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as in firings
a directed propelling of a missile by a firearm or artillery piece
the thunderous discharge of the cannons
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as in releases
a freeing from an obligation or responsibility
a full discharge from responsibility for the accident
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as in dismissals
the termination of the employment of an employee or a work force often temporarily
she was resentful over what she felt was a wrongful discharge
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as in executions
the doing of an action
aided in the discharge of his duties by a capable assistant
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as in fires
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 unloads
to empty or rid of cargo
docks for discharging containerships
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as in pays
to give what is owed for
discharge a debt in full
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as in frees
to set free (as from slavery or confinement)
discharged the prisoners upon the signing of the peace treaty
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as in casts
to throw or give off
the mighty river discharges its waters into the ocean
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as in removes
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 discharges
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2026
Not only would the project help the Everglades by reconnecting its historic water source — Lake Okeechobee — to its southern edge, but the reservoir would reduce the discharges from the lake that drove red tide and cyanobacteria.
—Michael Adno, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile the recent paper based on Perseverance data found dozens of examples of crackling sounds produced by small electrical discharges during dust storms near the rover.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 27 Feb. 2026
Occasionally, slip pulses created triboelectric discharges—basically, tiny instances of force lightning.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 25 Feb. 2026
Perhaps the most alarming numbers for the organization included the reporting data from the airport, which included discharges of more than 50,000 parts per trillion.
—Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
The implication is that would also push out the date for automatic discharges of applicable student loans to be after July 2027, as well.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Similar language changes were made to soften restrictions on groundwater discharges, and protections for the environment.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 28 Jan. 2026
Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 7 Dec. 2025
Noun
Detailed simulations showcased that photoelectric feedback discharges can be recreated inside small solid blocks in a lab setting.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2026
Not only would the project help the Everglades by reconnecting its historic water source — Lake Okeechobee — to its southern edge, but the reservoir would reduce the discharges from the lake that drove red tide and cyanobacteria.
—Michael Adno, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile the recent paper based on Perseverance data found dozens of examples of crackling sounds produced by small electrical discharges during dust storms near the rover.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 27 Feb. 2026
Occasionally, slip pulses created triboelectric discharges—basically, tiny instances of force lightning.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 25 Feb. 2026
Perhaps the most alarming numbers for the organization included the reporting data from the airport, which included discharges of more than 50,000 parts per trillion.
—Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
The implication is that would also push out the date for automatic discharges of applicable student loans to be after July 2027, as well.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Similar language changes were made to soften restrictions on groundwater discharges, and protections for the environment.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
Oakland police also asserted an exemption to a California law that requires the release within 45 days of body-cam footage in critical incidents when a peace officer discharges a firearm at a person, or when use of force results in death or great bodily injury.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 7 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discharges
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But amid mass firings and shifting priorities, that role has waned.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Six months later, the initial fervor that motivated widespread firings seems remote.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
4 Mar. 2026
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With Phillips and Lloyd added to the defensive front, the Panthers will need to open up cap space through restructures and/or releases.—
Mike Kaye
Updated March 9,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
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Prices moderated after the Financial Times reported that some members of the Group of Seven industrial nations were considering releases of strategic oil reserves to alleviate pressure on the markets.—
Alex Veiga,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Analysts believe the dismissals are meant both to reform and modernize the military and to ensure Communist Party control over the People's Liberation Army.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Another 84,000 cases ended in dismissals, but that outcome wasn’t reflected in their criminal history either.—
Jason Henry,
Daily News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Ivey has the power to intervene in executions but has done so only once in nearly nine years in office.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Dangerous jokes Throughout history, satirists and cartoonists have faced punishment, prison and even executions.—
Neringa Klumbytė,
The Conversation,
4 Mar. 2026
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If a minor fires the gun and inflicts harm on themselves or another individual, the person who failed to store the gun properly could face a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison, a maximum fine of $7,500, or both.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Magnano then fires nine shots toward Jones, Jones immediately collapses to the ground as people in the area could be heard letting out horrific screams and cries.—
Kellie Love,
Hartford Courant,
3 Mar. 2026
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The ambulance then unloads her on the tarmac next to a private plane.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Continue reading … HEALTH HORROR – Medical watchdog unloads on VCU after nurse fired for viral anti-ICE TikTok video.—
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FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Often referred to as the state’s chief fiscal officer, the state comptroller pays the state’s bills, monitors fiscal compliance, records transactions and contracts and issues reports that guide the governor and legislature on budget decisions.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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In Florida, a defendant usually pays 10% of the total bond amount to a bondsman to bail out of jail.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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Stack’s presence at both ends of the floor frees up space for his teammates to do their thing.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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The move frees up more space for Dallas to work with ahead of Friday’s NHL trade deadline — but given all of its absences, the Stars also need to find production within.—
Lia Assimakopoulos,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Mar. 2026
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