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
Karen Cicero, Parents, 21 Dec. 2025
Europe's lofty plan to phase out the sale of internal combustion engine (ICE) cars by 2035 – which was laid out back in 2022 after tense negotiations – now seems all but dead.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 20 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
Then, at subsequent meals, increase the portion of the new food and phase out the follow-up food.
—Karen Cicero, Parents, 21 Dec. 2025
Europe's lofty plan to phase out the sale of internal combustion engine (ICE) cars by 2035 – which was laid out back in 2022 after tense negotiations – now seems all but dead.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 20 Dec. 2025
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“Phaseout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phaseout. Accessed 25 Dec. 2025.
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