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as in dismissal
the termination of the employment of an employee or a work force often temporarily
she was resentful over what she felt was a wrongful discharge
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as in execution
the doing of an action
aided in the discharge of his duties by a capable assistant
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as in to fire
to cause (a projectile) to be driven forward with force
Robert Goddard was the first to discharge a rocket containing an instrument package
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as in to release
to set free (as from slavery or confinement)
discharged the prisoners upon the signing of the peace treaty
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as in to cast
to throw or give off
the mighty river discharges its waters into the ocean
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as in to sack
to let go from office, service, or employment
15 people were discharged when the embezzling ring was discovered
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Recent Examples of discharge
Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 4 Aug. 2025
The House is also making noise about a potential stock ban, with Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) vowing to file a discharge petition to force a vote on such a prohibition.
—Miriam Waldvogel, The Hill, 30 July 2025
Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 31 July 2025
Perdue’s fire suppression system has accidentally discharged AFFF multiple times, most recently in 2019, though Perdue has since replaced it with a non-PFAS synthetic foam, Getty said.
—Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 31 July 2025
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Noun
Ben Easley, a spokesman with Citizens, allayed any concerns over the discharge by identifying it in an email to IndyStar.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 4 Aug. 2025
The House is also making noise about a potential stock ban, with Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) vowing to file a discharge petition to force a vote on such a prohibition.
—Miriam Waldvogel, The Hill, 30 July 2025
Verb
This time, she was not discharged until several days later.
—Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 31 July 2025
Perdue’s fire suppression system has accidentally discharged AFFF multiple times, most recently in 2019, though Perdue has since replaced it with a non-PFAS synthetic foam, Getty said.
—Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discharge
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This is why the enemies of cancel culture cannot help but compare the firing of Hollywood directors to witch hunts.—
Andrea Long Chu,
Vulture,
5 Aug. 2025
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Amid intensifying scrutiny over deteriorating employment figures, President Trump on Aug. 1 ordered the firing of Erika McEntarfer, the commissioner of the BLS.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
5 Aug. 2025
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And 110 East fit the bill with 250 workspaces and its’ 11th floor event space, according to a news release.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Aug. 2025
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Beer, wine and cocktails from Pollyanna Brewing and other local St. Charles breweries will be sold in addition to food being provided by a variety of vendors, including 4D’s BBQ food truck, Duke’s Northwoods and Kimmer’s Ice Cream, the release said.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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When women stop accepting dismissal, innovation follows.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Bush was placed on mandatory leave pending dismissal, officials said.—
Natalie Demaree,
Miami Herald,
4 Aug. 2025
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The negotiation and execution of the facility was supported by Andrew Melichar, a strategic advisor to Vice Media along with Susan Williams and Ken Deutsch at Paul Hastings and Jonathan Osborn at Western Alliance along with Chris Spicer and Lauren Epstein at Akin Gump.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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With big skills and improved execution, Sullivan is a frontrunner on beam.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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During the scenes, Mr. Mackay — who became an ICE officer after being fired from his job as a South Park Elementary counselor because of a cut in funding from the Department of Education — works under Noem’s watch.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Carano was fired from The Mandalorian after making a series of controversial posts on social media in 2021.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Cornell said 90% of the Kee’s training emphasized gun safety, teaching people how to respond calmly to law enforcement, what types of locks to buy to secure a gun and how to unload a jam safely, which can lead to an explosion if addressed incorrectly.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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But Golden State is in a unique position to acquire another piece for a playoff push or unload some of their favorable contracts for future assets.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
5 Aug. 2025
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Offer paid apprenticeships and fast-track training for entry-level IT roles.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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While Prime members get free same-day grocery delivery for orders over $25, customers without a Prime membership must pay a $12.99 fee (no matter what the order size is).—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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Using his electric superpower, Fester causes an explosion that frees the L.O.I.S. subjects from their cells.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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Fester zaps the whole place, shutting off the power and freeing all the Outcasts from their cages.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Discharge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discharge. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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