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discharge

[dis-chahrj, dis-chahrj, dis-chahrj] / dɪsˈtʃɑrdʒ, ˈdɪs tʃɑrdʒ, dɪsˈtʃɑrdʒ /


NOUN
detonation, especially of a weapon
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NOUN
act or instance of unloading
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disburdening emptying unburdening unlading
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NOUN
full payment of debt
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VERB
detonate a weapon
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VERB
fully pay or settle debt
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VERB
dismiss a legal or legislative process
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Example Sentences

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After she suffered complications, she went to a county hospital, and following her discharge, a health care provider tipped off local law enforcement.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

"We demonstrated a device that can be charged, store that energy and then discharge it," Gómez said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

The facility, Essayli said, had a non-death discharge rate of about 85%, nearly five times the national average.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Its engineers add a binding agent—secret though widely available, they say—to keep the balls in shape during the discharge and recharge process.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

“Of course”—J/C gestures to us—“it’s a lot better when you have family support. They want to make sure they discharge you into a safe environment. I don’t have that.”

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini