as in cessation
the stopping of a process or activity
discontinuation of treatment would almost certainly result in a reappearance of the cancer
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Recent Examples of discontinuation
Suddenly discontinuing these medications may trigger what is known as antidepressant discontinuation syndrome.
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Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
These effects are generally reversible upon discontinuation, but the decision should always be made in consultation with a doctor.
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Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
Participants were evaluated before and after two weeks of using the reminders, and again one week after discontinuation.
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Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
And while data about discontinuation and long-term use is somewhat unsettled, researchers are uniform in their view that longer treatment duration yields better outcomes.
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Lev Facher,
STAT,
10 June 2026
Siegel points out that the lower 4 mg retatrutide dose yielded a 19 percent body weight reduction, with a significantly lower rate of discontinuation, suggesting this may be a more tolerable option for many.
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Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
8 June 2026
The high discontinuation rate, with more than 40% of patients reporting vomiting, might limit the drug's commercial potential as a treatment for obesity or those suffering from fatty liver disease, the analysts added.
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Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
From a clinical perspective, abrupt discontinuation of regular medication can carry risks.
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Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
In February, Reuters, which first reported the discontinuation of the tool this week, cited Starbucks sources who said the app often miscounted or mislabeled items, failing to identify the presence of bottles on shelves.
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Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
These effects are generally reversible upon discontinuation, but the decision should always be made in consultation with a doctor.
—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
Participants were evaluated before and after two weeks of using the reminders, and again one week after discontinuation.
—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
And while data about discontinuation and long-term use is somewhat unsettled, researchers are uniform in their view that longer treatment duration yields better outcomes.
—
Lev Facher,
STAT,
10 June 2026
Siegel points out that the lower 4 mg retatrutide dose yielded a 19 percent body weight reduction, with a significantly lower rate of discontinuation, suggesting this may be a more tolerable option for many.
—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
8 June 2026
The high discontinuation rate, with more than 40% of patients reporting vomiting, might limit the drug's commercial potential as a treatment for obesity or those suffering from fatty liver disease, the analysts added.
—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
From a clinical perspective, abrupt discontinuation of regular medication can carry risks.
—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
In February, Reuters, which first reported the discontinuation of the tool this week, cited Starbucks sources who said the app often miscounted or mislabeled items, failing to identify the presence of bottles on shelves.
—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discontinuation
Noun
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Starting an exercise program, eating better, smoking cessation -- these are all examples of behaviors that require serious commitment to implement and maintain.
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Tehran insists that the deal’s implementation start with a cessation of all fighting — including between Israel and Hezbollah.
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But this Powerball story has a sad ending.
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The crowd of 42,056 was poised for another wacky Cubs-Brewers ending, though most of those who stuck around seemed to be road-tripping Cubs fans.
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Gulf primary bond issuance came to an abrupt halt in the wake of the conflict, with corporate and sovereign bond yields jumping as geopolitical tensions escalated.
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Wrangling my emotions became the difference between sputtering to a halt and moving forward.
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By spinning off its freight unit, the remaining FedEx is focused on parcel and logistics services, while emphasizing higher-margin end markets.
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England won five corners in the additional 6 minutes at the end.
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Additional findings could change investigators' conclusions.
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The sequence in which Carmy tries to talk Richie down from a panic attack feels equally dynamic and alive right to its conclusion — when Carmy pretends they’ve gotten locked in, just as Carmy once was, to mess with Richie’s head.
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“Discontinuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discontinuation. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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