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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
Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2025
The Tarrant Regional Water District discharges treated wastewater into the Trinity River.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2025
What Happens Next The Department of Education said most loan discharges will be processed within two weeks after October 21.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
Scott Buchanan, executive director of the Student Loan Servicing Alliance — a trade group for the federal student loan servicers — confirmed to CNBC that IBR discharges have resumed.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 6 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
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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No reliable pattern has been found between the Moon and hospital admissions, discharges or lengths of stay.
—Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2025
The Tarrant Regional Water District discharges treated wastewater into the Trinity River.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2025
What Happens Next The Department of Education said most loan discharges will be processed within two weeks after October 21.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
Scott Buchanan, executive director of the Student Loan Servicing Alliance — a trade group for the federal student loan servicers — confirmed to CNBC that IBR discharges have resumed.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 6 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
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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Requiring over 20 hours of fabrication time, this lustrous dial is produced via the application of numerous layers of vitreous enamel and multiple firings in a kiln measuring between 800 degrees and 900 degrees Celsius.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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Over the past 10 months, EOIR has lost more than 125 judges to firings and voluntary resignations, down from about 700 judges at the start of the year.—
NPR,
NPR,
24 Oct. 2025
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After the collapse of domestic box office in October, Aron needs to convince investors AMC can leverage a steadier supply of Hollywood tentpole releases to get film lovers back in the habit of going to the multiplex in pre-pandemic numbers.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
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With over 60 flavors and rotating seasonal releases, choosing which of the company's ice cream to bring home can make the freezer aisle at the Piggly Wiggly feel like the final round of a high-pressure, high-stakes game show.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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The number of criminal case dismissed amid the ongoing bar advocate work stoppage surpassed 1,500 with another surge of dismissals this week, according to trial court records.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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Continue reading … COACHING CAROUSEL – Former Alabama coach Nick Saban blamed the current landscape of college football for the dismissals of Billy Napier, James Franklin and others.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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After the executions, the bodies were discarded without ceremony.—
James Frater,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Israeli officials have alleged that, in addition to the grueling conditions under which hostages were kept in by Hamas, slain citizens the group claimed were killed by Israeli strikes bore signs of summary executions upon their return.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The cartridge fires a 40-grain bullet at approximately 1,260 feet per second.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
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Oh, and if Indiana fires him without cause, Cignetti would be due 100% of his remaining salary.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Agnes unloads the weight of the world on the baby by explaining that some bad life experiences are going to happen, but at least the baby has a good support system.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
30 Oct. 2025
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Continue reading … MEDIA HOLLYWOOD MELTDOWN – Stephen Miller unloads on 'sad, bitter' Robert De Niro after actor's 'Nazi' attack.—
,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Prince Andrew ⬆ Stripped of titles, evicted from his mansion, becomes Andrew Mountbatten Windsor—yet King Charles pays his rent at Sandringham for life.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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When a customer pays cash and doesn't have exact change, the purchase total is rounded down by as much as two cents or up by as much two cents.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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You could be pulled toward someone who feels familiar on a soul level, or experience closure that finally frees your heart.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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This collaboration is with FIFA rather than individual soccer federations, which frees up Adidas to represent Argentina, Mexico, Portugal and France — only two of which are actually signed with the German brand — through this quartet of Sambas.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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