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discharges

  • plural
    of discharge.
    discharge
    verb (used with object)
    to relieve of a charge or load; unload.
  • present tense form
    of discharge (3rd person singular).
    discharge
    verb (used with object)
    to relieve of a charge or load; unload.

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Thames Water has faced intense criticism for several years over failures to prevent sewage discharges and leaks.

From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026

France has reduced output at its nuclear reactors, because the rivers where it discharges water used to cool the reactors are already too hot.

From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026

As the medical director of hospital operations, Dr. Pappas used AI to tackle the inefficient management of admissions, discharges and transfers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026

Sewage discharges, runoff of fertilisers and manures from farms and wastewater from industry can all increase nutrient levels in rivers and estuaries.

From BBC ● May 2, 2026

The doctor finally discharges Alan after almost a week.

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell