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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
Dylan Jackson, ABC News, 6 May 2026
The lawsuit also claims that DC Water violated state water pollution laws through unauthorized sewage discharges.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
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
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
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
That permit, administered by the state in partnership with EPA, would require Dalton Utilities to report pollution levels and chemical discharges to regulators.
—Dylan Jackson, ABC News, 6 May 2026
The lawsuit also claims that DC Water violated state water pollution laws through unauthorized sewage discharges.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
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
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
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
Noun
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Resignations, firings and transfers reduced the 36-person section to two.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
1 May 2026
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The distinguished scientists and engineers who made up the National Science Board did not know the firings were coming.—
Caroline Wagner,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2026
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Setting’s live releases and studio debut, 2021’s Shone A Rainbow Light On, drifted through ambient cloud-shapes before almost imperceptibly taking flight.—
Jesse Jarnow,
Pitchfork,
4 May 2026
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Datskovska regularly reports on new releases and collaborations from footwear’s most in-demand brands.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
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And after overseeing one of the most chaotic seasons in franchise history, following prior actions in the front office that included the dismissals of Kyle Dubas and then Brendan Shanahan, Pelley and an ownership group in transition haven’t earned the benefit of the doubt.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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The policy targeted former party members, particularly those in senior positions under the previous government, and led to large-scale dismissals across the public sector, including the military, education and civil service.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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As DeSantis continues the rapid pace of executions, following a record year of 19 in 2025, opponents to the death penalty are getting more vocal.—
Jim Turner,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Thousands of political dissidents across Iran are believed to have been arrested during the war, while executions have surged to their highest level in 30 years.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
4 May 2026
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Giuffre then fires two shots at Griffin, who immediately drops to the ground.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
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Giuffre again orders him to stop, and fires two shots.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
1 May 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
Verb
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Her mom pays her for her work in cash, privileges and Ugg boots.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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The plaintiffs are demanding that Cento bears the cost of the class notice and pays $25 million or more to the class members.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
Verb
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His comfort in deeper areas, in turn, frees up Casemiro and Fernandes to operate in more advanced areas ahead of him.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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As with the separation of Qnity from DuPont , spinning off a strong asset frees it to trade as a pure-play, drawing in new investors and often resulting in a higher valuation.—
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CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Discharges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discharges. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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