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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2
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
Supercapacitors are known for fast charging and discharging, as well as long operating lifetimes.
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Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
Congress has had difficulty discharging its lawmaking duties.
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Kevin R. Kosar,
The Washington Examiner,
28 June 2026
Pet owners should vigilantly inspect animals for enlarging, inflamed, or discharging wounds, or visible larvae, particularly near mucosal areas.
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Jen Reeder,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Alongside rioting and discharging a firearm during a violent crime, a conviction for providing material support to terrorists was also included — and he was sentenced to 100 years in prison.
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Gaby Del Valle,
The Verge,
24 June 2026
Torres has been charged with four counts of felony discharging a firearm to incite fear, one count of misdemeanor domestic violence, and one count of misdemeanor child abuse, officials said.
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Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
However, Mangham said discharging treated wastewater into a creek can increase the water’s nitrogen and phosphorus content.
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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.
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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.
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Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
Congress has had difficulty discharging its lawmaking duties.
—
Kevin R. Kosar,
The Washington Examiner,
28 June 2026
Pet owners should vigilantly inspect animals for enlarging, inflamed, or discharging wounds, or visible larvae, particularly near mucosal areas.
—
Jen Reeder,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Alongside rioting and discharging a firearm during a violent crime, a conviction for providing material support to terrorists was also included — and he was sentenced to 100 years in prison.
—
Gaby Del Valle,
The Verge,
24 June 2026
Torres has been charged with four counts of felony discharging a firearm to incite fear, one count of misdemeanor domestic violence, and one count of misdemeanor child abuse, officials said.
—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
23 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discharging
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Prosecutors in both Wyandotte County and Jackson County have confirmed that Oscar Sanchez-Munoz, the man accused of firing shots at vehicles along Kansas City roadways and killing one man in June, is dead.
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For the Angels, that steady presence has been appreciated during a turbulent season that includes the team firing general manager Perry Minasian and replacing him with interim GM John Mozeliak, as well as another injury absence for Mike Trout.
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There's the Battle of the Gullet in the premiere, and then everything that comes next — from Rhaenyra unloading her grief before the corpse of her eldest son to her taking the Iron Throne at King's Landing to become Westeros' new queen.
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Al Bello / Getty Images Public records show that New York City issued a permit for loading and unloading theatrical materials at MSG from June 29 to July 4.
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Not trade unions, which ought to realize licensure reform will ultimately lead to more dues-paying members.
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No other white author of the late 19th century engaged so fully with the Black community, whether in promoting the Fisk Jubilee Singers or paying expenses for a Black student at Yale Law School.
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ChatGPT offers practical tools to streamline hiring busywork, freeing recruiters for crucial decisions.
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Harvard’s research confirms that AI liberates managers from coordination and relay tasks, freeing them for judgment, contextual intelligence, and human connection that no system can replicate.
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When P-waves start radiating from the earthquake underground, Android phones sense the vibrations, start collecting data and send it back to Google servers for processing.
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Attics get hot because roofs are exposed to the sun for hours, radiating heat inside.
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The film began shooting on location in Anglesey, North Wales, at the end of June.
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Olivia Wilde says that a drowning scene became a little too real while shooting one of her earliest movies.
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Regular care prevents yellowing by removing oils and buildup that dull fabrics over time.
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Bart Jansen Trump called the court removing restrictions on political spending a victory for Republicans and free speech.
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Seen that way, the smart factory becomes a broader story about balancing productivity, adaptability and responsible resource use in a more integrated way.
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Layouts are open without feeling exposed, balancing flow with livability.
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“Discharging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discharging. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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