021WASHINGTON POST
Unlike more than two dozen other states, Maryland bars the release of such records — another way in which advocates say police are shielded from accountability.
THE FIRST STATE TO PASS A LAW PROTECTING POLICE ACCUSED OF MISCONDUCT MAY ALSO BE THE FIRST TO REPEAL IT.OVETTA WIGGINSFEBRUARY 9, 2021WASHINGTON POST
Oakland Airport said in a news release that it is the first airport in the country to get testing vending machines.
FOR $149, THIS OAKLAND AIRPORT VENDING MACHINE DISPENSES COVID TESTSRACHEL LERMANFEBRUARY 5, 2021WASHINGTON POST
His debut album, Right Now, is one of the most impressive releases I’ve added to my collection and you should do the same.
SOULECTION’S JOE KAY PRESENTS ‘A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO FUTURE SOUNDS’BRANDE VICTORIANFEBRUARY 5, 2021ESSENCE.COM
It’s the release of the exercise and inspiration all at once.
PELOTON MAKES TONING YOUR GLUTES FEEL SPIRITUAL. BUT SHOULD JESUS BE PART OF THE EXPERIENCE?MICHELLE BOORSTEINFEBRUARY 5, 2021WASHINGTON POST
The studio’s past releases, “Gone Home” and “Tacoma,” were critical darlings.
THE MAKING OF ‘OPEN ROADS,’ A GAME ABOUT MOTHERS, DAUGHTERS AND ROAD TRIPSELISE FAVISFEBRUARY 4, 2021WASHINGTON POST
They chose their words carefully and scheduled the statement’s release for maximum impact.
THE SECRET HISTORY OF THE SHADOW CAMPAIGN THAT SAVED THE 2020 ELECTIONMOLLY BALLFEBRUARY 4, 2021TIME
Ellsberg hoped that the release of the documents in their proper context would lead to Congressional hearings in which the key players would be grilled on national television, creating pressure for President Richard Nixon to end the war.
SEEING THE PENTAGON PAPERS IN A NEW LIGHTBY STEPHEN ENGELBERGFEBRUARY 3, 2021PROPUBLICA
Just before the release of Firefly Lane on Netflix, Hannah published her 24th book, The Four Winds.
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE BOOK BEHIND NETFLIX’S FIREFLY LANEANNABEL GUTTERMANFEBRUARY 3, 2021TIME
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WORDS RELATED TO RELEASE

  • acquittal
  • amnesty
  • compurgation
  • exculpation
  • forgiveness
  • mercy
  • pardon
  • release
  • absolution
  • amnesty
  • clearance
  • deliverance
  • discharge
  • discharging
  • dismissal
  • dismissing
  • exculpation
  • exemption
  • exoneration
  • freeing
  • letting off
  • liberation
  • pardon
  • release
  • releasing
  • relief from
  • reprieve
  • vindication
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