phase·out
ˈfāz-ˌau̇t 
: a gradual stopping (as in operations or production) : a closing down by phases
phased out; phasing out; phases out
: to discontinue the practice, production, or use of by phases
: to stop production or operation by phases
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Annie Nova, CNBC, 29 Nov. 2025
And the threats to the sector may also be overstated: Details of the South Korean phaseout of biomass subsidies have not yet been released, despite being announced in February.
—Nithin Coca, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Dec. 2025
That tax raised $35 million in its final year under Mayor Rahm Emanuel, who phased out the head tax starting in 2012, calling it a job killer.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
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Noun
For married couples filing jointly, the phaseout begins at $170,000.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 29 Nov. 2025
And the threats to the sector may also be overstated: Details of the South Korean phaseout of biomass subsidies have not yet been released, despite being announced in February.
—Nithin Coca, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
Bluesign System Partner companies are required to phase out the use of PP in denim finishing by the end of 2025.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Dec. 2025
That tax raised $35 million in its final year under Mayor Rahm Emanuel, who phased out the head tax starting in 2012, calling it a job killer.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
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“Phaseout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phaseout. Accessed 10 Dec. 2025.
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