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discharged

[dis-chahrjd, dis-chahrjd] / ˈdɪs tʃɑrdʒd, dɪsˈtʃɑrdʒd /
ADJECTIVE
dismissed
Synonyms
STRONGEST
fired freed laid-off released sacked
STRONG
axed canned ejected expelled furloughed ousted recalled replaced
WEAK
let go sent away sent home
ADJECTIVE
fulfilled
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accomplished
STRONG
achieved done performed

Example Sentences

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He also said that in the hospital, doctors asked what he planned to do after he was discharged.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

NHS England reported that the service had safely discharged thousands of patients home to their families ahead of Christmas, despite the strike action.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

After she was discharged from the hospital, the pain became more acute and Rachel developed the symptoms of a fever.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Scotland and Wales have a target that 95% of patients are to be seen, admitted, transferred, or discharged within four hours of arrival at an emergency department.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

A couple of people who I already can’t remember were discharged a few days ago.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman