Need
Need noun - Something one must do because of prior agreement.
Usage example: no need to apologize
Release
Release noun - A freeing from an obligation or responsibility.
How words are described
| old | old need | old release |
| physical | physical need | physical release |
| special | special need | special release |
| specific | specific need | specific release |
| Other adjectives: original, legitimate, single, actual, new, general, possible, limited, last, different. | ||
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- LEGO has a strict policy concerning the release and pictures of their new products because rival brands like Mega Blocks need less time and could have rival products on their shelves earlier than LEGOs release.
Source: Spoil At Your Own Risk - In times of dire need, the headmaster is willing to release her curse temporarily for a good Deus ex Machina.
Source: Power Limiter -
So, in real life, there probably would be no need of any kind for the Underwoods to travel to Russia to negotiate Corrigan's release.
Source: Series / House of Cards (US)
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