How to Use discontinue in a Sentence

discontinue

verb
  • They are planning to discontinue bus service between the two towns.
  • The company has announced that the current model will be discontinued next year.
  • She chose to discontinue her studies.
  • He discontinued his visits to the psychiatrist.
  • Those are discontinued and there's no plan to bring them back.
    Jens Meiners, Car and Driver, 10 Apr. 2020
  • Alas, the brand discontinued the whole line.
    Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2026
  • There won’t be any more like them; the model is discontinued.
    Joel Selvin, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Nov. 2023
  • They were discontinued the next year.
    Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Jan. 2026
  • Restaurants discontinued some menu items and cut jobs.
    St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
  • The rear-wheel drive option has been discontinued.
    James Raia, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
  • Though they’ve been discontinued, they’ve not been forgotten by the fans who still miss them.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
  • The event has since discontinued.
    Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Dec. 2025
  • The line was discontinued by the end of the 1970s.
    Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
  • The brand discontinued the Zone in June.
    James Peckham, PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
  • At that time, service between the two cities was discontinued.
    Randy McCrory Vintage Bentonville, arkansasonline.com, 1 Feb. 2024
  • Many of the items included in the sale have been discontinued, making this your last chance to get them.
    Clint Davis, Peoplemag, 1 July 2024
  • The jerseys replace the red uniform top that was discontinued for this year.
    Evan Grant, Dallas News, 17 Apr. 2023
  • Sometimes, though, the iconic brand decides to discontinue a shade to make room for more hues.
    Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026
  • All of the pieces are overstocked, discontinued, and end-of-season, so this is your last chance to get your hands on them.
    Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The treats customers love (and some that have been discontinued) can now be prepared in the comfort of your own home.
    Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 18 Oct. 2023
  • Back in Colorado, the young teenager has no plans to discontinue meds.
    New York Times, 9 July 2022
  • Three krewes discontinue their parades in protest of the push to integrate.
    CNN, 6 Mar. 2022
  • But then in his junior year, the Navy discontinued the program.
    Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 22 Oct. 2025
  • The original sheet set is discontinued, but there's still the deluxe set, though it's sold out and on waitlist right now.
    Nena Farrell, WIRED, 21 Jan. 2025
  • Coors Light was first brewed in 1941 but was soon discontinued.
    Peter Burke, Fox News, 18 Jan. 2025
  • The basic plan has been discontinued.
    Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
  • At the same time, a popular brand was discontinued, and there are now supply chain issues.
    Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
  • The model he has was discontinued, so Ford tried for years to find a replacement seat, to no avail.
    Daysia Tolentino, EW.com, 24 Aug. 2025
  • Since this scent is discontinued, Pagel says to opt for a white floral bouquet scent instead.
    Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
  • How frequently are new products added and old ones discontinued?
    Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026

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