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RELEASED

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 22 meanings of the word Released.

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Released - as a noun

Merchandise issued for sale or public showing (especially a record or film)

Example: "A new release from the london symphony orchestra"

A process that liberates or discharges something

Example: "There was a sudden release of oxygen"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
actionactivitynatural actionnatural process
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An announcement distributed to members of the press in order to supplement or replace an oral presentation

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
handoutpress release

Euphemistic expressions for death

Example: "Thousands mourned his passing"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
departureexitexpirationgoinglosspassing

A legal document evidencing the discharge of a debt or obligation

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acquittance

A device that when pressed will release part of a mechanism

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
button

Activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion

Example: "She had no other outlet for her feelings"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
outletvent

The act of allowing a fluid to escape

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
spillspillage

A formal written statement of relinquishment

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dischargewaiver
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
relinquishingrelinquishment
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(music) the act or manner of terminating a musical phrase or tone

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tone ending
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
conclusionendingtermination
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Released - as a verb

Release, as from one's grip

Example: "Let go of the door handle, please!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
let golet go ofrelinquish
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Grant freedom to; free from confinement

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
freeliberatelooseunlooseunloosen
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Let (something) fall or spill from a container

Example: "Turn the flour onto a plate"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
turn
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
channelchannelisechannelizetransfertransmittransport
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

Example: "Publish a magazine or newspaper"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bring outissuepublishput out
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
airbarepublicisepublicize
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Eliminate (a substance)

Example: "Combustion products are exhausted in the engine"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dischargeejectexhaustexpel
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids

Example: "Secrete digestive juices"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
secrete
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
exudateexudeoozeooze outtransude
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make (information) available for publication

Example: "Release the list with the names of the prisoners"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
free
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
issuesupply
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Part with a possession or right

Example: "I am relinquishing my bedroom to the long-term house guest"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
freegive uprelinquishresign
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
givehandpasspass onreachturn over
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Release (gas or energy) as a result of a chemical reaction or physical decomposition

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
freeliberate

Make (assets) available

Example: "Release the holdings in the dictator's bank account"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
freeunblockunfreeze

Example Sentences

"The released prisoners were ecstatic to be free again."
"The released movie received mixed reviews from the critics."
"I bought the released edition of the popular video game."
"The released documents shed light on the government's involvement."
"The released album soared to the top of the charts."
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Word Game Points

Is RELEASED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, released is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RELEASED has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is RELEASED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, released is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RELEASED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is RELEASED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, released is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RELEASED has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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