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as in dismissal
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 execution
the doing of an action
aided in the discharge of his duties by a capable assistant
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as in to fire
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 to release
to set free (as from slavery or confinement)
discharged the prisoners upon the signing of the peace treaty
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as in to cast
to throw or give off
the mighty river discharges its waters into the ocean
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as in to sack
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 discharge
Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
The battery retained over 96 percent of its capacity after 1,300 charge-discharge cycles when paired with a standard cathode.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Micah’s 8-year-old daughter was discharged from the hospital, the sheriff’s office said, Fox affiliate KSTU reported.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
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Noun
What Happens Next The Department of Education said most loan discharges will be processed within two weeks after October 21.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
The battery retained over 96 percent of its capacity after 1,300 charge-discharge cycles when paired with a standard cathode.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
The eel modulates discharge strength and timing like a taser with multiple settings.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Micah’s 8-year-old daughter was discharged from the hospital, the sheriff’s office said, Fox affiliate KSTU reported.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discharge
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Additionally, the school did not give Lea 180 days notice of her firing, as outlined in her employment agreement, according to the lawsuit.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
21 Oct. 2025
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His firing is the latest sign that the easy times for US CEOs are quickly drawing to a close.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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The shutdown has stopped the release of economic data including regular reports like the weekly initial jobless claims.—
Sean Conlon,Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
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The release noted terrain in the area can be rugged and steep and cautioned visitors to stay a safe distance from the edge.—
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
20 Oct. 2025
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Janssen’s dismissal flipped the script.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Bolton’s team is likely to seek dismissal or suppression of materials, arguing political motivation and lack of intent, while the Justice Department pushes to protect classified details.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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And, as shown by the grim pictures of public executions this week, further breakdown in law and order hangs over everything.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
19 Oct. 2025
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Since the state resumed executions last year following an involuntary 13-year pause due to trouble obtaining lethal injection drugs, four inmates have selected lethal injection and two have died by firing squad.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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Dominik Szoboszlai, who was asked to play deeper alongside Jones, capped a sensational display by firing home their fifth goal from 20 yards out after Cody Gakpo had netted for the third successive game.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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The 23-year-old came into the league as the consensus top pick in last year’s draft but struggled as a rookie, in a season which saw the Bears fire their head coach Matt Eberflus following a disastrous Thanksgiving Day loss.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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In some cases, aircraft crews unloaded aid in near-darkness, refueled and immediately switched to evacuation runs.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Karl pitched it to Baez, who, while running to his right, unloaded a pass downfield to English.—
Andrew Cornelius,
Twin Cities,
16 Oct. 2025
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The Lowdown is paying tribute to its late star, Graham Greene.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
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Their separation came five years after the couple were entangled in the Operation Varsity Blues scandal, pleading guilty to wire and mail fraud related to paying hundreds of thousands in bribes to get their daughters into the University of Southern California.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Lightning looms as winds threaten to push the tower over, but somehow the rescue team frees him from the wreckage to safety.—
Bryan West,
Nashville Tennessean,
18 Oct. 2025
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The organization, which relies almost entirely on donations and volunteer fosters, is also calling attention to the overcrowding at local shelters and encourages people to adopt or foster animals to free up space, so more animals like Xiao Mao can get help.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Discharge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discharge. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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