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releasing

NOUN

acquittal

Synonyms

STRONG

absolution amnesty clearance deliverance discharge dismissal exculpation exemption exoneration freeing liberation pardon release reprieve vindication

WEAK

acquitting discharging dismissing letting off relief from

Antonyms

STRONG

employment hiring hold retention

WEAK

blame censure conviction denunciation doom sentence

NOUN

freeing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

loosening

STRONG

clearing deliverance delivery discharging disentangling extrication liberation loosing manumission pardoning reprieve rescuing restoration salvation saving unbinding unchaining unlocking untying

WEAK

granting freedom setting free unfettering

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Why Google plans on releasing mosquitoes by the millions.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

In 2018, the company conducted a large-scale trial in Fresno County, releasing 14.4 million Wolbachia-infected males in three neighborhoods.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Southern Command marked the occasion by releasing footage of the strike in color for the first time.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

When Abiy first assumed office, he was hailed as a champion of democracy and press freedom after releasing hundreds of politicians and journalists from prison.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Colin faded away slowly, like Ophie’s daddy had on that long-ago morning, and before she knew it she was crying, releasing the tears she’d held back for what felt like years.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland

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