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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
Ken Katz, Sourcing Journal, 5 May 2025
The Clean Water Act also contains anti-backsliding provisions that prevent new discharge permits from allowing more pollution than previous permits did.
—Stan Meiburg, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2025
Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 1 May 2025
In October, the downsized unit - about 300 members had been discharged by then - was sent to Paris to continue the work.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 29 Apr. 2025
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Noun
In December 2024, Vietnamese regulations came into effect requiring industrial facilities classified as high water-flow—including textile facilities that meet discharge thresholds—to install costly systems for automatic, continuous wastewater monitoring.
—Ken Katz, Sourcing Journal, 5 May 2025
The Clean Water Act also contains anti-backsliding provisions that prevent new discharge permits from allowing more pollution than previous permits did.
—Stan Meiburg, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2025
Verb
Hutchins died after a prop gun being wielded by Baldwin discharged a live round on Oct. 21, 2021.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 1 May 2025
In October, the downsized unit - about 300 members had been discharged by then - was sent to Paris to continue the work.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discharge
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To say that the firing of Dr. Hayden — executed with the Trumpian flair for erasure — was merely political is to miss the deeper insult.—
Jack Hill,
Baltimore Sun,
17 May 2025
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If the people who are protesting the firing don’t like our government, desiring its overthrow and institution of socialism, they are encouraged to change their hearts and remain here or welcome to leave and find a nation governed to their liking.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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Wednesday’s vote took longer than most experts had predicted, as the first release of smoke took an hour longer than the first black smoke in 2013 during the conclave that elected Pope Francis.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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This looked like a man who has spent the season under pressure, worrying, his team not up to its usual standards, and all of that poured out in one moment of emotional release (top picture).—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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The dismissal of acting director Cameron Hamilton on May 8 adds to ongoing layoffs, budget cuts, grant cancellations and leadership changes at FEMA, and officials now say the agency could run out of money as soon as July.—
Hayley Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
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Neither corporate trade groups like the MPA or RIAA nor other guilds, including SAG-AFTRA and the WGA, have yet to weigh in on the dismissal.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2025
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Death by a firing squad is an option in Idaho, although the state hasn’t carried out an execution since 2012.—
Jorge L. Ortiz,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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The country last carried out executions in July 2016, including executing three foreign citizens, according to the outlet.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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In the collider, lead ions are fired at each other at nearly the speed of light, either hitting one another or passing close to others.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Trump also fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden, who appointed Perlmutter.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
16 May 2025
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With both fighters looking a bit tired, Rodriguez unloaded a combination that put Ponzinibbio on the canvas.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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The Canadiens did unload in Game 3, scoring six and picking up a 6-3 victory.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Johnson Johnson County homeowners paid a median $4,221 in residential property taxes in 2023, marking the highest median dollar amount paid among both Kansas and Missouri counties for that year.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
9 May 2025
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Patients using these applications often pay a subscription fee, which insurance may partly cover, for regular sessions and contact with therapists.—
Phillip Reese,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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Wirtz’s potency in the final third would attract attention and could free up Pep Guardiola’s talented front line.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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The men were freed after prosecutors agreed to vacate their convictions in 2014.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
16 May 2025
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“Discharge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discharge. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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