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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
Allen will be arraigned Monday on charges, including assault of a federal officer and discharging a firearm in an attempt to kill a federal officer.
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Christopher Cann, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
But in discharging this function, poets are in danger of slighting another imperative, namely, to redress poetry as poetry, to set it up as its own category, an eminence established and a pressure exercised by distinctly linguistic means.
—Nick Laird, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
Batteries are a linchpin for unlocking solar and wind energy’s full potential by soaking up excess green energy and then discharging it when the wind isn’t blowing or the sun isn’t shining.
—Mark Chediak, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
Since only a small percentage of people appeal their denials, insurers likely have savings in the short term, though those may not last if people experience complications from discharging too early, Fox said.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
Dib was also convicted on Tuesday of first- and second-degree assault, two counts of unlawful use of a weapon, two counts of recklessly endangering another person and discharging a firearm within city limits, the release states.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
According to the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office, Michael Tyrone Bowers III is charged with discharging a firearm from a vehicle, discharging a firearm in/at a building and two counts of felony firearm.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
The suit accuses the company of illegally discharging pollutants into Mission Bay in violation of the federal Clean Water Act and the park’s permit.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
The conductive patterns act as electrodes, enabling ions to gather and release quickly during charging and discharging.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
Christopher Cann, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
But in discharging this function, poets are in danger of slighting another imperative, namely, to redress poetry as poetry, to set it up as its own category, an eminence established and a pressure exercised by distinctly linguistic means.
—Nick Laird, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
Batteries are a linchpin for unlocking solar and wind energy’s full potential by soaking up excess green energy and then discharging it when the wind isn’t blowing or the sun isn’t shining.
—Mark Chediak, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
Since only a small percentage of people appeal their denials, insurers likely have savings in the short term, though those may not last if people experience complications from discharging too early, Fox said.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
Dib was also convicted on Tuesday of first- and second-degree assault, two counts of unlawful use of a weapon, two counts of recklessly endangering another person and discharging a firearm within city limits, the release states.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
According to the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office, Michael Tyrone Bowers III is charged with discharging a firearm from a vehicle, discharging a firearm in/at a building and two counts of felony firearm.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
The suit accuses the company of illegally discharging pollutants into Mission Bay in violation of the federal Clean Water Act and the park’s permit.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
The conductive patterns act as electrodes, enabling ions to gather and release quickly during charging and discharging.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discharging
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Loop initiates Wex as buy Loop said in its initiation of Wex t hat the fin tech company is firing on all cylinders.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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With numerous baseball clubs firing managers amidst slow starts to the 2026 season, the Mets are now on the clock.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Nataliia had gone to the bus station, where soldiers were spraying foam to contain the nuclear fallout, and to the hospital, where men in white coats were unloading victims on stretchers from the backs of ambulances.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Hauler has no cab (essentially a self-driving platform) and is designed for 40-foot and 53-foot shipping containers and runs dock-to-dock—unloading at the destination rather than dropping a trailer and leaving.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Talking about more than academics, Joyce said CLC’s project to build the Advanced Technology Center in Gurnee, teaching skills for well-paying jobs and a major expansion to the Waukegan campus have made a difference in helping to build the workforce.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Lawyers who represent Silicon Valley’s biggest AI firms are paying attention.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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Kerr’s motion offense helped the Warriors become a dynasty by freeing up all-time great jumpshooters Curry and Klay Thompson, but some in the organization believe the offensive attack is too open to 3-point variance, according to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne and Anthony Slater.—
Michael Nowels,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Ultimately, this synergy drives higher ROI while freeing teams from tedious administrative tasks to focus on high-level strategy and end-to-end execution.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
23 Apr. 2026
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On the ceiling, where the nave and transept intersect, there will be a depiction of the Holy Spirit as a dove with radiating light and flames.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
26 Apr. 2026
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What emotion is radiating from the walls?—
Avery Newmark,
AJC.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Also, the Spurs are due for shooting regression from deep, whereas the Blazers have gotten unlucky from 3-point range.—
Geoff Clark OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Cade Cunningham is shooting under 43% from the field and has a whopping 27 turnovers through four games.—
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
28 Apr. 2026
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This would be achieved by making the flying experience less like an airplane and more like an automobile, including replacing mechanical control linkages with fly-by-wire systems, even removing the traditional rudder pedals.—
David Szondy
April 25,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2026
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Experts recommend removing outdated tags before each trip and using airline apps or tracking devices for better visibility.—
Joey Skladany,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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Driven by blunt ideology rather than the reality of balancing harms, Font and Putnam-Hornstein advance a flawed and damaging premise that child safety requires normalizing and regularizing family separation.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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While earlier balancing machines—like those inspired by Segway—relied purely on wheels, modern humanoids have leaned toward human-like limbs.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Discharging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discharging. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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