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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2
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 Synonyms for discontinues
Verb
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The judiciary should act with resolve—now—to ensure that this abuse of executive power ceases.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025 -
Tempers flare and stadiums erupt in this incredible tournament, that never ceases to entertain.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Who would want to volunteer for a country that abandons those who serve?—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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Plans for the show — which was originally announced in 2020 and then delayed to 2024 — have officially been cancelled, as the studio abandons creating original longform content for streaming.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
3 Mar. 2025
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The woman in question was identified as Renee Brown, a 36-year-old single mom who works two jobs, loves her kid, and never stops, à la Reba McEntire.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
8 Jan. 2025
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During the cruise, expect beachside dinners under the stars, stops at under-the-radar villages, and visits to temples.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
7 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals halts the execution of death row inmate David Leonard Wood.—
Taylor Wilson,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
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The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals halts the execution of death row inmate David Leonard Wood.—
Taylor Wilson,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The parade then begins at the Basilica, runs through Savannah’s historic district, and ends near Forsyth Park.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2025
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The undefined goals of the tit-for-tat escalation with some of the United States’ most important partners has left markets reeling and businesses baffled as to how this ends.—
Philip Elliott,
TIME,
5 Mar. 2025
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Powell's term expires in 2026 but could be extended.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
21 Mar. 2025
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To add insult to injury, fresh speculation emerged over the future of club captain Virgil van Dijk, whose contract expires this summer.—
Sam Tighe,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Once the regular season concludes, other teams can request permission from the Cowboys to interview McCarthy for head coaching positions, and Dallas will decide whether to allow it.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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As deer season concludes, diehard hunters will process a range of emotions.—
Josh Honeycutt,
Outdoor Life,
1 Jan. 2025
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“Discontinues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discontinues. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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