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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
Unlike conventional approaches, the system can reportedly process batteries that have not been fully deep-discharged while improving the recovery of critical raw materials.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
On May 1, Katya shared an update indicating she had been discharged from a hospital.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 6 May 2026
The statement noted that two others, a student and adult, who had been injured in the incident had been discharged from area hospitals.
—ABC News, 5 May 2026
Rashid Walker, 26, is charged with a violation of the Uniform Firearms Act after a gun in his pocket discharged during a traffic stop, injuring an officer, police said.
—Laura Fay, CBS News, 5 May 2026
During the incident, two agents discharged their firearms at Mendoza Hernandez, the complaint said.
—Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
After the vehicle was stopped on I-88 near Keslinger, both the driver and a Warrenville police officer reportedly discharged their firearms, the release said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
The patient usually stays overnight for monitoring before being discharged.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
On May 1, Katya shared an update indicating she had been discharged from a hospital.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 6 May 2026
The statement noted that two others, a student and adult, who had been injured in the incident had been discharged from area hospitals.
—ABC News, 5 May 2026
Rashid Walker, 26, is charged with a violation of the Uniform Firearms Act after a gun in his pocket discharged during a traffic stop, injuring an officer, police said.
—Laura Fay, CBS News, 5 May 2026
During the incident, two agents discharged their firearms at Mendoza Hernandez, the complaint said.
—Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
After the vehicle was stopped on I-88 near Keslinger, both the driver and a Warrenville police officer reportedly discharged their firearms, the release said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
The patient usually stays overnight for monitoring before being discharged.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 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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Tuesday’s hearing came as The New Corolla, the last oil tanker to come through the Strait and sail to California since the war began, unloaded its cargo in Long Beach.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
6 May 2026
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Filipino fishermen returning from about a month at sea unloaded catches of yellowfin tuna, bigeye tuna and blue marlin last May at the General Santos fish port, which is known as the Philippines’ tuna capital.—
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
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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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That’s freed up the large teams once dedicated to data entry and cleaning, many of whom have been redeployed onto building internal evaluations.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The girl reportedly freed herself and knocked on a nearby neighbor's door, where she was brought inside to safety.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Discharged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discharged. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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