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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
In their statement to EW, police said several onlookers got involved and held LaBeouf down until officers arrived on the scene, at which point the actor was transported to a hospital and, upon being discharged, was arrested.
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Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Feb. 2026
The legislation was advanced after an Indian River County Sheriff’s Office corporal in July was shot in the leg when his service pistol, a Sig Sauer P320, discharged while still in its holster.
—News Service Of Florida, Sun Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
The investigation indicates that the SUV pulled alongside the sedan and multiple shots were fired from the SUV, and that the driver of the sedan also discharged a firearm before both vehicles fled, police said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Normal hospital operations are expected to resume once Rayne is discharged from the facility.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Feb. 2026
Jackson was hospitalized in November 2025 for observation of his PSP and was later discharged.
—Diana Leyva, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 17 Feb. 2026
Jackson was hospitalized in November Jackson was hospitalized in November 2025 for observation of his PSP and was later discharged.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
After a successful skin graft, I was discharged in a week.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
After being discharged, Santos-Griswold couldn’t lift her arms to wash her hair, so Stoddard did it for her.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Feb. 2026
The legislation was advanced after an Indian River County Sheriff’s Office corporal in July was shot in the leg when his service pistol, a Sig Sauer P320, discharged while still in its holster.
—News Service Of Florida, Sun Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
The investigation indicates that the SUV pulled alongside the sedan and multiple shots were fired from the SUV, and that the driver of the sedan also discharged a firearm before both vehicles fled, police said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Normal hospital operations are expected to resume once Rayne is discharged from the facility.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Feb. 2026
Jackson was hospitalized in November 2025 for observation of his PSP and was later discharged.
—Diana Leyva, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 17 Feb. 2026
Jackson was hospitalized in November Jackson was hospitalized in November 2025 for observation of his PSP and was later discharged.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
After a successful skin graft, I was discharged in a week.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
After being discharged, Santos-Griswold couldn’t lift her arms to wash her hair, so Stoddard did it for her.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discharged
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Police said one of the males in the fight brandished a handgun and fired gunshots at others.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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In the footage, aired by CNN affiliate WJAR, players from both teams are seen taking cover as at least a dozen shots are fired, with players and coaches rushing for the gates leading out of the rink’s benches.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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The trucks have been packed, shipped east or west and unloaded.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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Officer secured the firearm, which was later determined to be unloaded, police said.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
18 Feb. 2026
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Although he did not get paid time and a half for playing 27 holes instead of the normal 18, a healthy check will come his way Sunday afternoon if Penge can hold his position.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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The ad is the first produced and paid for by Stratton’s own campaign, though her candidacy has been bolstered by millions of dollars in ads from an allied political action committee largely funded by Pritzker, the billionaire heir to the Hyatt Hotels fortune.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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The researchers created the virtual animals and released them into a synthetic world, giving them tasks on how to navigate, avoid obstacles and find food.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Minnesota is currently the only team among the top seven of the Big Ten not to be nationally ranked, though that situation may change when Monday’s latest Associated Press poll is released — the Gophers fell two votes shy in last week’s Top 25 polling.—
Staff Report,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2026
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Even with my limited knowledge, the mountain radiated a kind of gravity, as though the desert itself were remembering.—
Josh Jackson,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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A feeling of relief radiated throughout the Golden State Warriors organization late Wednesday night with the news of Jonathan Kuminga’s trade to the Atlanta Hawks for Kristaps Porzingis.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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The additional charges were dismissed.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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Obama dismissed those rumors, joking that if aliens existed and were being concealed, even the president was not in on it.—
Adisa Hargett-Robinson,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Feb. 2026
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If these issues can be addressed/met, then this new battery could have some legs.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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Alongside peace talks conducted over the past year, the head of Russia’s state fund has frequently met with Witkoff to discuss massive economic deals including the acquisition of Russian energy assets and rare-earth mines, in exchange for bringing Russia sanctions relief.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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Many providers appreciate being freed from taking notes while talking to patients, but emerging evidence suggests the efficiency gains may be modest.—
Hilke Schellmann,
Scientific American,
17 Feb. 2026
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They were later freed by passersby and Caltrans workers.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Discharged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discharged. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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