release
verb (used with object)
to free from confinement, bondage, obligation, pain, etc.; let go.
releases
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pluralof release.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof release (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
releaseverb (used with object)to free from confinement, bondage, obligation, pain, etc.; let go.
Example Sentences
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During deep sleep, the body releases growth hormone, a powerful chemical messenger that helps build muscle, strengthen bones, and regulate fat metabolism.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026
Oil prices fell Friday as traders weighed plans to accelerate emergency oil-stock releases against persistent Middle East supply risks and uncertainty over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
Apple stock crosses the $5 trillion market-capitalization threshold after the company releases its new smart home lineup.
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026
Ellison has long extolled his love of movies and appeared at the CinemaCon movie theater owners convention earlier this year to reiterate his commitment to theatrical releases.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
Suit #1 releases my father’s arm and pulls him up.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
