1
as in stopping
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 abandoning
to stop doing (something) permanently
we have discontinued the manufacture of that item
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3
as in ending
to come to an end
publication of the magazine will discontinue at the end of the year
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as in ceasing
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Recent Examples of discontinuing
Paul Monckton, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Most side effects usually disappear after discontinuing the fluconazole therapy.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2025
As part of the pull-back, the company is also discontinuing the Amazon Coins digital currency.
—Ryan Whitwam, Ars Technica, 20 Feb. 2025
Some politicians and economists have advocated discontinuing the penny.
—George Petras, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
Adding to those challenges is that Microsoft is discontinuing it in 2026.
—PCMAG, 11 Feb. 2025
In 1997, Steve Jobs made sweeping changes to Apple that included discontinuing a software platform called OpenDoc.
—Chris Lipp, Big Think, 10 Feb. 2025
Researchers also found that these benefits persisted even after discontinuing the multifocal lenses.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025
McDonald's The fast-food giant, which rolled out diversity initiatives in 2021, revised its DEI protocols last year, discontinuing specific diversity goals and rebranding its diversity team.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Google Assistant is evolving into Gemini, bringing powerful new AI capabilities but also discontinuing some favorite features.
—Paul Monckton, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Most side effects usually disappear after discontinuing the fluconazole therapy.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2025
As part of the pull-back, the company is also discontinuing the Amazon Coins digital currency.
—Ryan Whitwam, Ars Technica, 20 Feb. 2025
Some politicians and economists have advocated discontinuing the penny.
—George Petras, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
Adding to those challenges is that Microsoft is discontinuing it in 2026.
—PCMAG, 11 Feb. 2025
In 1997, Steve Jobs made sweeping changes to Apple that included discontinuing a software platform called OpenDoc.
—Chris Lipp, Big Think, 10 Feb. 2025
Researchers also found that these benefits persisted even after discontinuing the multifocal lenses.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025
McDonald's The fast-food giant, which rolled out diversity initiatives in 2021, revised its DEI protocols last year, discontinuing specific diversity goals and rebranding its diversity team.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discontinuing
Verb
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Commercial partnerships typically contain clauses that will see payments reduced upon relegation, some even ceasing.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Yellow’s bankruptcy journey has lasted roughly 20 months, with the century-old less-than-truckload (LTL) company ceasing operations July 30, 2023.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Apr. 2025
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Both views can to some degree be traced to James Burnham, an influential academic who became an editor at National Review after abandoning communism.—
David Byrne,
National Review,
23 Mar. 2025
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Often, stakeholders will advocate for re-prioritizing—not abandoning—ESG commitments.—
Paul Klein,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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After stopping the vehicle, Jackson reportedly ran from the car with a gun in his hand, according to court records.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
8 Jan. 2025
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It can also be caused by significant stress, surgery, or stopping birth control pills.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
8 Jan. 2025
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But halting her work now would mean skipping a final assessment for at least 20 people, to check their viral load and determine their next course of treatment.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2025
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Even if researchers are able to cobble together the funds to help their participants exit trials safely, halting studies early could still nullify the contributions of the people who enrolled.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Holiday season beginning after Thanksgiving and not ending until the last open house on New Year’s Day.—
Joyce Carol Oates,
The New Yorker,
16 Mar. 2025
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That decision now appears set to haunt them There were no discussions about ending Sterling’s loan early, and no clause to allow an early termination anyway.—
Jordan Campbell,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Here are some key drug patents expiring soon.—
Bruce Gil,
Quartz,
24 Mar. 2025
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With his contract expiring in the summer of 2026, Palace must make serious efforts to tie their skipper down on a new deal, especially given the depth and quality in the squad behind Guehi is lacking.—
Carl Anka,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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With each passing year, the evidence mounts that 2005 was more good fortune than anything else.—
Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Today, the success of the CUDA model has led to the creation of a thriving ecosystem that creates network effects that strengthen with each passing year.—
Steven Wolfe Pereira,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Verb
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Former police chief Joe Chacon, who served in the role from 2021 to 2023, nixed a plan to do so after concluding that the sidewalks were too narrow and could not safely contain the swarms of people that flock to the area on weekends.—
Bianca Moreno-Paz,
Austin American-Statesman,
2 Jan. 2025
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Resistant to sacrifice, the country was concluding that intelligence, integrity and mastery of the issues were not enough for presidential success.—
Jonathan Alter,
TIME,
29 Dec. 2024
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“Discontinuing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discontinuing. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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