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
Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
Carlson asked the state’s environmental agency about the protocol for discontinuing treatment and was told to keep the state posted.
—Anna Clark, ProPublica, 18 Sep. 2025
Current prescribing information advises discontinuing Wegovy immediately if pregnancy is recognized.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
The changes included discontinuing the practice of kicking students out of magnets for poor attendance, grades or behavior; instituting diversity targets for magnet programs and schools; and expanding some programs and ending or consolidating others.
—Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
While Pagliughi has a background in the trades, many students today don’t, after decades of schools discontinuing their shop classes and with far fewer young people today having jobs or home projects of that nature.
—Jim Vinoski, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
New York — AOL, an internet pioneer that brought millions of Americans online for the first time, is discontinuing its dial-up service next month.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2025
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York — AOL, an internet pioneer that brought millions of Americans online for the first time, is discontinuing its dial-up service next month.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2025
Google Assistant is evolving into Gemini, bringing powerful new AI capabilities but also discontinuing some favorite features.
—Paul Monckton, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Some are discontinuing various product lines, and others are cutting workers or closing altogether.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
Carlson asked the state’s environmental agency about the protocol for discontinuing treatment and was told to keep the state posted.
—Anna Clark, ProPublica, 18 Sep. 2025
Current prescribing information advises discontinuing Wegovy immediately if pregnancy is recognized.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
The changes included discontinuing the practice of kicking students out of magnets for poor attendance, grades or behavior; instituting diversity targets for magnet programs and schools; and expanding some programs and ending or consolidating others.
—Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
While Pagliughi has a background in the trades, many students today don’t, after decades of schools discontinuing their shop classes and with far fewer young people today having jobs or home projects of that nature.
—Jim Vinoski, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
New York — AOL, an internet pioneer that brought millions of Americans online for the first time, is discontinuing its dial-up service next month.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2025
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York — AOL, an internet pioneer that brought millions of Americans online for the first time, is discontinuing its dial-up service next month.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2025
Google Assistant is evolving into Gemini, bringing powerful new AI capabilities but also discontinuing some favorite features.
—Paul Monckton, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discontinuing
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The announcement also follows low-cost Icelandic carrier Play Airlines decision to fold, ceasing operations and canceling all remaining flights.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Oct. 2025
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The exchange is seen as a possible breakthrough in ceasing hostilities and bringing the war to an end.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Cursing his creator for abandoning him, the Creature seeks his revenge.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
14 Oct. 2025
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The pair reportedly fell into the street, with Bohler abandoning his motorcycle and fleeing the scene on foot.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Right Now Reducing and eventually stopping sugar cravings can take time.—
Jamie Johnson,
Verywell Health,
10 Oct. 2025
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His dad raced, and Vinson followed in his father’s footsteps beginning at age 14 before eventually stopping to focus on his career as an educator, first as a teacher and coach, then eventually an administrator, principal and now a superintendent.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Carrie Ann Inaba offered constructive feedback, urging him to relax and avoid halting his movements mid-routine.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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We’re introduced to counterterrorism team leader Kobi (Israel Atias) doing undercover security work at the Nova Festival, mostly halting the spread of party drugs.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Str | Afp | Getty Images Japan’s Komeito political party is reportedly quitting the country’s ruling coalition led by the Liberal Democratic Party, a move that could derail Sanae Takaichi’s path to becoming the country’s first female prime minister.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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Russell—toying with the idea of quitting acting for good—jumped coasts.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Still, ending the war always required that Hamas agree to a deal—perhaps an ugly one, certainly an imperfect one, but one that would bring a stop to the killing.—
Mohammed R. Mhawish,
New Yorker,
14 Oct. 2025
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After Voodoo, D’Angelo went over a decade without releasing music, finally ending that long hiatus at the end of 2014 with Black Messiah.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Tar Heels were blown out 38-10 by the Clemson Tigers in Week 6, dropping the program to 2-3 under first-year head coach Bill Belichick.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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One former OpenAI employee who was not authorized to speak publicly said being worried about safety protections dropping over time is a legitimate fear.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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There is an expiring window, the desire to go deeper than the second round and enough holes on the roster to justify a big push by deadline day.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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With agency closures stretching to a week, Democrats anticipate that the GOP rank-and-file will become more willing to negotiate an extension of expiring ACA subsidies that would help end the shutdown.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Discontinuing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discontinuing. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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