discharging

verb

Definition of dischargingnext
present participle of discharge
1
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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5
as in radiating
to throw or give off the mighty river discharges its waters into the ocean

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

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7
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 Synonyms for discharging
  1. firing
  2. paying
  3. freeing
  4. radiating
  5. shooting
  6. removing
  7. balancing
  8. releasing
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  • Consequently, emergency back-up was requested, a dart-firing stun gun was effectively deployed, and the defendant was arrested without any further incident.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Your cordless Magic Wand harnesses AC power from the wall before firing it out in 8 vibration styles.
    Beekman 1802, refinery29.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of firing
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  • Rhonda Sutton, who worked for Jingle this year, shared online that the missing paycheck has left her worried about paying rent.
    Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The price Xi’s China is paying is deflation.
    William Pesek, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of paying
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  • On the cleaning front, waiter robots will assist staff in their daily tasks freeing them up to focus on more complex tasks.
    Kevin Rozario, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • These systems include modules that automatically navigate drones through jamming-intensive environments, freeing pilots to focus on targeting.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of freeing
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  • Those affected may have chronic low back pain, stiffness, and radiating pain into the buttocks or legs, aggravated by activities that involve bending or lifting.
    Sarah Jividen, Health, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Beyond the dust of Liverpool’s dock road and the huge lorries rolling in and out of the city’s port, the glass panels of Everton’s new home at the Bramley-Moore Dock sparkle impressively, radiating ambition.
    Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of radiating
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  • Mangione, 26, is accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan on December 4.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This outburst ejects powerful jets, seen as filaments shooting out from the binary system, forming loops and trails as the plasma emerges in streamers.
    Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2024
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  • Start by removing the old hardware using a screwdriver, saving the screws if needed, and clean the surface to remove any residue.
    Perri Ormont Blumberg, Architectural Digest, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The acids in toner can also act as chemical exfoliants, removing any extra dead skin cells or other debris that might build up.
    Amanda Svachula, Health, 27 Dec. 2024
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  • At the same time, record global temperatures and California’s aggressive regulatory actions served as stark reminders of the urgency of balancing energy growth with sustainability.
    Robert Rapier, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In an interview with the Orlando Sentinel, JJ shared his approach to balancing family life and his career.
    Yasmin Garaad, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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  • Morgan Wallen treated his fans to a New Year's Eve surprise by releasing a new song.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
  • After releasing their independent debut record in 1987, Jane’s released their major label debut, Nothing’s Shocking, in 1988.
    Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of releasing
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