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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Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 14 July 2025
The phaseouts may also play a role in reducing abuse.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
Susan Tompor, USA Today, 21 July 2025
Food giants such as Kraft Heinz, General Mills, and Nestlé have all agreed to phase out artificial dyes from their products.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 18 July 2025
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Noun
Savings from the phaseouts are expected to be reallocated toward English language education and assimilation programs.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 14 July 2025
The phaseouts may also play a role in reducing abuse.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
Verb
When your income climbs above the threshold, the deduction phases out at a rate of 6%.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 21 July 2025
Food giants such as Kraft Heinz, General Mills, and Nestlé have all agreed to phase out artificial dyes from their products.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 18 July 2025
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“Phaseout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phaseout. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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