Synonyms of discontinuations

discontinuations

noun

plural of discontinuation

as in cessations

the stopping of a process or activity

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cessations
• endings
• halts
• conclusions
• closures
• discontinuances
• ends
• shutdowns
• terminations
• arrests
• stoppages
• closes
• lapses
• expirations
• stops
• ceases
• finishes
• offsets
• cutoffs
• stays
• shutoffs
• closedowns
• arrestments
• suspensions
• checks
• interruptions
• pauses
• surceases
• phaseouts
• layoffs
• standstills
• moratoriums
• mop-ups
• breaks
• abeyances
• letups

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continuations
• continuances
• extensions
• prolongations
• persistences

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of discontinuations

Where the buyer and target were developing drugs to treat the same condition, the early-stage benefits disappeared while discontinuations increased further, per the study. — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026

The most common side effects were diarrhea and dizziness, while serious side effects and treatment discontinuations occurred at rates similar to those in the placebo group. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 16 July 2026

Treatment with apitegromab was generally well-tolerated across all age groups, and there were no drug discontinuations in the study due to adverse events. — Sasirekha Subramanian, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025