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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
According to a statement from Oak Park officials, approximately 70 patients were working with hospital officials Wednesday to assess whether they will be discharged or transferred to other healthcare facilities.
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Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
She was honorably discharged from the Army in 2014, then obtained her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from John Jay College in New York in 2017, records show.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
The officer was airlifted to the hospital and has since been discharged, police said Tuesday.
—CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
If so, the doctor must file paperwork within 24 hours of the patient requesting to be discharged.
—Eva Wen, jsonline.com, 24 Mar. 2026
The officers discharged their firearms to stop the attacks, according to the release.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Mar. 2026
Jin, the group's oldest member, began his service in December 2022 and was discharged in 2024.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
Suga was the final member to be discharged in June 2025, clearing the way for the boys to get back in the studio as a septet.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2026
In that case, pepper spray was discharged on a bus carrying students from Vincent Farm Elementary School, according to Baltimore County Police.
—Brian Carlton, Baltimore Sun, 18 Mar. 2026
Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
She was honorably discharged from the Army in 2014, then obtained her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from John Jay College in New York in 2017, records show.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
The officer was airlifted to the hospital and has since been discharged, police said Tuesday.
—CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
If so, the doctor must file paperwork within 24 hours of the patient requesting to be discharged.
—Eva Wen, jsonline.com, 24 Mar. 2026
The officers discharged their firearms to stop the attacks, according to the release.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Mar. 2026
Jin, the group's oldest member, began his service in December 2022 and was discharged in 2024.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
Suga was the final member to be discharged in June 2025, clearing the way for the boys to get back in the studio as a septet.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2026
In that case, pepper spray was discharged on a bus carrying students from Vincent Farm Elementary School, according to Baltimore County Police.
—Brian Carlton, Baltimore Sun, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discharged
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Once North Carolina fired Hubert Davis after five seasons, Billy Donovan immediately rose to the top of the list of favorites to become the next head coach of the storied program.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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One of the reasons American troops would be vulnerable on Kharg Island is its close proximity to the Iranian mainland, from which missiles, drones and artillery could be fired.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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These aircraft would have unloaded US troops near the compound to capture the president.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
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The National Guard unloaded the documents from the plane and into a van headed to the Atlanta History Museum.—
Leondra Head,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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The authority would be allowed to appoint an executive director, who would serve at the pleasure of the board and receive a salary paid out of the Chiefs’ annual rent payments.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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The latest Fubo lineup deals come as the teams behind RSNs continue to eye streaming platform options as the traditional pay TV bundle — where RSNs were bundled into basic cable packages and subscribers paid for the channel — continues to decline amid cord-cutting.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
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Estimates broken down by city are expected to be released in May.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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Details on what led to the crash or the extent of Schwabe’s injuries have not been released.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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In the Project Hail Mary universe, all life in our solar system’s sector of the Milky Way comes from an ancient ancestor of Astrophage that long ago radiated out from Tau Ceti, Weir says.—
Emma Gometz,
Scientific American,
20 Mar. 2026
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Those words — simple, dignified, and private — feel fitting for a man whose on-screen persona radiated quiet strength and unwavering principle.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Mar. 2026
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In February, the judge overseeing the case dismissed several claims against the bank, but let stand two others.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Far too often, symptoms such as fatigue, swelling, shortness of breath and nerve pain are misdiagnosed or dismissed.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Nooshin Meshkaty, an Iranian American businessperson, said even though the government has tried to limit people for 47 years, it has always been met with resistance.—
Laurie Perez,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Heading into the season, however, the gamble was paying off — news of her casting was met with fan excitement and a preview of the season that aired after the Oscars drew more than 5 million viewers.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
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Valencia was freed on March 23 and given his property, cellphone and food, according to Wenrick.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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He was freed from court oversight in 20222.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Discharged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discharged. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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