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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Mike Winters, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
The phaseout takes place at a rate of 20% for each additional dollar of income.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoma Voice, 17 Feb. 2026
The tax break starts to phase out, or get smaller, when earnings exceed $150,000 for single filers or $300,000 for joint filers.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
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Noun
For married couples filing jointly, the phaseout begins at $200,000 and ends at $250,000, per the IRS.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
The phaseout takes place at a rate of 20% for each additional dollar of income.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Verb
Jett is one of three proponents of an initiative petition, State Question 843, that seeks to gradually phase out property taxes for those with a homestead exemption.
—Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoma Voice, 17 Feb. 2026
The tax break starts to phase out, or get smaller, when earnings exceed $150,000 for single filers or $300,000 for joint filers.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Phaseout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phaseout. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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