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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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2
as in unloading
to empty or rid of cargo
docks for discharging containerships
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3
as in paying
to give what is owed for
discharge a debt in full
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4
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
Arrington has been charged federally with one count of carjacking and one count of discharging a firearm during a crime of violence.
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Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
The federal government reported 135,000 job openings, an uptick of 18,000 from June to July, after laying off or discharging 5,000 workers.
—Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In contrast, charging and discharging cycles improved electrolyte homogeneity and promoted sulfur activation, boosting capacity.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Aug. 2025
Such conditions can snap wind turbine blades, sharply reduce the performance of solar panels, and prevent batteries from charging and discharging properly.
—You Xiaoying, Scientific American, 7 Aug. 2025
The State Department has traditionally discouraged the requirement because of the cumbersome process of posting and discharging a bond and because of possible misperceptions by the public.
—Jesus Mesa
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
The federal government reported 135,000 job openings, an uptick of 18,000 from June to July, after laying off or discharging 5,000 workers.
—Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In contrast, charging and discharging cycles improved electrolyte homogeneity and promoted sulfur activation, boosting capacity.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Aug. 2025
Such conditions can snap wind turbine blades, sharply reduce the performance of solar panels, and prevent batteries from charging and discharging properly.
—You Xiaoying, Scientific American, 7 Aug. 2025
The State Department has traditionally discouraged the requirement because of the cumbersome process of posting and discharging a bond and because of possible misperceptions by the public.
—Jesus Mesa
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discharging
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They were converted from firing nuclear missiles to conducting conventional land attacks and are armed with up to 154 Tomahawk missiles, each with a range of 1,000 miles.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Dell’s downward-firing speakers, positioned underneath each side of the chassis, project decent sound quality if the laptop rests on a solid surface, not your lap.—
Charles Jefferies,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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Glabe’s sales follow those of board member Eric Swider, who has also sharply reduced his holdings, unloading around 165,000 shares since November.—
Zach Everson,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Dockworkers were unloading shipping containers from another vessel that was berthed at Pier G before the incident, with truck drivers moving containers to and from the terminal.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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The increase was due to Walmart introducing some higher-paying hourly roles in its Auto Care Centers last year, among other changes, the company said.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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The poster continued to drag out the process, paying with cash instead of a card and taking their time bagging the groceries.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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This keeps your presence consistent while freeing you from daily distractions and unhelpful comparisons.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Safety tips for solo travel Traveling by yourself can feel hugely freeing.—
Lucy Handley,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
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Along with users telling her to appreciate every second, others took a moment to admire the pure joy radiating from Luna and her family.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
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Lights appeared up ahead, radiating energy like celestial bodies.—
Manuel Muñoz,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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Miami needs to find a way to stop shooting themselves in the foot in fourth quarter situations, and that is exactly what occurred against the Buffalo Bills.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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The suspects followed the trio in as many as four vehicles, then started shooting.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
19 Sep. 2025
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Inside the metal carry case, there’s the dermaplaning Facial Razor, complete with one handle and three durable stainless-steel blades that offer delicate precision when removing peach fuzz and dead skin cells.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps your direct manager has been cold over Slack lately, removing you from important assignments or emails.—
Julia Sullivan,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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For Cena, the challenge will be balancing his veteran savvy and crowd appeal with the physicality Lesnar brings.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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For leaders, balancing these demands with thoughtful stewardship can feel like an impossible task.—
Jacob Kupietzky,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Discharging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discharging. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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