as in ceasing
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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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Recent Examples of discontinuing
Robert Ferris, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
Samsung is discontinuing the app in July 2026.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
Sony Honda Mobility is discontinuing the development and launch of the Afeela 1, a roughly $100,000 electric sedan stuffed with screens, speakers and AI.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Volvo is discontinuing its EX30 electric subcompact SUV in America.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
In 2024, a report found that hospitals across Florida were discontinuing obstetric care due to lack of funding.
—Michelle Nall, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
Some of the changes mirror what the organization suggested to the Pentagon in January, including discontinuing its Citizenship in Society merit badge, introducing a Military Service merit badge and waiving registration fees for the children of military personnel.
—Jamie Stengle, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Some of the changes mirror what the organization suggested to the Department of Justice earlier this year, which included discontinuing its Citizenship in Society merit badge and introducing a Military Service merit badge, the Pentagon said.
—CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
The retailer is discontinuing Quiet services for third-party customers over the next several months as part of its winding down, but a company spokesperson said upon the news of the shutdown that AEO would assist customers to identify and transition to new providers.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 26 Feb. 2026
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General Motors' luxury brand Cadillac is discontinuing the CT4 sedan in 2026.
—Robert Ferris, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
Samsung is discontinuing the app in July 2026.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
Sony Honda Mobility is discontinuing the development and launch of the Afeela 1, a roughly $100,000 electric sedan stuffed with screens, speakers and AI.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Volvo is discontinuing its EX30 electric subcompact SUV in America.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
In 2024, a report found that hospitals across Florida were discontinuing obstetric care due to lack of funding.
—Michelle Nall, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
Some of the changes mirror what the organization suggested to the Pentagon in January, including discontinuing its Citizenship in Society merit badge, introducing a Military Service merit badge and waiving registration fees for the children of military personnel.
—Jamie Stengle, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Some of the changes mirror what the organization suggested to the Department of Justice earlier this year, which included discontinuing its Citizenship in Society merit badge and introducing a Military Service merit badge, the Pentagon said.
—CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
The retailer is discontinuing Quiet services for third-party customers over the next several months as part of its winding down, but a company spokesperson said upon the news of the shutdown that AEO would assist customers to identify and transition to new providers.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discontinuing
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With this version of LIV Golf potentially ceasing to exist, and a potential player path back onto the PGA Tour a complete unknown, players could be scrambling to find their footing in the professional golf world for at least a brief period of time.—
Mark Harris OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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With the conflict still ongoing and the Central cluster continuing to lose members, the question now is whether the larger group can survive at all — or whether this lopsided war will end with one side simply ceasing to exist.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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The same day, a judge sentenced her to serve three years of probation for abandoning Kha’liya’s body.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2026
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Fuqua thought about abandoning the project, but ultimately agreed to reconceive it instead.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Let’s imagine—in a case of truly terrible architectural planning—that there is only one extremely slow elevator, stopping at each floor and taking one minute per floor.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
21 Apr. 2026
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Schools brought in counselors for the victims’ young classmates and community leaders called for a citywide reckoning on stopping domestic violence.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Alameda County Board of Supervisors narrowly approved a contract with Flock Safety, while halting the contract reauthorization for a separate law enforcement surveillance company over concerns about its ties to Peter Thiel and other privacy risks, especially for immigrants.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Spain and Ireland had put the issue of halting the agreement back on the table at a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Luxembourg.—
April 21,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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That would have meant alternating work days with her husband, relying on their family or one of the two quitting their job entirely.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
21 Apr. 2026
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But many people who start them end up quitting, either because obesity treatment is framed as a limited-duration intervention or because of the cost, loss of insurance or side effects.—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Dayton Peace Accords spring to mind, named for the city that hosted talks ending the three years of bloodletting and civil war in Bosnia in the early 1990.—
Nic Robertson,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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After vacating the conviction, the judge took the additional step of dismissing the murder charge against Martinez, ending the criminal case against him entirely.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2026
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Garden centers aren't giving a refund for a dying or dead plant but rather a discount on a new purchase.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
17 Dec. 2025
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The rookie managed just 10 points after dropping 30 with 10 rebounds in Tuesday night’s 111-97 Philly win at TD Garden.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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At the end of regret-flow plotlines, husbands tend to beg their wives for forgiveness by dropping to their knees.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Discontinuing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discontinuing. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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