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
This isn’t 2020-style speculation but more of a reaction to the discontinuation news.
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Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2026
Arizona lawmakers have approved legislation that would formalize a new rounding system for cash purchases after the discontinuation of the penny last year.
—Helen Rummel, AZCentral.com, 3 Mar. 2026
The bill would address the recent discontinuation of the 1-cent coin by allowing retailers to round up or down to the nearest nickel or dime on cash transactions and requiring government units to round down when collecting cash taxes or fees.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 26 Feb. 2026
Three years after discontinuation, the little device that changed the way people listen to music is finding a second life.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 23 Feb. 2026
That’s despite high rates of drug discontinuation followed by weight regain.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 19 Feb. 2026
On the other hand, the new Model S still has plenty to offer before its discontinuation.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Upon discontinuation of the magnesium laxatives, her anemia improved.
—Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 4 Feb. 2026
Phase 3, a large-scale study for which couples are recruited, will further assess pregnancy prevention as well as when fertility returns after discontinuation.
—Ana Castelain, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2026
Arizona lawmakers have approved legislation that would formalize a new rounding system for cash purchases after the discontinuation of the penny last year.
—Helen Rummel, AZCentral.com, 3 Mar. 2026
The bill would address the recent discontinuation of the 1-cent coin by allowing retailers to round up or down to the nearest nickel or dime on cash transactions and requiring government units to round down when collecting cash taxes or fees.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 26 Feb. 2026
Three years after discontinuation, the little device that changed the way people listen to music is finding a second life.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 23 Feb. 2026
That’s despite high rates of drug discontinuation followed by weight regain.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 19 Feb. 2026
On the other hand, the new Model S still has plenty to offer before its discontinuation.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Upon discontinuation of the magnesium laxatives, her anemia improved.
—Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 4 Feb. 2026
Phase 3, a large-scale study for which couples are recruited, will further assess pregnancy prevention as well as when fertility returns after discontinuation.
—Ana Castelain, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discontinuation
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In effect, the strait has turned into a parking lot, with an almost complete cessation of ships going through, experts and marine traffic monitoring services say.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Furthermore, the sudden cessation of flow in the pipeline triggers transient pressure surges, known as water-hammer effects, which propagate as high-velocity shockwaves through the fluid column.—
Siddharth Misra,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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The family’s ice cream venture started in 2019 as a sweet ending to their educational farm tours, part of their efforts to advocate for Florida dairy.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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In a signal of how much pressure there was to do right by the beloved fictional couple, four endings were written and filmed.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Traffic through the critical waterway has since ground to a near halt, with vessels being attacked and insurers dropping maritime coverage.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Tanker traffic has ground to a near halt, 20% of global supply has been paralyzed, and the old-world energy order has been shaken.—
Siddharth Misra,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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In the end, Democratic voters appeared to side with Talarico’s argument that winning in Texas would require not only energizing the base but also persuading voters who have grown uncomfortable with Republican leadership.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
4 Mar. 2026
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On the highest end of the balance spectrum, 665,000 accounts ended last year with balances of $1 million or more, up from 537,000 in 2024.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Armed with lanterns, loyalty, and very little logic, these unlikely heroes blunder their way to a happy conclusion for all.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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Per tradition, the Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball team’s six seniors will speak to the fans at the conclusion of Saturday’s regular-season finale at Allen Fieldhouse.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Discontinuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discontinuation. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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