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discontinuation

noun

Definition of discontinuationnext
as in cessation
the stopping of a process or activity discontinuation of treatment would almost certainly result in a reappearance of the cancer

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Recent Examples of discontinuation The automaker does not have any sedans in its American lineup following the discontinuation of several impactful car models. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 In addition to the pickup truck issues, Ford said its sales have been impacted by the discontinuation of two vehicles earlier this year that makes comparisons harder to meet as well as planned lower sales to daily rental fleets. — Michael Wayland, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026 Semaglutide’s label instructs discontinuation at least two months before a planned pregnancy. — Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 The two schools have combined to win 22 national championships and produce 15 Heisman Trophy winners, and the discontinuation prompted consternation on both sides. — ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026 This was primarily put down to synergies of €120M, including the impact of Showmax’s discontinuation. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 July 2026 Almost immediately after the program’s discontinuation was announced, Chuck Elliott received a call from Bill Newlands. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 July 2026 Antipsychotic discontinuation in schizophrenia carries a steep relapse risk. — Sunny Patel, STAT, 17 July 2026 The most common side effects were diarrhea and dizziness, while serious side effects and treatment discontinuations occurred at rates similar to those in the placebo group. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 16 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discontinuation
  1. cessation
  2. ending
  3. halt
  4. end
  5. conclusion
Noun
  • But that was wartime—and the cessation of hostilities generated new complexities.
    — Scott W. Stern, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026
  • There were also successful campaigns in Colorado and other states to increase the price of tobacco, a policy move proven to reduce smoking in adults and youth and fund prevention and cessation efforts.
    — Susan Morrisey, STAT, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of cessation
Noun
  • At a low point, the twist ending of Remember Me was that 9/11 killed Robert Pattinson.
    — Darren Franich, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026
  • This one doesn’t have quite as happy of an ending, especially for one of the women involved.
    — Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of ending
Noun
  • The motions precede understanding as the lines perpetually reverse, halt, and cascade toward discovery—more scar, than solution.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Ultimately, Cramer said his conversations at Dreamforce left him confident the industry has time to address AI’s risks without bringing development to a halt.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of halt
Noun
  • But Vicki’s insufferable attitude is nothing compared to Lisa’s selfishness by the end of the episode.
    — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Underwood went 12-of-22 passing for 170 yards and gifted Western Michigan 3 points at the end of the first half.
    — Austin Meek, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of end
Noun
  • That didn’t stop more controversy from falling on the conference’s doorstep Saturday night, when one more play produced a conclusion that will likely be talked about for decades.
    — Austin Meek, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • That’s the conclusion the two seem to have come to, especially after the fireman Rosie has her current hopes pinned on asks her out to a fancy dinner date, only to stand her up.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of conclusion

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“Discontinuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discontinuation. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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