Releases

Synonyms for "releases" (22 found)

Ranked by relevance and common usage.

Closest matches (5)

Strong matches (6)

Related words (11)

Choosing the right synonym

  • Closest matches in this entry: announcement, build, discharge, disclose, distribution.
  • Sentence evidence is available for releases, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
  • Ranking signals come from opengloss, derived_reverse.

Synonym selection checklist

  • Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
  • Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
  • Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "releases".
  • Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.

When not to replace "releases"

Keep "releases" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.

If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.

Replacement workflow

1. Preserve meaning

Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "releases" intact in the sentence you are editing.

2. Tune tone

Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.

3. Re-read context

Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.

Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.

Final fit check

After choosing a replacement for "releases", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.

If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "releases" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.

Related word relations

OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.

5 relation types

More general

16 entries

More specific

19 entries
beta releasedisclaimeremergency releasefurloughgas emissionhostage releaseodor emissionofficial bulletinparolepress releasepublic releasepublic statementrelease candidaterenunciationresearch articlesmoke emission

Showing 16 of 19 words.

Collocations

9 entries
data releasepress releaseproduct releasepublic releaserelease cyclerelease daterelease notesrelease schedulesoftware release

Inflections

2 entries

Derivations

8 entries

Sample sentences

10 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

You shouldn't sleep with a coal stove on because it releases a very toxic gas called carbon monoxide. Sleeping with a coal stove running may result in death.

Source: tatoeba (585662)

I am an enchanted Princess, and my father has promised that the man who releases me from the spell shall have the third of his kingdom while he is alive, and the whole of it after he is dead, and marry me as well.

Source: tatoeba (4869649)

Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Facebook for updates and info on new releases.

Source: tatoeba (5047477)

He seems to be trying to plumb new depths of vulgarity with each profanity-laced album he releases.

Source: tatoeba (6219808)

Showing 4 of 10 available sentences.

Common questions

What are the closest synonyms for "releases"?

Closest matches include announcement, build, discharge, disclose, distribution.

How should I check whether a synonym fits "releases"?

Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.

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