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
The settlement allows for the possibility of court hearings that might lead to the discontinuation of the injunctive relief portion.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Jan. 2026
The prosecutors said the discontinuation of the investigation upon the payment was authorized under German criminal law.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
Previous discussions on the platform included pleas for Mars to revive the Simply Caramel version, after its discontinuation in 2023.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025
The discontinuation of the USCIS grants jeopardized the support of four federally funded citizenship and immigration services programs in Rhode Island that helped lawful permanent residents go through the naturalization process.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 13 Dec. 2025
In 1930, the Plaza hosted its first lighting ceremony and has continued to do so every year since on Thanksgiving Day in Kansas City, except 1973 when President Richard Nixon asked for the discontinuation of lights that year to reduce the country’s dependence on foreign oil.
—Kansas City Star, 25 Nov. 2025
The Treasury Department estimates the discontinuation will save $56 million annually.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
The October court order rejects the Department of Education’s motion to dismiss the case and blocks the administration from implementing the discontinuation against nearly 50 grantees across the country while the lawsuit continues.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Though sales for plug-in vehicles soared to records for many automakers in the third quarter, that demand is expected to decline following the discontinuation.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Jan. 2026
The prosecutors said the discontinuation of the investigation upon the payment was authorized under German criminal law.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
Previous discussions on the platform included pleas for Mars to revive the Simply Caramel version, after its discontinuation in 2023.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025
The discontinuation of the USCIS grants jeopardized the support of four federally funded citizenship and immigration services programs in Rhode Island that helped lawful permanent residents go through the naturalization process.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 13 Dec. 2025
In 1930, the Plaza hosted its first lighting ceremony and has continued to do so every year since on Thanksgiving Day in Kansas City, except 1973 when President Richard Nixon asked for the discontinuation of lights that year to reduce the country’s dependence on foreign oil.
—Kansas City Star, 25 Nov. 2025
The Treasury Department estimates the discontinuation will save $56 million annually.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
The October court order rejects the Department of Education’s motion to dismiss the case and blocks the administration from implementing the discontinuation against nearly 50 grantees across the country while the lawsuit continues.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Though sales for plug-in vehicles soared to records for many automakers in the third quarter, that demand is expected to decline following the discontinuation.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discontinuation
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University of Oxford researchers assessed a range of clinical trials as well as Medline, Embase, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Cochrane and Web of Science databases, with a focus on what happened after cessation of treatment regarding adults who were overweight or obese.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Jan. 2026
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Most of the complexes also include unusual amenities like on-site child care, smoking cessation classes, areas for on-site food cultivation, English classes, advice for job searches and help securing a high school diploma.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Reigning semifinalist Westwood is a strong candidate for a better ending, too, returning most of its lineup.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Despite Powell's term as chairman ending, his position as a member of the Fed's Board of Governors doesn’t expire until 2028, NBC News noted.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Advocates are also calling on Congress to intervene to put a halt to ICE arrests.—
Jason Rantala,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The ceasefire began with a halt in fighting and the release of hostages held in Gaza in exchange for thousands of Palestinians held by Israel.—
Samy Magdy,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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On Wednesday, Jerry, coach Brian Schottenheimer and team vice president Stephen Jones addressed the media in their end-of-the-season press conference where the Good, Bad, the Ugly covered every topic save for the moon landing.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Jan. 2026
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LeBron James didn't play due to arthritis and sciatica as Los Angeles' three-game winning streak came to an end.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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With Donna’s Banishment seeming almost a forgone conclusion, Cumming summoned the players back to a special morning edition of the Roundtable to just get the inevitable out of the way.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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Ball certainly didn’t have any issue getting into the action, posting a team-best 11 first-quarter points on the strength of making his first three attempts and banking in a running 3-pointer off the glass at the buzzer, signaling the conclusion of the game’s initial 12 minutes.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Discontinuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discontinuation. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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