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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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She said concerns included delays in hospital discharge because care packages were unavailable, long waits for support at home, reduced care provision and difficulties accessing services in rural areas.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

Vizirenko said he isn’t seeking a medical discharge despite his injuries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

If vessels have been waiting outside the Persian Gulf, there could be a surge in traffic, creating delays at loading and discharge terminals, he noted.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026

She said around seven patients were impacted and had nowhere to go after their discharge, because their houses had burned down.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

A cab rolled up to discharge a passenger and I was about to take it when the woman came up the stairs and stopped before me, smiling.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison




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