1
as in firing
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 unloading
to empty or rid of cargo
docks for discharging containerships
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as in paying
to give what is owed for
discharge a debt in full
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as in freeing
to set free (as from slavery or confinement)
discharged the prisoners upon the signing of the peace treaty
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as in radiating
to throw or give off
the mighty river discharges its waters into the ocean
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as in removing
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 discharging
These second-life batteries can buffer AI facilities, charging during off-peak hours and discharging during peak demand, thereby stabilizing the grid and reducing expensive electricity purchases.
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Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
However, Mangham said discharging treated wastewater into a creek can increase the water’s nitrogen and phosphorus content.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 2026
The officers involved in discharging their weapons will be placed on a 30-day administrative leave during the investigation.
—Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Surveillance footage captured the suspects discharging firearms at the building and recording the incident on their phones, according to the Toronto Police Service.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 16 June 2026
However, their performance has been hindered by unstable zinc deposition and unwanted reactions between zinc electrodes and water during charging and discharging.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
He was subsequently fitted with an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) device – a type of pacemaker intended to prevent fatal cardiac arrests by discharging a jolt to restore regular heart rhythm – and eventually returned to play top-flight soccer after less than a year.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Online jail records reviewed by PEOPLE show Williams, 21, was booked into jail that Saturday on charges of first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, possession or transportation of a machine gun, and discharging a firearm.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Applicants must provide clear evidence to the court of their long-term inability to repay — and private lenders almost always contest discharging the debt.
—John Csiszar, CNBC, 2 June 2026
Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
However, Mangham said discharging treated wastewater into a creek can increase the water’s nitrogen and phosphorus content.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 2026
The officers involved in discharging their weapons will be placed on a 30-day administrative leave during the investigation.
—Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Surveillance footage captured the suspects discharging firearms at the building and recording the incident on their phones, according to the Toronto Police Service.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 16 June 2026
However, their performance has been hindered by unstable zinc deposition and unwanted reactions between zinc electrodes and water during charging and discharging.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
He was subsequently fitted with an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) device – a type of pacemaker intended to prevent fatal cardiac arrests by discharging a jolt to restore regular heart rhythm – and eventually returned to play top-flight soccer after less than a year.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Online jail records reviewed by PEOPLE show Williams, 21, was booked into jail that Saturday on charges of first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, possession or transportation of a machine gun, and discharging a firearm.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Applicants must provide clear evidence to the court of their long-term inability to repay — and private lenders almost always contest discharging the debt.
—John Csiszar, CNBC, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discharging
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One such post targeting the wife of a Dooley operative led to Collins firing a top political aide responsible for the post.—
Tia Mitchell,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
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Tunisia have appointed Herve Renard as their new head coach after firing Sabri Lamouchi just one game into the World Cup.—
Sam Joseph,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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As soon as one plane finished unloading passengers, another was right behind it.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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His predecessor, Doug McMillon, followed a similarly humble path—starting out unloading trailers at a Walmart distribution center before eventually taking the top job.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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In Britain, politicians are paying dearly for the pervasive sense that life is only getting harder and more expensive.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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Their legal dispute ended in a zero-dollar settlement, with neither side paying the other.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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That said, the Heat could wind up seeking more of a veteran presence on the end of the bench, which could have Johnson headed back to a two-way deal, freeing up his spot on the standard roster.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
21 June 2026
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Based on the company's H145 platform, the aircraft replaces the cockpit with clamshell cargo doors, freeing up additional space for payloads.—
David Szondy
June 21,
New Atlas,
21 June 2026
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In one engraving from van Deventer’s manual, his arm is shown inserted into an empty uterus almost up to the elbow, the engraver’s close, texturing lines transforming his hand into a radiating light within a cavernous female darkness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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The home advantage definitely helps, with the American fans radiating a special kind of enthusiasm.—
Philipp Lahm,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
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The official TikTok account for Love Meets in the Sunshine features behind-the-scenes clips of Franco and others shooting scenes, while the film's Instagram touts news of Franco's casting.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
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The shooting deaths of former Kansas City resident Renee Good and ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis earlier this year had sparked calls to defund ICE, the immigration agency at the center of the chaos.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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Crews are focusing on the 15 feet along the roadsides, trimming trees that are still alive to help prevent fire from laddering into the crowns and removing dead trees.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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In fact, according to Rakestraw, one of the biggest mistakes homeowners make is assuming the babies have been abandoned and removing them immediately.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
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Their chemistry grounds every emotional turn of the film, balancing comedy, heartbreak, and tenderness with confidence and precision.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
21 June 2026
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Still, balancing fast ion movement with high selectivity remains a major scientific and engineering challenge.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
21 June 2026
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“Discharging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discharging. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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