releases

NOUN

delivery; dispensation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clemency discharge

STRONG

absolution acquittal acquittance charge commute deliverance emancipation exemption exoneration floater freedom freeing liberation liberty lifeboat lifesaver manumission relief spring turnout walkout

WEAK

let-off

Antonyms

STRONG

imprisonment incarceration restraint

WEAK

check collection gathering hold

NOUN

publication

Synonyms

STRONGEST

announcement issue leak

STRONG

flash handout news notice offering proclamation propaganda publicity story

Antonyms

STRONG

secret truth

WEAK

check collection gathering hold

VERB

let go, let out

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clear deliver discharge drop free issue leak surrender

STRONG

absolve acquit commute disengage dispense emancipate exculpate excuse exempt exonerate extricate liberate loose loosen manumit spring unbind unchain undo unfasten unleash unloose untie vent yield

WEAK

bail out cast loose give off give out go easy on let off let off steam let up on open up set at large set free set loose take out turn loose turn out unfetter unshackle wipe slate clean

Antonyms

STRONGEST

confine detain hold imprison keep limit restrain retain suppress

STRONG

bind blame charge condemn convict fasten incarcerate incriminate prevent sentence

WEAK

collect gather maintain

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Pending a change in regulation, this will be the end of the line for releases from the reserve, which is required by statute to maintain a minimum inventory of about 250 million barrels of oil.

From Salon ● Jul. 23, 2026

As the deadline for releases approaches, Andy Burnham has reignited a row over the legislation after he said he would review the plans.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

“The large strategic stock releases earlier in the conflict have meaningfully depleted the buffer available for any future disruption,” said Mick Strautmann, a market analyst at ship tracker Vortexa.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026

Alternatively, the acidic water can flow out to the ocean where its reaction with seawater likewise releases carbon dioxide.

From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026

Connor seems to sense it; he releases me and steps back.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day