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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
David Carrasquillo, 24, of Roxbury, is charged with three counts of assault and battery attempt with a firearm and discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a building.
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Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
The system uses a multi-vote command architecture that requires several internal checks before firing, including a safeguard that prevents the laser from discharging if a civilian aircraft overlaps with the beam path.
—Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
In July 2024, Jackson County Administrative Judge Jennifer Philips ordered one of the defendants, a 15-year-old, to serve a term at a state facility for the charge of knowingly discharging a firearm.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
The bill, which passed the Senate on March 17, has the support of hospital systems that complain of long, costly delays in discharging patients who can no longer make medical decisions for themselves and haven't designated someone to act on their behalf.
—Sarah Volpenhein, jsonline.com, 19 Mar. 2026
The suspect vehicle stopped, and two males exited and began discharging handguns at the victim’s vehicle.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
The criminal complaint against Gebran shows that additional counts of each misdemeanor he was originally accused of have been tacked on — meaning two charges of animal abuse, a state violation, and two of discharging a weapon, a Garden City violation.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 12 Mar. 2026
Higgins was booked for discharging a firearm at an inhabited dwelling, assault with a firearm, manufacturing or assembling an unregistered firearm, and manufacturing or causing to be manufactured an assault weapon.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Video released by the department shows the gunman shooting at victims, as well as the three officers who responded to the incident discharging their firearms at the gunman.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 5 Mar. 2026
Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
The system uses a multi-vote command architecture that requires several internal checks before firing, including a safeguard that prevents the laser from discharging if a civilian aircraft overlaps with the beam path.
—Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
In July 2024, Jackson County Administrative Judge Jennifer Philips ordered one of the defendants, a 15-year-old, to serve a term at a state facility for the charge of knowingly discharging a firearm.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
The bill, which passed the Senate on March 17, has the support of hospital systems that complain of long, costly delays in discharging patients who can no longer make medical decisions for themselves and haven't designated someone to act on their behalf.
—Sarah Volpenhein, jsonline.com, 19 Mar. 2026
The suspect vehicle stopped, and two males exited and began discharging handguns at the victim’s vehicle.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
The criminal complaint against Gebran shows that additional counts of each misdemeanor he was originally accused of have been tacked on — meaning two charges of animal abuse, a state violation, and two of discharging a weapon, a Garden City violation.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 12 Mar. 2026
Higgins was booked for discharging a firearm at an inhabited dwelling, assault with a firearm, manufacturing or assembling an unregistered firearm, and manufacturing or causing to be manufactured an assault weapon.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Video released by the department shows the gunman shooting at victims, as well as the three officers who responded to the incident discharging their firearms at the gunman.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discharging
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Brockton man charged after allegedly shooting at officers Jailson Andrade, 44, faces several charges after allegedly firing at Brockton Police officers during an altercation early Sunday morning, according to the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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The officers shouted overlapping commands, telling LaMorie to stop and drop the knife before firing seconds later.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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On Tuesday, the coyote bit a young child twice in front of their home as family members were unloading their car.—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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According to the Carson station, the child was bitten twice while family members were unloading a vehicle.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Accordingly, here’s a look at 10 high-paying careers that are dominated – or at least led – by women.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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For a 200-unit project receiving city incentives, for example, that would mean paying $200,000 rather than include 40 affordable units in a development.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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That shift is freeing early-career professionals to spend more time on analysis and client-facing work.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
5 Apr. 2026
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In Austin, Texas, where the couple lives, Busby dedicated much of the past few months to freeing his wife.—
Alicia Victoria Lozano,
NBC news,
5 Apr. 2026
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There’s a bohemian vibe radiating from Serena & Lily’s Kittery rug, but the rigid grid motif lends the design some structure, a detail that can appeal to more formal design personalities.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2026
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Grayson is a strong and beautiful presence, radiating warmth, humor, and style, and sporting a wide range of talents.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Police said Wang had slashed their throats and concocted a story about arriving home and shooting at a fleeing intruder responsible for the killings.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Brown fell just short of a triple-double (29 points, nine rebounds, nine assists) but posted his third-worst shooting percentage of the season (9-for-29) and had five turnovers.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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The president himself chose not to name a new full-time national security adviser after removing Mike Waltz, who had included a journalist in supposedly secure communications regarding military action.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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Redick had said that the team considered removing Doncic, who suffered his hamstring strain in the third quarter against Oklahoma City, and Reaves at halftime.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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Sprinkles was balancing a few stones atop one another with great concentration.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Still, the Sharks are balancing the development of their young guys with the lineup that gives them the best chance to win.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Discharging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discharging. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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