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
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
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
Adjective
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discontinuing
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War When the first shots of the conflict were fired in April 2023, domestic soccer within Sudan was immediately halted, with the majority of the country’s teams ceasing to compete at any meaningful level.—
Rory Fleming,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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The group’s catalog maintains a never-ceasing presence on charts all around the world, and many of the rock classic hits included in the outfit’s discography still sell and stream in meaningful numbers every single week.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Companies that committed to DEI efforts and made public statements are now pulling back from those policies, editing their websites, disbanding employee resource groups, and quietly abandoning inclusive hiring goals.—
C200,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Importantly, the company is also abandoning its plan to build a competitor to the cellular Starlink service.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For thinkers like Ratti, the time for stopping or slowing climate change has passed, and the time for climate adaptation is upon us.—
Kate Wagner,
Curbed,
5 Sep. 2025
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The European Commission isn't stopping with financial penalties, though.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
5 Sep. 2025
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Rhode Island and Connecticut have said that halting construction of Revolution Wind would harm the states, their residents, investments and the offshore wind industry.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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The lawsuit, filed in Cole County, marks the first legal challenge aimed at halting a special legislative session designed to carve up the Kansas City region and overhaul the state’s initiative petition process.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Moms are quitting — or getting pushed out.—
Darian Woods,
NPR,
5 Sep. 2025
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In addition to maintaining good oral hygiene habits at home, such as brushing and flossing, experts recommend tactics like drinking plenty of water, limiting snacks and sugary foods, and quitting smoking to help prevent cavities.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The number of ski visits at domestic ski resorts climbed by nearly 13% in the year ending April 30 to 26 million, according to the China Ski Industry White Paper.—
Russell Flannery,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Last season, McCarthy was on the sideline with a season-ending meniscus injury suffered during preseason.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Several colors and prints are 30 percent off, dropping this pick to under $100.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
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The trend reversed, with the rate dropping to 28% in the 2022-2023 school year, but attendance hasn't returned to pre-pandemic levels, according to data from the National Center for Education Statistics.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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With Tsunoda experiencing difficulties in getting used to the RB21 F1 car, and with his Red Bull contract expiring at the end of this year, Hadjar's name has been floated for a potential Red Bull promotion.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Valdez ignored Salazar and delivered the pitch barely ahead of the pitch clock expiring.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Discontinuing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discontinuing. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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