1
as in ceases
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
the editors were told to discontinue the printing of rumors in the student paper immediately
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as in abandons
to stop doing (something) permanently
we have discontinued the manufacture of that item
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as in stops
to come to an end
publication of the magazine will discontinue at the end of the year
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Recent Examples of discontinues
The sessions will take place as the IDFA Forum discontinues the conventional post-pitch feedback format.
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Leo Barraclough, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
Nissan discontinues Ariya electric SUV after 3 years.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
If Washington discontinues counterterrorism support to Damascus, the Syrian government may fail to unify the country and prevent ISIS’s return.
—Caroline Rose, Foreign Affairs, 18 Sep. 2025
Leo Barraclough, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
Nissan discontinues Ariya electric SUV after 3 years.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
If Washington discontinues counterterrorism support to Damascus, the Syrian government may fail to unify the country and prevent ISIS’s return.
—Caroline Rose, Foreign Affairs, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discontinues
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The alternating timelines force the writers to do a lot of strained connection-building that, around midseason, ceases to be effective; the makers of Scarpetta were very smart about joining the murders narratively, but much less smart about extricating themselves creatively.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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However, current high prices may not be a factor in the midterms later this year if the conflict ceases by that time, and gas prices tend to drop in the fall as demand slows.—
Rachel Frazin,
The Hill,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Confederation of African Football overturned Senegal’s one-goal victory over tournament hosts Morocco following the latter’s appeal, citing rules that punish a team that abandons an ongoing football match for more than 10 minutes.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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The end of the pilot offers one option, then tries it out again at the end of Episode 2, and then abandons it for the rest of the season.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
13 Mar. 2026
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The decision stops sweeping changes to childhood vaccine recommendations the federal government made in January, including no longer advising all children be vaccinated against the flu, rotavirus, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, some forms of meningitis and RSV.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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The Padres expected there to be starts and stops along with setbacks and surges in bringing Joe Musgrove back from Tommy John surgery this year.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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This legal protection generally halts levies, wage garnishments and other creditor enforcement efforts while the process unfolds.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The decision halts an order by Kennedy — announced in January — to end broad recommendations for all children to be vaccinated against flu, rotavirus, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, some forms of meningitis and RSV.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Governing body head quits Yet this year’s festival comes at a time of crisis in British racing.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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Instead, Carolyn quits her job.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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Summit’s season ends at 11-11-3.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2026
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Cycle of violence Much of what will transpire between Lebanon and Israel depends on how the war on Iran ends.—
Asher Kaufman,
The Conversation,
20 Mar. 2026
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Skipping a Walk After Meals After a carb-heavy meal, blood sugar spikes and then drops sharply, a pattern linked to fatigue, anxiety, and overeating.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Mar. 2026
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Instead, first-time director Fergus Campbell drops us directly into Cleo’s world — no parents, no rules and every authority figure is obscured, like the unintelligible adults in Peanuts cartoons.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Mar. 2026
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While some neighbors said they will get used to the noise, Gianna is ready to walk away when her lease expires.—
Larry Seward,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Pharma regulations in China, India, Turkey, and elsewhere mean that Novo’s patent, and thus its monopoly, expires Saturday, and manufacturers are racing to produce low-cost versions.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Discontinues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discontinues. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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