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.
—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
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.—
Matt Parrott,
Arkansas Online,
21 June 2026
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Tehran insists that the deal’s implementation start with a cessation of all fighting — including between Israel and Hezbollah.—
Victoria Eastwood,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
Noun
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Pugh-Banks secured three individual gold medals, claiming gold in the all-around final and on the vault and floor exercise, the latter ending in a tie.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Other than Bonnie having a new bestie and Buzz and Jessie getting married, the status quo is essentially unchanged, in contrast to the way the last two installments shook things up in a massive way with their endings.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
Noun
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Road blockades have caused shortages of food, fuel and medical supplies in parts of the country and ground the economy to a halt over the past 50 days.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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The ceasefire in the MOU extends to a halt in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, requiring Israel to withdraw from Lebanon under a final deal that Trump hopes to reach within 60 days.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Four hours later, the Red Sox reached the end of yet another lackluster performance in a 6-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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By the end of the night, Messi would once again pass Mbappé on that all-time scoring list.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
Noun
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By the time the season reaches its conclusion, Lestat is still larger than life.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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At the same time, progressive and labor groups that often find themselves at odds with the Chamber are avoiding jumping to conclusions, saying the move speaks more to the group’s quest for relevance than Becerra’s politics.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2026
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“Discontinuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discontinuation. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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