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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as in abandoning
to stop doing (something) permanently
we have discontinued the manufacture of that item
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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
Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
That patient died shortly after discontinuing treatment with Ali, but before investigations by police and public health officials were completed.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Experts recommend discontinuing cannabis use at least three months prior to conceiving to allow the body to generate a full cycle of healthy sperm.
—Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
While there is a chance for symptoms to rebound, the side effects of abruptly discontinuing estrogen patches aren't dangerous.
—Sukhman Rekhi, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2026
General Motors' luxury brand Cadillac is discontinuing the CT4 sedan in 2026.
—Robert Ferris, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
Blue Bell has brought back the flavor on occasion since discontinuing it in 2019.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 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
Verb
Kleven, who apologized before addressing the council, said his parent company had made some changes, including discontinuing the Landmark series of homes, which had been part of the Heron Landing plans.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
That patient died shortly after discontinuing treatment with Ali, but before investigations by police and public health officials were completed.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Experts recommend discontinuing cannabis use at least three months prior to conceiving to allow the body to generate a full cycle of healthy sperm.
—Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
While there is a chance for symptoms to rebound, the side effects of abruptly discontinuing estrogen patches aren't dangerous.
—Sukhman Rekhi, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2026
General Motors' luxury brand Cadillac is discontinuing the CT4 sedan in 2026.
—Robert Ferris, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
Blue Bell has brought back the flavor on occasion since discontinuing it in 2019.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discontinuing
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His aversion to seeing the deficit widen further on the back of a bigger military bill highlights a phenomenon observed by historian Niall Ferguson, who has said any great power that spends more on debt servicing than on defense risks ceasing to be a great power.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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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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Even as anthropologists were decisively abandoning totemism, however, the idea was gaining cultural credibility elsewhere.—
Glenn Adamson,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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What are the penalties for abandoning vulnerable seniors?—
Alexiah Syrai Olsen,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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That led many to believe that, while treatments and crisis care are vital, the goal of suicide prevention needs to expand beyond stopping people from dying to also giving them reasons to live.—
Aneri Pattani,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Bain walked purposefully, never slowing, never stopping — not even to size himself up in his new Bucs hat in the mirror — before striding onstage for a hug with the commissioner.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Chicago Transit Authority is resuming normal service on the Green Line, after halting service on its western section due to an unauthorized person on the tracks near the Damen stop.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
5 May 2026
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In an apparent effort to dutifully execute his wishes, DOJ filed a motion demanding that District Judge Richard Leon dissolve his injunction halting the ballroom project.—
Quinta Jurecic,
The Atlantic,
3 May 2026
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Tuesday's announcement is not an approval or endorsement, and the FDA reiterated that the Glas vapes are only intended for adults interested in quitting or cutting back on cigarettes.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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Special programs target gut health, sleep improvement and even quitting smoking, with stays ranging from four-day resets to three-week interventions.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
5 May 2026
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The Nats then went to the bullpen, ending his night at eight runs (four earned) on five hits over 4 2/3 innings.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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But it was retrieved and Oaks Christian’s runner was tagged out at the plate trying to score, ending the game.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
29 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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Four of the seven matches went to Super Tiebreakers, and Cypress Bay had to dig out of a 2-0 hole after dropping their two singles matches.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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With that option off the table, the Jeju pilots would have had to consider dropping the gear manually.—
James Glanz,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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“Discontinuing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discontinuing. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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