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discontinued

adjective

dis·​con·​tin·​ued ˌdis-kən-ˈtin-(ˌ)yüd How to pronounce discontinued (audio)
Synonyms of discontinuednext
: no longer produced or provided
a discontinued product/service
Some of these PC's are surprisingly good. Others are cobbled together from discontinued parts.Peter H. Lewis
The suits ask that the insurers pay civil penalties and resume discontinued coverage.Time

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LuxExperience recently signed an agreement to sell the assets of The Outnet, which is now classified as a discontinued operation. David Moin, Footwear News, 19 Nov. 2025 Avelo Airlines is adding nonstop flights to Chicago at Concord-Padgett Regional Airport and is bringing back a discontinued route to Nashville this winter, the budget carrier announced this week. Chase Jordan november 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 Nov. 2025 Overall, the agreements attempt to preserve Tri-City’s basic services and secure cash for maintenance and expansion under Sharp management, though restoration of discontinued labor and delivery services is not guaranteed. Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Nov. 2025 From boutique-only editions to discontinued grails, the watches on offer reflect knowledge and intent. Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for discontinued

Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of discontinued was in 1886

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“Discontinued.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discontinued. Accessed 7 Dec. 2025.

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