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
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
However, their performance has been hindered by unstable zinc deposition and unwanted reactions between zinc electrodes and water during charging and discharging.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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
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
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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In Britain, politicians are paying dearly for the pervasive sense that life is only getting harder and more expensive.
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Their legal dispute ended in a zero-dollar settlement, with neither side paying the other.
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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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That same feel-good factor is radiating in Mexico and Canada, with the three host nations unbeaten after two games each, combining for extremely strong vibes across matches and fan festivals.
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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.
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Nearly seven years after a teenager was killed out front of a Miami Gardens gas station, police have arrested a man accused of shooting him.
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Payton and Martin could have escaped without shooting into the crowded street corner, the prosecutor argued.
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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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The classic straight-leg silhouette is relaxed throughout, providing ease and movement to the style, balancing the more out-there design details.
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As a result, energy-storage systems are becoming increasingly important for balancing electricity supply and demand.
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“Discharging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discharging. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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