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upon released
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "upon released" is not correct in English.
Did you mean "upon release"? You can use "upon release" to indicate something that happens at the moment something is made available or becomes public. Example: "Upon release of the new software, users reported significant improvements in performance."
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2 human-written examples
Upon released the jump height of the system is recorded.
Science
The song was performed in a duet with Dominican singer Milly Quezada for the pop version and with American singer Jenni Rivera for the Regional/Mexican version, and upon released as a single peaked at number 40 in the Billboard Latin Songs and at number 20 in the Latin Pop Songs chart, respectively.
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Similar Expressions
57 human-written examples
"These findings are deeply troubling," Senator Harkin (D-Iowa) said upon releasing the report.
News & Media
Blocking an agreed-upon release of Palestinian prisoners.
News & Media
WHERE did they go immediately upon release?
News & Media
Since then, the city has provided for treatment upon release.
News & Media
Upon release, she will be immediately expelled from Peru.
News & Media
Pull down with the middle finger upon release.
News & Media
Upon release, most return to poor and disenfranchised communities.
News & Media
Upon release from prison, the Vilkins found their lives upended.
News & Media
Upon release, they all returned to relatively mainstream lives.
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Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Always use "upon release" instead of "upon released". The correct phrase uses the noun 'release', not the past participle 'released'.
Common error
Avoid using the past participle 'released' after 'upon'. The preposition 'upon' requires a noun or gerund. Using "upon release" ensures grammatical accuracy.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "upon released" functions as a prepositional phrase, but it's grammatically incorrect. Ludwig AI flags it as incorrect, advising the use of "upon release" instead. The proper function requires a noun, not a past participle.
Frequent in
News & Media
33.3%
Science
33.3%
Wiki
33.3%
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
The phrase "upon released" is grammatically incorrect; the correct form is "upon release". Ludwig AI indicates that the proper construction requires a noun following 'upon', not a past participle. While some instances of "upon released" appear in various sources, they are considered errors. The intended meaning is to denote something occurring immediately after a release. For clarity and accuracy, it's best to use the corrected phrase or alternatives like "immediately after release" or "following its release". Although 'upon' itself lends a neutral to formal tone, ensure that the surrounding grammar is accurate to maintain credibility. Always use "upon release" instead of "upon released".
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
upon release
Corrects the grammatical error by using the noun 'release' instead of the past participle 'released'.
immediately after release
Replaces 'upon' with 'immediately after' for clarity and grammatical correctness.
following its release
Uses a gerund phrase to indicate the sequence of events after the release.
once it was released
Employs a subordinate clause to specify the timing relative to the release.
at the time of release
Substitutes 'upon' with 'at the time of' to provide a more formal alternative.
subsequent to release
Replaces 'upon' with 'subsequent to' for a more formal tone.
after its unveiling
Uses 'unveiling' as a synonym for 'release', focusing on the act of making something public.
post-release
Employs a hyphenated adjective to describe events occurring after the release.
on its debut
Uses 'debut' to emphasize the initial release or introduction.
when it debuted
Replaces 'upon' with 'when' to indicate timing of the event.
FAQs
Is "upon released" grammatically correct?
No, "upon released" is grammatically incorrect. The correct phrase is "upon release". 'Upon' should be followed by a noun.
What does "upon release" mean?
"Upon release" means immediately after something is made available or freed. For example, "Upon release of the new software, users reported improvements."
Can I use "upon being released" instead of "upon released"?
While "upon released" is incorrect, you could use "upon being released", though it's often better to simplify to "upon release" if the meaning is clear. 'Upon being released' emphasizes the action of being freed.
What are some alternatives to "upon release"?
Alternatives include "immediately after release", "following its release", or "at the time of release", depending on the context.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
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Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
80%
Authority and reliability
1.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested