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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
Chattahoochee Riverkeeper sued Atlanta in federal court in September 2024 after the group’s water monitors detected high levels of bacteria and other pollutants in the wastewater the city was discharging into the river.
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Drew Kann, AJC.com, 5 Feb. 2026
McMahill said police had arrested Ori Solomon, a man believed to be the property manager of both Vegas properties, on an initial charge of disposing and discharging hazardous waste.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
The property manager of the home, 55-year-old Ori Solomon, was arrested Saturday and booked into the Clark County Detention Center on charges of disposing and discharging hazardous waste, police said.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Another suspect, Ori Solomon, 55, was arrested in connection with the Las Vegas investigation and was booked into the Clark County Detention Center for disposing of and discharging hazardous waste, police said.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Once the water is used and treated, Lebanon Utilities will send the water back to Eagle Creek, discharging it directly into the reservoir.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 20 Jan. 2026
These trials are designed to systematically measure critical performance indicators, including range consistency, charging and discharging efficiency, structural and thermal safety, and how effectively the battery system integrates with the vehicle as a whole under extreme winter conditions.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 17 Jan. 2026
Joseph Benjamin Alvarado, 17, was charged with deadly conduct for allegedly discharging a firearm, a third-degree felony.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 17 Jan. 2026
Officer Bryan Shields opened fire on Cortez with a handgun, discharging a total of about 12 rounds.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Drew Kann, AJC.com, 5 Feb. 2026
McMahill said police had arrested Ori Solomon, a man believed to be the property manager of both Vegas properties, on an initial charge of disposing and discharging hazardous waste.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
The property manager of the home, 55-year-old Ori Solomon, was arrested Saturday and booked into the Clark County Detention Center on charges of disposing and discharging hazardous waste, police said.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Another suspect, Ori Solomon, 55, was arrested in connection with the Las Vegas investigation and was booked into the Clark County Detention Center for disposing of and discharging hazardous waste, police said.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Once the water is used and treated, Lebanon Utilities will send the water back to Eagle Creek, discharging it directly into the reservoir.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 20 Jan. 2026
These trials are designed to systematically measure critical performance indicators, including range consistency, charging and discharging efficiency, structural and thermal safety, and how effectively the battery system integrates with the vehicle as a whole under extreme winter conditions.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 17 Jan. 2026
Joseph Benjamin Alvarado, 17, was charged with deadly conduct for allegedly discharging a firearm, a third-degree felony.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 17 Jan. 2026
Officer Bryan Shields opened fire on Cortez with a handgun, discharging a total of about 12 rounds.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discharging
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As of Tuesday, Felizor was being held on a $15,000 bond at Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center on a charge of firing a deadly missile.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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On Saturday, one of those protests turned violent when about 100 hooded protesters broke off from a peaceful march and clashed with police, who responded by firing on them with tear gas and a water cannon.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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No loading and unloading the car, no long morning commutes—just grab your gear and go.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
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You're not locked into unloading a full ounce at once, which can be appealing for people who view silver as a form of emergency liquidity.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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In most of the cases, State Farm denied policyholders who had no connection to the company beyond paying their premiums.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
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For rural counties with limited money, not paying the attorneys on the juvenile docket allows the court to pay for jurors, attorneys on other dockets, courthouse improvements and more, Fransein said.—
Raynee Howell,
Oklahoma Watch,
9 Feb. 2026
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Conley was waived Thursday, freeing the veteran 19-year guard to sign with a playoff contender, and seems to be on a reunion course with Minnesota.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Feb. 2026
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Deaths are expected to rise in the years ahead because of an aging population, freeing up more homes.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2026
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An ice dam occurs when the snow piled on your roof begins to melt from the sun or the heat radiating from your home.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
27 Jan. 2026
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The classic, expensive-looking accessory instantly dresses up any outfit, with the intricate design radiating luxury and elegance.—
Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
17 Jan. 2026
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American curler Rich Ruohonen took time during a press conference to reflect on what’s occurred in Minneapolis recently, including the shooting deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal agents.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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An 18-year-old man accused of fatally shooting his friend during an argument over sharing french fries inside a west Fort Worth apartment was arrested on Monday, according to jail records.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Feb. 2026
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Repairs to the balcony included removing and replacing rotten support beams, according to an invoice from Ameridian.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Feb. 2026
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But research from both academics and conservative groups suggests removing undocumented immigrants from the census would shift only a handful of seats — not the sweeping advantage critics claim.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Feb. 2026
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The challenge lies in balancing functional benefit with the risk of encouraging unnecessary anthropomorphism and its broader social consequences.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Feb. 2026
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Officers captured the scene using a drone, which showed the man balancing on the unicycle as flames flickered just feet from passing vehicles.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Discharging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discharging. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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