Synonyms for

Releasing

Verb / ri:ˈli:sɪŋ / Another word for releasing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to set free or allow to escape

Synonyms & similar words

unloose cathartic resign liberate exhaust putout letgo issue letgoof unloosen freeze confine relinquish block bringout unfreeze unblock publish eject free release giveup secrete hold expel freeing liberating discharging emitting unleashing unloading unshackling unchaining untying unlocking disentangling dismissing dropping expelling extricating loosening relaxing removing resigning

Synonyms by register

Formal

issuing publishing disseminating unleashing authorizing

Informal

letting go setting free putting out dropping

Literary

unshackling unbinding emancipating

Antonyms

holding keeping retaining confining restraining detaining securing

Common collocations

  • releasing a statement
  • releasing the prisoners
  • releasing the product
  • releasing the tension
  • releasing funds
  • releasing information
  • releasing a song

Word family

noun release
verb release
adjective releasable

Usage note

The word 'releasing' can refer to the act of making something available, or the act of setting something free. Be mindful of the context to convey the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. She is releasing the balloons into the sky.
  2. He is releasing the fish back into the river.
  3. The teacher is releasing the students for recess.
  4. The company is releasing a new product next month.
  5. The singer is releasing a new album soon.

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