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as in firings
a directed propelling of a missile by a firearm or artillery piece
the thunderous discharge of the cannons
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as in releases
a freeing from an obligation or responsibility
a full discharge from responsibility for the accident
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as in dismissals
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 executions
the doing of an action
aided in the discharge of his duties by a capable assistant
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as in fires
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 unloads
to empty or rid of cargo
docks for discharging containerships
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as in pays
to give what is owed for
discharge a debt in full
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as in frees
to set free (as from slavery or confinement)
discharged the prisoners upon the signing of the peace treaty
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as in casts
to throw or give off
the mighty river discharges its waters into the ocean
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as in removes
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 discharges
Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
The show is notoriously graphic, filled with blood, gore, and other bodily discharges.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Apr. 2026
Instead, the team found that particles inside the battery behave more like fast-moving objects, shifting positions repeatedly as the battery charges and discharges.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
Yet wastewater discharges from ships cause concerns among coastal communities, environmental advocates and scientists alike.
—Steve Adelstein, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
According to the article by Humnah Fayyaz and Tabeer Riaz, mill workers face high dust exposure; surrounding communities rely on groundwater that frequently fails to meet safe drinking water standards due to industrial discharges.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
Efforts to control the spill were complicated by heavy rains, leading to additional discharges into the river.
—William Morris, Des Moines Register, 17 Mar. 2026
The study provides a hydraulic model for discharges, water usage and other issues.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
The products are safe for humans and the environment, as the manufacturing process does not include any toxic discharges or waste streams.
—Nick Franck, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 7 Dec. 2025
After localizing, the UAV discharges an ampoule filled with a fire extinguishant from an onboard launcher and puts out the fire.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Oct. 2021
Noun
The lawsuit also claims that DC Water violated state water pollution laws through unauthorized sewage discharges.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
The show is notoriously graphic, filled with blood, gore, and other bodily discharges.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Apr. 2026
Instead, the team found that particles inside the battery behave more like fast-moving objects, shifting positions repeatedly as the battery charges and discharges.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
Yet wastewater discharges from ships cause concerns among coastal communities, environmental advocates and scientists alike.
—Steve Adelstein, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
According to the article by Humnah Fayyaz and Tabeer Riaz, mill workers face high dust exposure; surrounding communities rely on groundwater that frequently fails to meet safe drinking water standards due to industrial discharges.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
Efforts to control the spill were complicated by heavy rains, leading to additional discharges into the river.
—William Morris, Des Moines Register, 17 Mar. 2026
The study provides a hydraulic model for discharges, water usage and other issues.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
The products are safe for humans and the environment, as the manufacturing process does not include any toxic discharges or waste streams.
—Nick Franck, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
Oakland police also asserted an exemption to a California law that requires the release within 45 days of body-cam footage in critical incidents when a peace officer discharges a firearm at a person, or when use of force results in death or great bodily injury.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 7 Dec. 2025
After localizing, the UAV discharges an ampoule filled with a fire extinguishant from an onboard launcher and puts out the fire.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Oct. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discharges
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The distinguished scientists and engineers who made up the National Science Board did not know the firings were coming.—
Caroline Wagner,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2026
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One respected firm publishes a study forecasting mass firings, while another estimates the net effect is minimal.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The group parted ways after a 1967 European tour, in part due to Phil Spector’s increasingly dictatorial oversight of their releases.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
27 Apr. 2026
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Wilde was heartened that most studios were offering theatrical releases, and ultimately chose A24.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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After two dismissals, 8 residents filed a third lawsuit against VENU in January.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
14 Apr. 2026
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News of the dismissals was first reported by The New York Times.—
Laura Romero,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Hours earlier, the pontiff had condemned capital punishment aboard the papal plane, when asked about executions carried out by the Iranian government.—
Willem Marx,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Department of Justice has directed federal prisons to expand the range of methods used for executions to include firing squads, gas asphyxiation and electrocution.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Since the city adopted the video release policy more than a decade ago, experience has repeatedly demonstrated the fallacy of limiting inquiry to the precise moment when a police officer fires their gun.—
Jamie Kalven,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Garcia is opening his car door at that very moment, and fires nine shots at Denis with his 9 mm Glock pistol as Denis speeds toward and past him.—
Brittany Wallman,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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An oil tanker unloads crude oil at a terminal at the port in Qingdao, in China's eastern Shandong province on March 11, 2026.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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After his dreams are all but dashed, Shah unloads on himself.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
25 Mar. 2026
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Wells pays someone to mow her lawn.—
David A. Lieb,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The state’s Next Level Jobs program pays the tuition for students to take classes for high-demand jobs, Dulin said.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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As with the separation of Qnity from DuPont , spinning off a strong asset frees it to trade as a pure-play, drawing in new investors and often resulting in a higher valuation.—
,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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Eliminating the cab opens up 360-degree sensor coverage across cameras, LiDAR, and radar, and frees payload capacity.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Discharges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discharges. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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