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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Susan Tompor, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Attached to all the new provisions are phaseouts that begin at different income levels.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
Lisa Jhung, Outside, 9 Feb. 2026
Senate President Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, said phasing out taxes for people who live in their homes would hurt schools, farmers, county government, renters, landlords and businesses.
—Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoma Voice, 9 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The phaseout takes place at a rate of 20% for each additional dollar of income.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Attached to all the new provisions are phaseouts that begin at different income levels.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
The first generation of step-in bindings from other brands, like Shimano, K2, and Burton, had also phased out, and everyone was riding two-strap bindings.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside, 9 Feb. 2026
Senate President Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, said phasing out taxes for people who live in their homes would hurt schools, farmers, county government, renters, landlords and businesses.
—Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoma Voice, 9 Feb. 2026
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“Phaseout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phaseout. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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