Synonyms of discontinuation

discontinuation

noun

as in cessation

the stopping of a process or activity

discontinuation of treatment would almost certainly result in a reappearance of the cancer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cessation
• ending
• halt
• end
• conclusion
• discontinuance
• closure
• termination
• close
• shutdown
• expiration
• cease
• stoppage
• stop
• arrest
• cutoff
• offset
• stay
• finish
• shutoff
• lapse
• closedown
• suspension
• surcease
• arrestment
• check
• pause
• interruption
• phaseout
• moratorium
• abeyance
• layoff
• standstill
• mop-up
• break
• letup

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continuation
• continuance
• extension
• persistence
• prolongation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of discontinuation

Early discontinuation is one of the strongest predictors of relapse and overdose. — Yashaswini Singh, The Conversation, 28 Oct. 2026

The Copilot app is slated for discontinuation later this year. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 28 Oct. 2026

Making up for discontinuation of federal subsidies Experts, CID and lawmakers say the rising cost of healthcare and prescription drugs are significant factors in the insurance premium hikes. — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026

Inmates who were receiving hormone treatments could be put on a tapering plan that would eventually lead to a discontinuation of the interventions. — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

Patients who feel abandoned at discontinuation leave bad reviews and sue. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026

The discontinuation of the Big Ten and SEC title games may make for a bit of a pinch on the ad sales front, as those broadcasts have recently begun putting up big numbers for their respective rights holders. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 15 Oct. 2026

But Custer cautioned against reading too much into the combo regimen’s discontinuation rates in Phase 2. — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 30 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