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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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Once again, yet another bill was passed through the House via use of a discharge petition, in which 218 signatories to a petition can force a floor vote on a bill.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 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

"The last of the vessels that loaded jet fuel and passed the Strait of Hormuz will discharge into Europe this week," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 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

“The plan right now is to discharge you Thursday, Craig, and I’ll be here to talk to you on Wednesday, all right?”

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




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