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discontinuation

noun

Definition of discontinuationnext
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 In fact, long-term discontinuation of nicotine use is associated with better mental health and well-being. — Hasmeena Kathuria, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026 The automaker does not have any sedans in its American lineup following the discontinuation of several impactful car models. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 In addition to the pickup truck issues, Ford said its sales have been impacted by the discontinuation of two vehicles earlier this year that makes comparisons harder to meet as well as planned lower sales to daily rental fleets. — Michael Wayland, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026 Semaglutide’s label instructs discontinuation at least two months before a planned pregnancy. — Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 The two schools have combined to win 22 national championships and produce 15 Heisman Trophy winners, and the discontinuation prompted consternation on both sides. — ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026 This was primarily put down to synergies of €120M, including the impact of Showmax’s discontinuation. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 July 2026 Almost immediately after the program’s discontinuation was announced, Chuck Elliott received a call from Bill Newlands. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 July 2026 Antipsychotic discontinuation in schizophrenia carries a steep relapse risk. — Sunny Patel, STAT, 17 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discontinuation
  1. cessation
  2. ending
  3. halt
  4. end
  5. conclusion
Noun
  • For men, cessation of heavy drinking means having no more than four standard drinks on a single day or 14 drinks weekly, and for women, maximum three drinks on one day or seven drinks weekly, the authors wrote.
    — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026
  • But that was wartime—and the cessation of hostilities generated new complexities.
    — Scott W. Stern, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of cessation
Noun
  • The former great Herald publisher Dave Lawrence called me about my career and its ending.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Lunch hour has its beginning and its ending, and somehow the whole teeming chaos of midcentury Midtown must be crammed within it, before the hour slams shut.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of ending
Noun
  • And yet that life seems to have come to a halt for Elif, a respected poet who’s been stuck in a rut for a long time.
    — Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered a halt on all environmental permits for data centers.
    — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of halt
Noun
  • Throughout the performance, Seth Rogen, Andrew Watt and Sombr made cameos before the two-song spectacular came to an end.
    — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Circ has said construction of the French facility is expected to be completed by the end of 2028, with the company targeting the use of its recycled polyester in Primark products from 2029.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of end
Noun
  • But to jump to conclusions that the intent of this celebration was to drink alcohol and specifically beer was a leap.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • When the system is uncertain, the case can be escalated rather than forcing a binary conclusion.
    — Arpan Saxena, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of conclusion

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“Discontinuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discontinuation. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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