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as in fired
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 unloaded
to empty or rid of cargo
docks for discharging containerships
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as in paid
to give what is owed for
discharge a debt in full
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as in released
to set free (as from slavery or confinement)
discharged the prisoners upon the signing of the peace treaty
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as in radiated
to throw or give off
the mighty river discharges its waters into the ocean
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as in dismissed
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 discharged
He was later constructively discharged.
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Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2025
He was discharged on Wednesday and continues to be monitored by a doctor.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
American Pickers star Mike Wolfe and his girlfriend, Leticia Cline, have both been discharged from the hospital after being involved in a serious car accident over the weekend.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025
Authorities say Robinson climbed onto the roof of the Losee Center at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, and discharged one round from a rifle, striking Kirk in the neck.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The compounds were discharged into the municipal wastewater systems from these industrial operations and are now found in the Kalamazoo River and groundwater.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Byers is able to walk, however, and is expected to be discharged from the hospital and begin rehab as early as this week.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
After paramedics took the group to a hospital for treatment, ICE said they were discharged and are now being processed for deportation.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
The 20-year-old, who is in her second year as a professional, was discharged roughly one week later and is currently on medical leave.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2025
He was discharged on Wednesday and continues to be monitored by a doctor.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
American Pickers star Mike Wolfe and his girlfriend, Leticia Cline, have both been discharged from the hospital after being involved in a serious car accident over the weekend.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025
Authorities say Robinson climbed onto the roof of the Losee Center at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, and discharged one round from a rifle, striking Kirk in the neck.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The compounds were discharged into the municipal wastewater systems from these industrial operations and are now found in the Kalamazoo River and groundwater.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Byers is able to walk, however, and is expected to be discharged from the hospital and begin rehab as early as this week.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
After paramedics took the group to a hospital for treatment, ICE said they were discharged and are now being processed for deportation.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
The 20-year-old, who is in her second year as a professional, was discharged roughly one week later and is currently on medical leave.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discharged
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Many have been fired from their jobs, disciplined, or publicly shamed for criticizing the conservative commentator.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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Many people have been fired for sharing celebratory reactions to the killing online.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
17 Sep. 2025
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From there, the product would be unloaded, securely packaged, and transported to the cartel’s stateside distributors.—
Martin Suarez,
Rolling Stone,
13 Sep. 2025
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Since the beginning of the year, Green, who is CEO and chairman, has unloaded more than one million shares of the company worth nearly $200 million (pretax).—
Gigi Zamora,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Tributes have been paid to Ricky Hatton after one of Britain’s greatest boxers was reported to have died at his home at the age of 46.—
Nnamdi Onyeagwara,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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Kirk’s supporters paid tribute to the activist at vigils in states including New York, Wisconsin, Virginia, North Dakota and Utah.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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He was arrested following a 33-hour manhunt after his parents recognized surveillance images of the suspect released by police and convinced him, with the help of a family friend, to turn himself in.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
17 Sep. 2025
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Just four months after being released from her WWE contract, Shayna Baszler has made her on-screen return to the NXT brand.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Manabe’s model offered a way to test the greenhouse effect — the century-old idea that certain gases trap heat that would otherwise be radiated from Earth back to space.—
Zack Savitsky,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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The artistry hinged on soft black liner framing the eyes, a pop of copper shimmer on the lids, and skin that radiated health.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Sep. 2025
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Miami’s cartophile Argentine defender Tomas Aviles saw his second yellow of the night after pulling back Toklomati and was dismissed in the 79th minute, leaving Messi and his teammates down a man for the final stages.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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Fletcher, who was considered a strong contender for a state Senate seat in March 2023 when Figueroa filed her complaint, spoke publicly Friday about the allegations one month after a judge dismissed it.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As the Dodgers challenged the call, Melvin and assistant athletic trainer Ryo Watanabe met Smith near first base to assess Smith’s health.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
14 Sep. 2025
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Despite her controversial inclusion at the event, Melnikova’s performances were met with robust cheers from the Parisian crowd.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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By focusing on a simple physical task like folding, the inner mind is freed to meditate subconsciously.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
17 Sep. 2025
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The South experienced a boom in housing demand during the pandemic home-buying frenzy, as the region saw an influx of newcomers coming from more expensive markets who had been freed by the rise of remote work.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Discharged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discharged. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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