released
word · lemma: release
Definition
'Released' is the past form and past participle of 'release'. It means someone or something was allowed to go free, or that something like a movie, song, product, or statement was made available to the public.
Usage & Nuances
Very common in news and entertainment. Use 'released from prison' or 'released by the police' for freedom, and 'released a new album/app/report' for making something public. In everyday English, people also say a movie 'was released' in theaters or online.
Example Sentences
The bird was released back into the wild.
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The company released a new phone last week.
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He was released from the hospital this morning.
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The trailer was released online before the movie came out.
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She looked so relieved when the final exam results were released.
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Once the statement was released, everyone started talking about it.
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