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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3
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
Sulfur tends to form long chains during charging and discharging, which blocks the flow of ions and quickly drains the battery’s power.
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
Hall allegedly told officers what happened was an accident, but has not admitted to discharging a firearm, according to court documents.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2025
Two charges of illegally discharging pollutants into the San Juan River.
—Arlyssa D. Becenti, AZCentral.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Ho also said Monday that his office will file charges concerning discharging a firearm into an inhabited building, assault with a semi-automatic firearm and personal use of a firearm.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 23 Sep. 2025
If convicted, Hernandez Santana faces a maximum statutory penalty of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine for possessing and discharging a firearm within a school zone, and a maximum of one year in prison and a $10,000 fine for interfering with a radio communication station.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
Under the law, hospitals are required to screen and stabilize all emergency patients before discharging them.
—Eli Cahan, ProPublica, 23 Sep. 2025
If convicted, Hernandez Santana faces a maximum five years in prison and a $250,000 fine for possessing and discharging a firearm within a school zone, and a maximum of one year in prison and a $10,000 fine for interfering with a radio communication station.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 22 Sep. 2025
He was arrested and booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail on suspicion of assault with a firearm, shooting at an inhabited building and willfully discharging a firearm in a grossly negilgent manner.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
Hall allegedly told officers what happened was an accident, but has not admitted to discharging a firearm, according to court documents.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2025
Two charges of illegally discharging pollutants into the San Juan River.
—Arlyssa D. Becenti, AZCentral.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Ho also said Monday that his office will file charges concerning discharging a firearm into an inhabited building, assault with a semi-automatic firearm and personal use of a firearm.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 23 Sep. 2025
If convicted, Hernandez Santana faces a maximum statutory penalty of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine for possessing and discharging a firearm within a school zone, and a maximum of one year in prison and a $10,000 fine for interfering with a radio communication station.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
Under the law, hospitals are required to screen and stabilize all emergency patients before discharging them.
—Eli Cahan, ProPublica, 23 Sep. 2025
If convicted, Hernandez Santana faces a maximum five years in prison and a $250,000 fine for possessing and discharging a firearm within a school zone, and a maximum of one year in prison and a $10,000 fine for interfering with a radio communication station.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 22 Sep. 2025
He was arrested and booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail on suspicion of assault with a firearm, shooting at an inhabited building and willfully discharging a firearm in a grossly negilgent manner.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discharging
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Howard allegedly told police that an intruder had killed the two women and managed to escape, despite Howard firing multiple bullets at the individual.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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So, while firing a worker solely for a statement or a belief may be shortsighted, companies can and will take action when employee behavior erodes trust, respect, or collaboration.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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The compartment, which costs $3,500 extra, even features a retractable ramp to making loading and unloading a breeze.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
6 Oct. 2025
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As someone who worked his way up from unloading trucks in the warehouse to eventually landing in the C-suite, McMillon embodies how staying dedicated to one employer can work wonders for aspiring leaders—in contrast to job-hopping in search of potential pay gains.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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One suggested paying for outside services, such as privatized tutoring.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
8 Oct. 2025
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Fabrication costs and retail markups also mean buyers are generally paying above spot prices.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
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Addressing my trauma really is freeing.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The plan calls for Israel to release 250 Palestinian prisoners with life sentences, as well as 1,700 Palestinians detained since the start of the war, in exchange for Hamas freeing 48 hostages, 20 of whom are believed to be alive.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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What had seemed an impossible task transformed into a practical matter of six little arrows, radiating around a central concept.—
Zadie Smith,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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Along with users telling her to appreciate every second, others took a moment to admire the pure joy radiating from Luna and her family.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
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Guadagnino encourages our doubts, shooting Maggie in exaggerated horror-movie closeups set to the doomy bass notes and shrieking winds of Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross’s score.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Oct. 2025
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Sanford crashed his pickup truck into the church, set the building on fire and began shooting, striking multiple victims.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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But the building feels temporary, with United having previously discussed removing it.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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More than 200 bodies are still on the mountain, left there because of the difficulty, risk, and cost of removing them, the database says.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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Tickets are priced at $12, a nod to her affinity for numerology, balancing accessibility and premium experience.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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But the most visible female performers are still constrained, forced to navigate complex paths to fame while balancing the expectations of family, clan, and a conservative society.—
Camilla Wright,
semafor.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Discharging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discharging. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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