decommission
verb
de·com·mis·sion
ˌdē-kə-ˈmi-shən 
decommissioned; decommissioning; decommissions
: to remove (something, such as a ship or a nuclear power plant) from service
Examples of decommission in a Sentence
Several military bases are scheduled to be decommissioned.
The government is decommissioning the nuclear power plant.
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The purchase — a decades-long effort by the district — will ensure that water will continue to flow west past the plant tucked into Glenwood Canyon and downstream to the towns, farms and others who rely on the Colorado River even if the century-old power plant were decommissioned.
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Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 2 July 2025
The nonprofit says Dohn bought decommissioned Metro buses in the fall of 2023 without approval from the state or its sponsor and decorated the buses with the school’s colors and logo.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Since 1993, more than 95 tunnels have been found and decommissioned in the San Diego area, according to the Border Patrol.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
This is possibly its final sea voyage, as the Nimitz is scheduled to be decommissioned in 2026.
—Danielle Wallace , Liz Friden, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2025
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Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 2 July 2025
The nonprofit says Dohn bought decommissioned Metro buses in the fall of 2023 without approval from the state or its sponsor and decorated the buses with the school’s colors and logo.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Since 1993, more than 95 tunnels have been found and decommissioned in the San Diego area, according to the Border Patrol.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
This is possibly its final sea voyage, as the Nimitz is scheduled to be decommissioned in 2026.
—Danielle Wallace , Liz Friden, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for decommission
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“Decommission.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decommission. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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decommission
verb
de·com·mis·sion
ˌdē-kə-ˈmish-ən
: to remove (as a ship) from use or service
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