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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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2
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
Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Apr. 2026
Instead, the team found that particles inside the battery behave more like fast-moving objects, shifting positions repeatedly as the battery charges and discharges.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
Yet wastewater discharges from ships cause concerns among coastal communities, environmental advocates and scientists alike.
—Steve Adelstein, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
Chapter 7 discharges most unsecured debt within a few months; Chapter 13 restructures it into a three- to five-year repayment plan.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
According to the article by Humnah Fayyaz and Tabeer Riaz, mill workers face high dust exposure; surrounding communities rely on groundwater that frequently fails to meet safe drinking water standards due to industrial discharges.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
Efforts to control the spill were complicated by heavy rains, leading to additional discharges into the river.
—William Morris, Des Moines Register, 17 Mar. 2026
The study provides a hydraulic model for discharges, water usage and other issues.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
The products are safe for humans and the environment, as the manufacturing process does not include any toxic discharges or waste streams.
—Nick Franck, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 7 Dec. 2025
After localizing, the UAV discharges an ampoule filled with a fire extinguishant from an onboard launcher and puts out the fire.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Oct. 2021
Noun
The show is notoriously graphic, filled with blood, gore, and other bodily discharges.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Apr. 2026
Instead, the team found that particles inside the battery behave more like fast-moving objects, shifting positions repeatedly as the battery charges and discharges.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
Yet wastewater discharges from ships cause concerns among coastal communities, environmental advocates and scientists alike.
—Steve Adelstein, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
Chapter 7 discharges most unsecured debt within a few months; Chapter 13 restructures it into a three- to five-year repayment plan.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
According to the article by Humnah Fayyaz and Tabeer Riaz, mill workers face high dust exposure; surrounding communities rely on groundwater that frequently fails to meet safe drinking water standards due to industrial discharges.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
Efforts to control the spill were complicated by heavy rains, leading to additional discharges into the river.
—William Morris, Des Moines Register, 17 Mar. 2026
The study provides a hydraulic model for discharges, water usage and other issues.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
The products are safe for humans and the environment, as the manufacturing process does not include any toxic discharges or waste streams.
—Nick Franck, USA Today, 12 Mar. 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
After localizing, the UAV discharges an ampoule filled with a fire extinguishant from an onboard launcher and puts out the fire.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Oct. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discharges
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Binance has said that the firings of the investigators were unrelated to their findings on Iranian flows, and that the crypto exchange maintains a rigorous compliance program.—
Ben Weiss,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
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For more than a year, the program has operated far below capacity with about 83 staff members, following a period of upheaval that included firings, rehires and shifting leadership, even as the participant population grew by nearly 30,000 new enrollees.—
Liz Neporent,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Data releases include Spanish inflation.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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The Clairton operation has had repeated problems with its emissions and operations, including fatal explosions and excess releases of toxic chemicals.—
Stephanie Armour,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The Justice Department has appealed the Oregon, California and Michigan dismissals.—
Rebecca Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Many of these dismissals were a result of the difference between what police need to arrest and what prosecutors need to prove guilt — which is a much higher burden, said DA spokesperson Mike Stolp.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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There have been a number of executions linked to the People’s Mojahedin Organisation of Iran over the last few weeks.—
Will Clark,
NBC news,
20 Apr. 2026
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There were executions, mostly of the revenge variety, and not ordered by the politburo in Hanoi.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Hezbollah, though weakened in its last war with Israel that ended in November 2024, still fires drones, rockets and artillery daily into northern Israel and on ground troops inside Lebanon.—
Kareem Chehayeb,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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The teen keeps running, and then the officer fires.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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An oil tanker unloads crude oil at a terminal at the port in Qingdao, in China's eastern Shandong province on March 11, 2026.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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After his dreams are all but dashed, Shah unloads on himself.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
25 Mar. 2026
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The list price starts at a little over 12,000 for 200 milligram dosage, but the amount someone actually pays varies greatly.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Pickford Award pays tribute to alumni whose achievements bring special distinction to the university and the industry.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
14 Apr. 2026
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The two alternate versions of each other trade insults, but Spidey Miles charges up an electric venom shock and frees himself.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2026
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There has been no change in his status or timetable, but moving him from the 15 to the 60-day IL frees up a 40-man roster spot for Anderson.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Discharges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discharges. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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