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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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
Tara Comonte, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
The company is discontinuing its frozen products, which include orange juice and lemonade, the Coca-Cola Company, which owns Minute Maid, confirmed in a statement to USA TODAY.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
Earlier this month, the Office of the Provost sent a message to Division of Academic Affairs employees informing them that the university was discontinuing all telework agreements with workers, except those with accommodations.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Decades into the era of email and smart phones, San Diego County is discontinuing the use of antiquated desk phones and fax machines.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2026
As part of that pivot, Tesla is discontinuing its higher-end Model S and Model X vehicles.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 28 Jan. 2026
And while brands discontinuing a beloved product is usually a good way to ruin my day, Kosas’ sophomore mascara was a rare exception.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 22 Jan. 2026
According to a study from Johns Hopkins Children's Center, teens and young adults ages 15 to 23 are at considerable risk for discontinuing medical care.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 17 Jan. 2026
However, in October, Cal OES — under Ward’s leadership — privately considered discontinuing state funding for soil testing in the aftermath of future wildfires, according to a confidential, internal draft memo obtained by the Los Angeles Times.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Verb
Research published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) found that while GLP-1s produce substantial initial weight loss, many people regain weight after discontinuing treatment.
—Tara Comonte, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
The company is discontinuing its frozen products, which include orange juice and lemonade, the Coca-Cola Company, which owns Minute Maid, confirmed in a statement to USA TODAY.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
Earlier this month, the Office of the Provost sent a message to Division of Academic Affairs employees informing them that the university was discontinuing all telework agreements with workers, except those with accommodations.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Decades into the era of email and smart phones, San Diego County is discontinuing the use of antiquated desk phones and fax machines.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2026
As part of that pivot, Tesla is discontinuing its higher-end Model S and Model X vehicles.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 28 Jan. 2026
And while brands discontinuing a beloved product is usually a good way to ruin my day, Kosas’ sophomore mascara was a rare exception.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 22 Jan. 2026
According to a study from Johns Hopkins Children's Center, teens and young adults ages 15 to 23 are at considerable risk for discontinuing medical care.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 17 Jan. 2026
However, in October, Cal OES — under Ward’s leadership — privately considered discontinuing state funding for soil testing in the aftermath of future wildfires, according to a confidential, internal draft memo obtained by the Los Angeles Times.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discontinuing
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In its final spring prediction before ceasing its 208-year publication, the Farmers' Almanac is predicting a slow start to spring in Wisconsin.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Yet, without ceasing, another generation of Puerto Ricans pick up the mantle to chant in the streets and fight for their country, out of love for their forefathers and foremothers.—
Taylor Crumpton,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
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So much so that by June 1870, Rillet filed a trademark injunction with the New York Supreme Court, trying to stop a competitor who had borrowed the name while abandoning the process.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, resilience isn’t about abandoning them to fend for themselves, either—instead parents should strive to strike a balance between the two extremes.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Parents,
17 Feb. 2026
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When stopping roadside, position your vehicle as far off the road as possible, ideally beyond guardrails.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
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For years, the staunchest border hawks and hard-liners justified their positions in terms of stopping unlawful immigration.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
17 Feb. 2026
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In the meantime, the plaintiffs want a temporary restraining order halting further development of Beall’s property.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Feb. 2026
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Gage Lattimore scored 21 points and North Carolina Central beat Morgan State 80-76 on Monday night, halting the Bears' six-game winning streak.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Barely two months after nearly quitting — her husband, former bobsledder Nic Taylor, flew to Norway after those texts to talk her out of it — Meyers Taylor won the women’s monobob gold medal at the Milan Cortina Games.—
Tim Reynolds,
Denver Post,
17 Feb. 2026
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Schaffrick has quite a story — turning pro at 14 before growing disillusioned with the sport at 21, quitting to become a plumber.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Less than a year after ending a European tour, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band are headed back out on the Land of Hope and Dreams American tour.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
17 Feb. 2026
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Running back Cam Skattebo, who was putting together a strong rookie campaign for the New York Giants in 2025 before suffering a season-ending ankle injury in Week 8, played for Sac State in 2021 and 2022 before transferring to Arizona State.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
17 Feb. 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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This jaw-dropping arts center also hosts plays, dance performances, classical concerts, and contemporary music gigs by major names such as Bob Dylan, Patti Smith, Björk, New Order, Paul Weller, and Lorde.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Sub-freezing temperatures are expected to linger Friday morning, dropping as low as 20 degrees.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Discontinuing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discontinuing. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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