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Synonyms for release

Two senses of release live in the word bank, and they take different synonyms. The sentence under each one is what tells them apart.

Tier 1, Foothills · 2 senses · verb · Reason line included

Sense 1 of 2verbTier 1, FoothillsChange

make (assets) available

Release the holdings in the dictator's bank account.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

free

Same sentence, swapped: Free the holdings in the dictator's bank account.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for release as it is used in the sentence above.

issue
turn
block

Sense 2 of 2verbTier 4, High CampThe body

generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids

Release a hormone into the blood stream.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

secrete

Same sentence, swapped: Secrete a hormone into the blood stream.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for release as it is used in the sentence above.

issue
loose
gum

Read nextThe whole library →

Closest first: other change words at Foothills, then the same tier across the rest of the library.

silenceverb, nounstillcause to be quiet or not talkFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line staradjective, verbleadingindicating the most important performer or roleFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line startnoun, verbjumpa sudden involuntary movementFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line stayverbstickbe in a certain place and not leaveFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line partitionverbzoneseparate or apportion into sectionsRidgeline perennialadjectiverepeatedrecurring again and againHigh Camp perfectverbhonemake perfect or completeRidgelineHas a reason line simplyadverbonlyand nothing moreFoothills2 senses

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