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as in fired
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 unloaded
to empty or rid of cargo
docks for discharging containerships
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as in paid
to give what is owed for
discharge a debt in full
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as in released
to set free (as from slavery or confinement)
discharged the prisoners upon the signing of the peace treaty
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as in radiated
to throw or give off
the mighty river discharges its waters into the ocean
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as in dismissed
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 discharged
Ryan’s attorney says the weapon inadvertently discharged during the scuffle.
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Mark Morales, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
During this encounter, two officers discharged their service weapons.
—Mark Price
may 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
All-America running back Ahmad Hardy has been discharged from a Mississippi hospital after a shooting over the weekend, and the Missouri standout is returning to Columbia to begin the recovery effort in the hope of playing this season.
—Dave Skretta, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Cantrell was ultimately prescribed an antibiotic to take for seven days and was discharged.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 12 May 2026
Joel Tenenbaum, the defendant, filed for bankruptcy in 2015 and was able to get the debt discharged.
—ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
That’s how many diapers some families in California will soon receive when they’re discharged from the hospitals after birth, according to a Friday announcement from Governor Gavin Newsom.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 11 May 2026
The analytics group says that most Middle East cargoes loaded before the war have now been discharged, meaning the inventory drawdown will accelerate and local refining will slow.
—Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 10 May 2026
My lab results returned to normal, and I was discharged three days later.
—Tina Sturdevant, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Mark Morales, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
During this encounter, two officers discharged their service weapons.
—Mark Price
may 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
All-America running back Ahmad Hardy has been discharged from a Mississippi hospital after a shooting over the weekend, and the Missouri standout is returning to Columbia to begin the recovery effort in the hope of playing this season.
—Dave Skretta, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Cantrell was ultimately prescribed an antibiotic to take for seven days and was discharged.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 12 May 2026
Joel Tenenbaum, the defendant, filed for bankruptcy in 2015 and was able to get the debt discharged.
—ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
That’s how many diapers some families in California will soon receive when they’re discharged from the hospitals after birth, according to a Friday announcement from Governor Gavin Newsom.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 11 May 2026
The analytics group says that most Middle East cargoes loaded before the war have now been discharged, meaning the inventory drawdown will accelerate and local refining will slow.
—Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 10 May 2026
My lab results returned to normal, and I was discharged three days later.
—Tina Sturdevant, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discharged
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Trump nominates Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA, a surprising comeback after the former Navy SEAL was fired last May for defending the agency’s existence amid calls to dismantle it.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Trooper Brett Cook also fired one round at Williams, Prescott wrote.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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The New Corolla, an oil tanker that traveled through the Strait of Hormuz before heading to California, recently unloaded its cargo in Long Beach.—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
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Nicole TungA Burmese dockworker sorting different fish species after a catch from a Thai vessel was unloaded in Ranong, Thailand, in January 2025.—
Jay Ganglani,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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After the closure was announced, every single late-night-show host paid their respects to an accidental muse of Americana.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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The state paid $13 million in cash for Waterbury and assumed $22 million in liabilities.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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The ages of the victims and the origin of the train were not immediately released.—
Joe Kottke,
NBC news,
11 May 2026
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The couple was released three days later, but the children have remained in state custody ever since.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Pain that radiated from your wrist into your thumb or forearm.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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While fellow first-round pick Malachi Lawrence will mostly be contained to an outside linebacker role, the versatility theme radiated into day two when the Cowboys took Michigan linebacker Jaishawn Barham in the third round over a group of other talented defenders.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
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And that’s partly why Weltman dismissed coach Jamahl Mosley the day after the Magic were eliminated and also discussed Orlando’s roster needs — which, in his eyes, include more shooting and veteran help.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 May 2026
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Adams dismissed this notion out of hand, with no small amount of hostility.—
New York Daily News,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
Verb
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What are the expectations, and can those expectations be met right away?—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Roycemore Board member Kevin Foote told parents on the Wednesday call, according to the transcript, that the unidentified donor has committed to providing funding through the school’s graduation in June, but beyond that, certain criteria must be met.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Later that month she was freed.—
Jade le Deley,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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While his son and his friend continued their daylong wait for him just outside, the refugee was freed, only to be detained and taken to a Homeland Security facility.—
Dan Barry,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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