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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
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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Abolishing the filibuster, passing the SAVE America Act, firing the Senate parliamentarian – the president wants all of it.
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In all, the show is expected to span the lower East River in the Seaport District, the lower Hudson River in collaboration with Jersey City and the Brooklyn Bridge, firing from six barges and providing miles of public viewing.
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Indiana Fever Head Coach Stephanie White led the charge, completely unloading on Thomas and the league's officials during her postgame press conference.
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As soon as one plane finished unloading passengers, another was right behind it.
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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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Having clarity around service charges is the only way eateries can survive, said restaurateur Eddie Pozzuoli, who runs Eddie & Vinny’s in Coral Springs — because the only alternative to removing fees is hiking prices.
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Lemon can be used for everything from freshening bed linens to removing stains from clothes–including cleaning your microwave.
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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 29 Jun. 2026.
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