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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
Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Nominate it as one of America's Top Workplaces There’s not a complete picture of official data surrounding PIPs, but per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 415,000 layoffs and discharges in the professional and business services sectors in July of 2025.
—Julia Sullivan, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
Advanced X-ray spectroscopy can reveal the electronic states of common cathode materials such as nickel, cobalt, and manganese, providing insights into how these elements behave as a battery charges or discharges.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Pollution from urban runoff and industrial discharges continues to degrade water quality.
—Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
What borrowers can do in the meantime The hold on IBR discharges shouldn’t impact student loan borrowers who are still years away from debt forgiveness, experts said.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
Asked if Chemours has considered reducing production to curb the plant's PFAS discharges, Hollingsworth said the company had not.
—Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 12 Aug. 2025
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The duration of cyanobacterial blooms is increasing due to climate change and nutrient pollution from agricultural runoff and sewage discharges.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Nominate it as one of America's Top Workplaces There’s not a complete picture of official data surrounding PIPs, but per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 415,000 layoffs and discharges in the professional and business services sectors in July of 2025.
—Julia Sullivan, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
Advanced X-ray spectroscopy can reveal the electronic states of common cathode materials such as nickel, cobalt, and manganese, providing insights into how these elements behave as a battery charges or discharges.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Pollution from urban runoff and industrial discharges continues to degrade water quality.
—Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
What borrowers can do in the meantime The hold on IBR discharges shouldn’t impact student loan borrowers who are still years away from debt forgiveness, experts said.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
Asked if Chemours has considered reducing production to curb the plant's PFAS discharges, Hollingsworth said the company had not.
—Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discharges
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In the leadup to the deadline to fund the government this week, the White House directed agencies to prepare for mass firings in the event that Congress couldn’t reach a deal, rather than furloughing those not deemed essential as in past shutdowns.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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Of the 55 firings, 18 resulted in the school finding itself in the AP Poll sometime in the following season.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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Euro zone inflation picks up pace European investors are considering various data releases on Wednesday.—
Tasmin Lockwood,Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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But although the months between September 2024 and August 2025 may have been light on the kind of superstar releases that seem preordained for Grammy sweeps, plenty of other contenders have emerged — and in such circumstances, obvious choices are in short supply.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Interior Department, for instance, told employees to take home their phones and laptops to keep an eye out of dismissals.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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Finances could bear the early dismissals, too.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Jones was the 13th inmate executed in Florida this year, surpassing Florida’s previous record of eight executions in 2014.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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The state’s previous record since the death penalty was reinstated in 1976 was eight executions in 2014.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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Working together through that fires me up.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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One deputy stops his SUV, opens the door, stands up from the driver’s seat and immediately fires two shots at the fleeing suspect.—
Nathaniel Percy,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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Cars pull into the courtyard; someone unloads a television from the back of one of them.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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For the second half of the payment, once Mandel Group pays its annual taxes on the site, the city will give Mandel Group a rebate check back on 75% of the developer's taxes each year.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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That means anyone who pays for health insurance coverage, including for plans offered through their employer, will see higher monthly premiums.—
Beth Warren,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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This novel approach frees up internal space, allowing for a higher concentration of active cathode materials — nickel, cobalt, and aluminum — within the same battery volume.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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More broadly, Dash argues that backing for-profit companies can still be an engine for societal change, such as his investment in the health tech company Abridge, which frees up doctors’ time by eliminating menial tasks.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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