Word Finder - releases

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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.

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To lease again; to grant a new lease of; to let back.

Anyone who uses your premises, and who disturbs asbestos that has deteriorated or been damaged and releases fibers, can be at risk.

She fumbled with the straps on her harness and pushed the releases.

The current then passes through the coils of an electromagnet, which releases the printing mechanism.

He then ascends to the surface, carries down a bubble of air and releases it inside the mouth of the silk-thimble, thus replacing a certain amount of water.

So, look out for lots of well-crafted leaflets, press releases and other bumf.

The Key of Truth regards the water as a washing of the body, and sees in the rite no opus operatum, but an essentially spiritual rite in which "the king releases certain rulers a from the prison of sin, the Son calls them to himself and comforts them with great words, and the Holy Spirit of the king forthwith comes and crowns them, and dwells in them for ever."

When closed by the load the width is sufficient to allow it to enter a funnel-shaped guide on a cross-bar of the frame some distance above the bank level, but on reaching the narrower portion of the guide at the top the plates are forced apart which releases the ropes and brings the lugs into contact with the top of the cross-bar which secures the cage from falling.

Original releases came exclusively packaged in a highly distinctive, minimalist package to improve on the aesthetic.

The junction shown in figure 1 is of a nerve that releases acetylcholine.

Variety will issue press releases and photographs announcing the alliance between the charity and your organization to relevant trade and consumer publications.

Despite new releases from Oasis and Foo Fighters, Coldplay ' s ' X&Y ' is the most hotly anticipated release of 2005.

A deadly assassin, who wants to murder a prosecution witness on a plane, releases a whole crate full of vicious snakes!

It is capable of repelling bacteria and other microbes, releases a biocide and can also remove the organism on contact.

A species of human botfly found in Central and South America attaches its eggs to a bloodsucking mosquito that it captures and then releases.

Do you pack your press releases or publicity with verbose journalese, business buzzwords, and jargon?

But the industry has the potential for accidental radiation releases and produces radioactive byproducts that require safe storage for decades.

Plowing releases this carbon, more " natural ", " organic " methods help the build-up of soil carbon.

Diabetes mellitus Nicotine releases catecholamines which can affect carbohydrate metabolism.

The News section provides full text access to press releases, departmental circulars and DOE fact sheets and publications.

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Thanks to quick releases and a user friendly press-button system it is possible to mount the crane in less than 10 minutes.

The majority of press releases go straight into the bin, or simply get lost among the daily deluge of press materials.

And what about future releases, you've had a few demos out so far so can we expect an album or an EP?

When you are attracted to someone your brain releases the drug dopamine giving the same reaction that taking cocaine or speed would create.

Some flood drawdown releases were made from reservoirs but overall stocks are still close to capacity.

Track & Field releases are available from your local quality record emporium through Cargo Distribution.

Pain releases endorphins in the brain which cause a rush or a high.

Laughter releases endorphins, the chemical in our brains that gives us the ' feel good factor ' .

Doing exercise releases the chemicals endorphins and seratonin, which improve your mood and make you more able to cope with pain.

Like promoting my latest DVD releases, say for example, the rather excellent Doc Martin.

The only decimal separator known to javascript (new releases possibly excepted) is the decimal point, " .

When he makes a hasty exit, the chief releases his pet polymorph to hunt the Dwarfers down.

Scientists at the University of Ulster have found that unaccustomed, aerobic exercise releases dangerous free radicals.

The studios are increasingly providing behind-the-scenes glimpses at the making of new releases.

However it could be argued these trainers were telling half-truths, just like the airline itself does in its press releases.

Other evening activities include viewing the latest releases at the cinema or evening snowshoe hikes.

But sometimes the body releases too much histamine and this produces the allergic reaction.

Burning also releases soot, nitrogen oxides and non-methane hydrocarbons among other harmful compounds.

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Starflyer59 " I Win " / / News of shiny new Starflyer releases always brings jubilation to Jon Hicks world.

We've completely and utterly knackered our myspace page in readiness for our new releases.

From Beck to Tom Waits, we've heard plenty of exciting new releases for discerning music lovers.

Documents available here include WHO press releases, fact sheets, pandemic preparedness plans, diagnostic manuals, and links to relevant Web resources.

There will not be a printed manual for the initial releases of PIMS.

Press releases of the time relate to Edwin winning over 80 gold, silver or bronze medals.

It releases the hormone melatonin which acts on the ovaries to inhibit the estrus cycle.

In terms of audio there is little difference, both releases having only mono English audio.

An overview of West Nile Virus is provided and additional resources include news releases, articles, and surveillance data.