discharged

verb

past tense of discharge
1
as in fired
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 unloaded
to empty or rid of cargo docks for discharging containerships

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3
as in paid
to give what is owed for discharge a debt in full

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4
as in released
to set free (as from slavery or confinement) discharged the prisoners upon the signing of the peace treaty

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5
as in radiated
to throw or give off the mighty river discharges its waters into the ocean

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6
as in blasted
to cause a weapon to release a missile with great force felt a strong recoil as the rifle discharged

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as in dismissed
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 discharged Student loan forgiveness programs haven't disappeared, but the route to having your loan balances discharged looks different now. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 These systems release large amounts of hot exhaust, representing energy that can potentially be recovered rather than simply discharged. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026 One was expected to possibly be discharged Wednesday night, while the other was being admitted for observation. — Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026 Any remaining student loan balance can be discharged after the borrower has made 120 qualifying payments (and those payments don’t have to be consecutive). — Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Jurors on Tuesday also found true allegations that Atkins personally used and discharged a firearm during the crime. — City News Service, Daily News, 18 Aug. 2026 Less than 24 hours after Claire was discharged, however, Lilyana began experiencing severe pain of her own. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026 After five days in the ICU, he was discharged, but was then readmitted less than 24 hours later due to a seizure. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Aug. 2026 Clancy also went to the Women & Infants Hospital in Rhode Island for treatment, but she was discharged. — Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discharged
  1. fired
  2. unloaded
  3. paid
  4. released
  5. radiated
  6. dismissed
  7. met
  8. freed
Verb
  • The return also shows DePaul paid a $863,500 buyout last fiscal cycle to former head men’s basketball Tony Stubblefield, who was fired in early 2024 after less than three seasons on the job.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Protesters gathered in Tiananmen Square, their numbers building over several weeks until June 4, when People’s Liberation Army troops fired on them.
    — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of fired
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  • Two batters later, Seiya Suzuki unloaded a three-run home run to left field that was the difference.
    — Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Once unloaded, that flour went on pallets and was stored in the warehouse and then loaded on ships to be sent overseas.
    — DP Opinion, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of unloaded
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  • For Medicare patients, doctors are paid an additional 6% of the drug’s average price for each infusion.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The valuation of Fernandez is entirely justifiable within the context of the huge fees paid by several Premier League clubs, and specifically City, for high-level central midfielders this summer.
    — Liam Twomey, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of paid
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  • Hernandez was released the same day on a $50,000 personal recognizance bond with certain conditions, including not to operate any boats or vessels.
    — Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • After being jailed, Frederick Spears posted bond and was released.
    — Doug Myers, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of released
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  • The extended chords radiated color, but despite the influence of hip-hop and video-game music, the playing felt less mischievous than relentlessly mechanical.
    — Rae-Aila Crumble, Pitchfork, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Gomez radiated in another stunning look for a Rare Beginnings campaign video.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 28 July 2026
Definition of radiated
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  • But the fate of Mangione’s state case, set to go to trial next month, now hangs in the balance as his attorneys seek to get second-degree murder and weapons charges dismissed over double jeopardy protections.
    — Kara Scannell, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
  • All six defendants initially faced torture charges that were dismissed.
    — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of dismissed
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  • As the court met Monday on Yabloko’s appeal, the party’s supporters gathered outside the courthouse and Russian media reported that several dozen people were detained.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Collins tried earlier this summer to get Fishback booted from the ballot, alleging Fishback had not met the state's seven-year minimum residency requirement.
    — Caroline Linton, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
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  • The bodies of two Belgian climbers who disappeared in the Swiss Alps 34 years ago have been found, freed from the melting Trift Glacier, police said Wednesday.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • While Nikki is freed from Bear’s original wish, she’s left with all of the horrors that came from it — including the deaths of her friends, by her hands.
    — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026
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