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releasing
Releasing (noun) means the act of setting something free or making it available. Example: “The releasing of the new album was delayed until the autumn.”
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The act of setting something free or making it available.
"The releasing of the new album was delayed until the autumn."
"The releasing of the rescued birds back into the wild took only a minute."
"The releasing of the prisoners was broadcast live."
How to use releasing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of releasing something.
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Rhymes for releasing
casing
basing
easing
teasing
leasing
chasing
pleasing
phrasing
greasing
increasing
decreasing
purchasing
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Frequently asked questions
What does “releasing” mean?
The word “releasing” means the act of setting something free or making it available. In plain terms, the act of releasing something.
How do you use “releasing” in a sentence?
Here is “releasing” used in a sentence: “The releasing of the prisoners was broadcast live.”
What part of speech is “releasing”?
“Releasing” is a noun.
Is “releasing” a common word?
“Releasing” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between releasing and freeing?
Both describe setting something loose, but releasing is broader and includes making something available, such as releasing a film or a report. Freeing focuses specifically on removing restraint or captivity, so releasing covers more situations.
When should you use releasing instead of release?
Use releasing when you need the ongoing or in-progress form, as in they are releasing the new update today. Use release for the base action or the noun, as in the release of the update, so releasing describes the act as it happens.
What is the difference between releasing and issuing?
Releasing is the act of setting something free or making it available, and can apply to people, objects, or information. Issuing is narrower and usually applies to official items such as documents, statements, or currency being formally given out.
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