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release

[ri-lees] / rɪˈlis /
NOUN
delivery; dispensation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
clemency discharge
STRONG
absolution acquittal acquittance charge commute deliverance emancipation exemption exoneration floater freedom freeing liberation liberty lifeboat lifesaver manumission relief spring turnout walkout
Antonyms
STRONG
imprisonment incarceration restraint
WEAK
check collection gathering hold
NOUN
publication
Synonyms
STRONGEST
announcement issue leak
STRONG
flash handout news notice offering proclamation propaganda publicity story
Antonyms
STRONG
secret truth
WEAK
check collection gathering hold
VERB
let go, let out
Synonyms
STRONGEST
clear deliver discharge drop free issue leak surrender
STRONG
absolve acquit commute disengage dispense emancipate exculpate excuse exempt exonerate extricate liberate loose loosen manumit spring unbind unchain undo unfasten unleash unloose untie vent yield
WEAK
bail out cast loose give off give out go easy on let off let off steam let up on open up set at large set free set loose take out turn loose turn out unfetter unshackle wipe the slate clean
Antonyms
STRONGEST
confine detain hold imprison keep limit restrain retain suppress
STRONG
bind blame charge condemn convict fasten incarcerate incriminate prevent sentence
WEAK
collect gather maintain

Example Sentences

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But despite reports and rumours about its imminent release, DeepSeek's next-generation "V4" model is nowhere in sight.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

The Eastertide release comes as Vatican diplomacy gains traction and U.S. sanctions and fuel shortages pressure the island.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

After a two-year trek that finally wrapped last summer amid the release of a massive box set and a splashy Hollywood biopic, Springsteen might’ve been expected to spend 2026 counting his money and his accolades.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

It was while behind bars that Traci says she felt a calling to set up a construction company on her release.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Jonah and I lock eyes, squeeze hands one last time, and then release.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison