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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
And all 50 states require a hearing screening of newborns before child and mother are discharged from the facility.
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Jennifer E. Mabry, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
He was then discharged and released on bail.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Over the next several weeks, the babies were discharged separately from the hospital — Sienna after 21 days, Lily after 24 days and Rose after 30 days — and all of them are now with their parents at home.
—David Chiu, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The new study only followed participants until six months after they were discharged from the hospital.
—Andrew Chapman, Scientific American, 31 Aug. 2025
Since the initial petition for a union vote in January, workers have filed at least five unfair labor practice charges against BlueOval SK claiming the company interrogated, surveilled and discharged workers unfairly.
—Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 29 Aug. 2025
The paperwork further asserted that no hazardous materials would be stored or discharged from the warehouse, avoiding requirements for specialized infrastructure and a hazardous materials plan.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
She was discharged from a hospital after a week-and-a-half stay, while Kash was released on July 21.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
Four have been discharged, the hospital said in a press release.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 29 Aug. 2025
Jennifer E. Mabry, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
He was then discharged and released on bail.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Over the next several weeks, the babies were discharged separately from the hospital — Sienna after 21 days, Lily after 24 days and Rose after 30 days — and all of them are now with their parents at home.
—David Chiu, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The new study only followed participants until six months after they were discharged from the hospital.
—Andrew Chapman, Scientific American, 31 Aug. 2025
Since the initial petition for a union vote in January, workers have filed at least five unfair labor practice charges against BlueOval SK claiming the company interrogated, surveilled and discharged workers unfairly.
—Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 29 Aug. 2025
The paperwork further asserted that no hazardous materials would be stored or discharged from the warehouse, avoiding requirements for specialized infrastructure and a hazardous materials plan.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
She was discharged from a hospital after a week-and-a-half stay, while Kash was released on July 21.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
Four have been discharged, the hospital said in a press release.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discharged
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The drones and missiles fired at Ukraine caused Poland to deploy fighter jets to ensure the country’s airspace was protected, according to multiple reports.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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When officers arrived, shots were still being fired, Cunningham said.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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On a recent morning, sweaty workers unloaded cargo boats by hand, carrying crates of beer, sacks of rice, and bags of flour on their shoulders 100 yards up the muddy riverbank to trucks waiting on the wharf.—
John Otis,
NPR,
7 Sep. 2025
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Early on, Paul unloaded on Cena with some punches to the gut in the corner.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Busta also paid tribute to the late MTV VJ Ananda Lewis, who died in June at 52 years old after first being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020.—
Stacy Lambe,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The trade has paid immediate dividends for Boston.—
Jim Bowden,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Many of the episodes released so far have addressed Chase's sobriety struggles, as well as Harvey's favoritism of him over his other grandchildren.—
Dory Jackson,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Then, the Oversight Committee later released 33,000 files on Epstein, just hours after the discharge petition opened.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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Everyone on stage radiated good vibes and, in the case of Ja Rule and Nelly, performed their hits one after the other, giving it the feel of a particularly jumping DJ set.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
31 Aug. 2025
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Her charisma radiated throughout the night, keeping the audience engaged not just with her music but with her magnetic personality.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Spurs have, for now, dismissed takeover talk.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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His previous criminal history includes two violations of an abuse prevention order and a charge of destruction of property, all of which have been dismissed.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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Hopes were raised for a rapprochement between Harry and his father in July when aides of Harry and the King met for the first time in London.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Garcia’s signing was met with total consensus across the club, and Flick was one of the biggest advocates for Rashford’s move to Barca.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Jones remained on Ohio's death row for decades, exhausting most of his appeals, until Hamilton County Common Pleas Judge Wende Cross overturned his murder conviction, freed him from prison and granted him a new trial two years ago.—
Dan Horn,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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Though most had been freed, Heraty and another employee remained in captivity not far from where the operation was taking place.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Discharged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discharged. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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