Word Finder - release

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The event of setting (someone or something) free (e.g. hostages, slaves, prisoners, caged animals, hooked or stuck mechanisms).

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The distribution of an initial or new and upgraded version of a computer software product; the distribution can be either public or private.

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Anything recently released or made available (as for sale).

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The video store advertised that it had all the latest releases.

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That which is released, untied or let go.

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They marked the occasion with a release of butterflies.

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The giving up of a claim, especially a debt.

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Liberation from pain or suffering.

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The process by which a chemical substance is set free.

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(sound synthesis) The act or manner of ending a sound.

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In the block system, a printed card conveying information and instructions to be used at intermediate sidings without telegraphic stations.

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A device adapted to hold or release a device or mechanism as required.

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To let go (of); to cease to hold or contain.

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He released his grasp on the lever.

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To make available to the public.

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They released the new product later than intended.

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To free or liberate; to set free.

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He was released after two years in prison.

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To discharge.

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They released thousands of gallons of water into the river each month.

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(of a call) To hang up.

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If you continue to use abusive language, I will need to release the call.

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To let go, as a legal claim; to discharge or relinquish a right to, as lands or tenements, by conveying to another who has some right or estate in possession, as when the person in remainder releases his right to the tenant in possession; to quit.

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To loosen; to relax; to remove the obligation of.

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to release an ordinance

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To set up; to provide with a goal-scoring opportunity

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To set free a chemical substance.

Are you going to release the description?

At least one more thing before I release you.

Release them, that's all about it!

It was like a switch to release the flood.

I demand our release immediately, I am a Parrish!

He turned on his heel as soon as she appeared and strode toward the small area beneath a tree where spacecraft traditionally hovered to release their occupants.

She took me in as a favor to my father and will release me, if I ever wanted it.

Anatole did not release him, and though he kept nodding to show that he understood, Anatole went on translating Dolokhov's words into English.

He sold the house after his release so he's in the chips.

I know pain, and this is nothing, he chanted to himself, waiting for them to release him so he could attack.

She held up her arm, uncertain how to release it.

In an effort to release the log jam, Dean gave his stepfather a hand with the moving.

Jule refused to release her, sensing more danger toward her than to himself.

Thunderstorms release tremendous amounts of energy.

I.m saying, I release you of our bond.

My mind won't release me from all that has happened since Rev. Martin first visited me, and changed my life.

He should release her today.

Mison, I accept your prisoner exchange and will release your men on the moon nearest to Qatwal.

It was solid and slender with no release mechanism or clasp.

She made no move to release him, "I am Sarah Carrington."

She opened the stall door to release Princess, Casper and Random in the pasture, and then saddled Ed.

An arcing kick forced him to release her.

I release you of our bond, Rhyn.

They would have to be approved, and nobody was going to release a child to someone as messed up as she was right now.

She needs to stay for a few more days at least, but if she is doing well, we can release her Friday — as long as you have someone to take care of her.

He did not know that the priest who met him with the cross oppressed the peasants by his exactions, and that the pupils' parents wept at having to let him take their children and secured their release by heavy payments.

These justifications release those who produce the events from moral responsibility.

With the release of each new book or film, the legendary story of the boy who lived spawns Harry Potter facts, rumors and misinformation.

The last two films of the series are tentatively scheduled for release in late 2010 and spring of 2011.

Bianca waited until he was gone to release her chuckle.

Dean knew Fred O'Connor was scheduled for release and that necessitated a dreaded trip to the sheriff's office.

The real celebration of Fred's release from jail didn't begin until the pair returned to Bird Song where Cynthia had baked a fresh apple pie, complete with vanilla ice cream, tagged on to the end of a healthy lunch.

The doctor thought that was possible and said that if he was still improving Friday, he would release him from the hospital.

Out of respect for Katie, he bit back the bitter words at the tip of his tongue.  He stalked past her, waiting for the moment he could release the pent up fury and magic.

Pulling her hair back, she squeezed water out of it and then fluffed it with her fingers to release the natural curls.

It is also known to prevent the release of inflammatory chemicals called basophils and eosinophils from mast cells and white blood cells.

Everything changed for Metallica in 1990, however, with the release of their self-titled fifth record.

Songs from Three Days Grace, One X, and even bonus tracks from the Japanese release of One X can be found here.

I haven't even told him that Fitzgerald plans to release him tomorrow.

Fred returned part way through the recital, and after a greeting and a handshake, retired to the back room with Kathleen the jailer to fill out paper work for his release.

When he refused to release her, she sighed and leaned against him.

He was certain to take her to climax each time before seeking his own release, a practice she'd never participated, when she was a goddess who felt nothing.

Kris pursed his lips, wanting to release the curses coiled on his tongue.  He looked her over.  She'd at least worn sturdy shoes, long pants and shirt.  She was in decent shape, slender and toned from Pilates and the gym.

The pope's intervention procured his release, after nearly a year's imprisonment.

These springs are so adjusted that they are not quite able to release the armature.

Two wild male baboons joined these females approximately six weeks post release, and remained with them.

Stay tuned for news on the release of Ransom Notes and we'll be back in October with some brand new baby belles!

There is a feedback loop which tells the body how much bile to release into the system.

The wall shape, being similar to an upturned bucket, promotes improved paste release.

One angler from New Key using red and black buzzer or bloodworm on a catch and release ticket had 12 fish averaging 2 1/2lb.