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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
Because deputies discharged their firearms, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement will lead the investigation.
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Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Once his fever was reduced and lab cultures came back clear, he was discharged with a hefty dose of antibiotics.
—Tyler Freel, Outdoor Life, 4 Mar. 2026
Frasier says that the involvement of a gun doesn’t necessarily mean it was discharged, and in some instances a victim was legally carrying or using the weapon in self-defense.
—Rose Evans
updated March 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
Students at a Queens junior high school narrowly avoided being dosed by pepper-spray after a canister of the nonlethal weapon was accidentally discharged during a fight in the school’s cafeteria Monday, cops said.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
Over the past five years, more than 100 billion gallons of pollutants have been discharged into the Tijuana River, according to the contract.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
The 89-year-old monarch was later discharged from the hospital on February 26.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
He was discharged from the hospital nine days after the accident.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026
Both officers discharged their weapons.
—Chevall Pryce, Baltimore Sun, 25 Feb. 2026
Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Once his fever was reduced and lab cultures came back clear, he was discharged with a hefty dose of antibiotics.
—Tyler Freel, Outdoor Life, 4 Mar. 2026
Frasier says that the involvement of a gun doesn’t necessarily mean it was discharged, and in some instances a victim was legally carrying or using the weapon in self-defense.
—Rose Evans
updated March 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
Students at a Queens junior high school narrowly avoided being dosed by pepper-spray after a canister of the nonlethal weapon was accidentally discharged during a fight in the school’s cafeteria Monday, cops said.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
Over the past five years, more than 100 billion gallons of pollutants have been discharged into the Tijuana River, according to the contract.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
The 89-year-old monarch was later discharged from the hospital on February 26.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
He was discharged from the hospital nine days after the accident.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026
Both officers discharged their weapons.
—Chevall Pryce, Baltimore Sun, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discharged
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The North Atlantic Treaty Organization intercepted a ballistic missile fired from Iran toward Turkey on Monday, the second such incident, raising the risk the military alliance could be drawn more directly into the conflict.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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Christopher Cann Turkey's Defense Ministry said Monday that NATO air defenses shot down a ballistic missile fired from Iran.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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New gun safety measures became law in Michigan two years ago, requiring gun owners to keep unattended weapons unloaded and locked with a locking device or stored in a locked box or container if a minor is present.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The hospital was guarded by Sri Lankan police and naval personnel, as workers unloaded bodies away from view.—
Krishan Francis,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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The annuity is paid out as one immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments, according to the Mega Millions website.—
Tanya Wildt,
Freep.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Department leaders placed the officer involved on paid administrative leave while the shooting is investigated, per department policy.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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Jalloh was later released from that other facility.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Mar. 2026
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Luria added that sentiment might improve for Big Tech if a new AI model is released that particularly impresses people, reigniting faith in the potential for strong returns.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
8 Mar. 2026
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Hearts radiated from her headpiece to her hem, with a single heart placed near her pelvis.—
Anika Burgess,
New Yorker,
7 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Kidman radiated in a double-breasted suit dress with a completely sheer shredded ballgown skirt.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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After the allegations against his son, the official was dismissed from his post, according to a decision published Wednesday in the state government’s official gazette.—
Eléonore Hughes,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Figures in the main opposition Republican People’s Party, known by its Turkish initials CHP, have dismissed the charges as politically motivated.—
Beril Akman,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Jesse Jackson was an ambassador of hope for the oppressed, who met with kings and queens and presidents and dictators and clergy of all the great religions.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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How well has San Jose met your expectations?—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Freedom will also be tested by whether the Yemeni people, who were hijacked by the Houthis, are freed from the shackles of that Iranian proxy.—
Felice Friedson,
New York Daily News,
10 Mar. 2026
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After the slaves were freed and cotton was no longer king, a different sort of richness was pulled from the ground in Walker County.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Discharged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discharged. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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