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as in dismissal
the termination of the employment of an employee or a work force often temporarily
she was resentful over what she felt was a wrongful discharge
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as in execution
the doing of an action
aided in the discharge of his duties by a capable assistant
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as in to fire
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 to release
to set free (as from slavery or confinement)
discharged the prisoners upon the signing of the peace treaty
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as in to cast
to throw or give off
the mighty river discharges its waters into the ocean
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as in to sack
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 discharge
Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
These can be used on your really, really light days, as a backup on heavy days and in between periods for discharge or spotting.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 17 July 2025
Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 15 July 2025
Mansoor received medical treatment for a concussion, migraine, and ankle pain, and underwent a CT scan and X-rays before being discharged from the hospital.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 14 July 2025
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Noun
Massie and Khanna pledged to launch what is known as a discharge petition, which would bypass House leadership to force a vote.
—Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
These can be used on your really, really light days, as a backup on heavy days and in between periods for discharge or spotting.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 17 July 2025
Verb
Going back to 2005, an average year saw California bosses discharge 16% of their staff.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 15 July 2025
Mansoor received medical treatment for a concussion, migraine, and ankle pain, and underwent a CT scan and X-rays before being discharged from the hospital.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discharge
Noun
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But why would stocks sell off based on Powell’s firing in the first place?—
Michael Foster,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Trump’s gloating response to Colbert’s firing was enough to convince many in the industry that CBS’s business decision was politically motivated.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
25 July 2025
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In its initial release, the film’s booking at a single theater in New York lasted for 87 weeks.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
3 Aug. 2025
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That Kino Lorber has finally managed to give this cult classic a 4K restoration without sacrificing its sense of Forty-Deuce grit — and another theatrical run before a Blu-Ray release this fall — is a miracle.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
3 Aug. 2025
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But the Trump administration said Maddox instead should’ve taken his cue from the Supreme Court’s May decision allowing the president to fire Democratic members of two federal labor boards while the former members challenge their dismissals.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
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Right now, all Broward students are prohibited from using their cellphones from the morning bell until dismissal, under a policy the School Board passed last year in hopes of improving mental health and academics among students.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
24 July 2025
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From hospitality to food execution, every Lindsey Food Group location operates at a high standard.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Defensive energy, effort, and most importantly, execution.—
John W. Davis,
Oc Register,
14 July 2025
Verb
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During the confrontation, Chavis fired two shots, police said.—
Julia Marnin
July 14,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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The Nationals’ selection came a week after the organization fired manager Dave Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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The bear mauled the hiker, who unloaded his entire can of spray deterrent to ward off the bear, first to stop the attack and then a second time when the bear returned.—
Mark Thiessen,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
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Investigators said the suspects approached a group of people at a streetcar stop on Edgewood Ave. and unloaded a hail of bullets, WXIA reported.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
28 July 2025
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McLaurin wants to be paid like one of the top wideouts in the NFL.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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Customers were still being served at the location at that time, and the inspector ordered the restaurant to close until the water bill was paid and the facility was cleaned.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Aug. 2025
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The raptor stayed on top of her, even as the woman’s partner tried to free her.—
Joshua Rapp Learn,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 July 2025
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And, of course, using social media less could also free up more time for parents to spend playing with their kids.—
Kara Alaimo,
CNN Money,
13 July 2025
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“Discharge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discharge. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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