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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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2
as in unloaded
to empty or rid of cargo
docks for discharging containerships
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3
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
Their flagship release will be Miami Nights, an action thriller that follows two war heroes who are discharged without honor after saving a famed American journalist overseas.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
One smoke inhalation patient at Henry Ford Genesys was still intubated Monday while two had been discharged, Danic said.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Danic said one of the patients suffering from smoke inhalation still is receiving treatment, while two others were discharged.
—Dave Boucher, Freep.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Danielson said Mickey had multiple skeletal, muscular and brain scans and testing done on him once arriving at the hospital before being discharged the same night.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 29 Sep. 2025
University Hospital confirmed to News 4 that a 59-year-old woman was in serious condition after the incident, and a 22-year-old woman was discharged.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
Davidson said Cline had surgery to repair her jaw which was broken in three places and was discharged from the hospital a couple of days ago and is recovering at her home in Kentucky.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025
The child had minor injuries but was taken to a hospital and later discharged.
—Michelle Cruz, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
He was then transported to a local hospital as a precaution, but was discharged the same day after being monitored.
—Michaela Zee, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
One smoke inhalation patient at Henry Ford Genesys was still intubated Monday while two had been discharged, Danic said.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Danic said one of the patients suffering from smoke inhalation still is receiving treatment, while two others were discharged.
—Dave Boucher, Freep.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Danielson said Mickey had multiple skeletal, muscular and brain scans and testing done on him once arriving at the hospital before being discharged the same night.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 29 Sep. 2025
University Hospital confirmed to News 4 that a 59-year-old woman was in serious condition after the incident, and a 22-year-old woman was discharged.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
Davidson said Cline had surgery to repair her jaw which was broken in three places and was discharged from the hospital a couple of days ago and is recovering at her home in Kentucky.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025
The child had minor injuries but was taken to a hospital and later discharged.
—Michelle Cruz, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
He was then transported to a local hospital as a precaution, but was discharged the same day after being monitored.
—Michaela Zee, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discharged
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After five seasons in New York, Tom Thibodeau was fired by the Knicks at the start of the summer.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The device sounded terrifying – an apparently new, nuclear capable IRBM, fired with multiple conventional warheads, that the Kremlin boasted could rip through European defenses.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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For indoor storage, guns should be kept unloaded and locked in appropriate safes or lockboxes for handguns, with ammunition in a separate safe, the AAP recommends.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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Coast Guard members unloaded bales of cocaine from the cutter Midgett at the Marine Terminal in Barrio Logan on Thursday.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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Recipients born between the 11th and 20th are paid on the third Wednesday, and those born after the 20th of the month get payments on the fourth Wednesday, according to the SSA payment calendar.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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If there is a shutdown, federal workers will not be paid, and federal buildings will close as Congress works to pass a deal to reopen the shuttered government.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Sep. 2025
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Everyone was safe after the incident, according to a statement released by the organizers.—
Rajeev Tyagi,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Poll Signals Voter Blame for Government Shutdown A poll released a few hours before the government shutdown came into effect gave insight into how voters may apportion the blame.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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For more than four years, Lynn Milam's life was bound by the pain that radiated from her swollen joints.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
22 Sep. 2025
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Even then, its influence radiated outward, shaping architecture, furniture, urban planning, and design around the world.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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That it'll either get dismissed by a judge, there'll be a hung jury, there'll be an acquittal.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
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While independent reviews have dismissed claims of FBI orchestration, Patel’s criticism of Wray keeps pressure on the bureau, and his contradictory comments to Trump's regarding January 6 highlight divisions within the Republican Party over how to interpret the events at the Capitol.—
Emma Marsden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, but the external power supply was not restored.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Sep. 2025
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Europe’s collective, from captain on down, has inarguably met the moment in New York so far.—
Justin Ray,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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Its stupidity was entertaining, but its stupidity also freed me from having to think about it.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
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And both players seemed freed by a rotational tweak that saw the Broncos largely alternate the backs by series instead of searching for the perfect run looks for each player.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Discharged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discharged. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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