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
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
Despite Apple discontinuing the product line in 2022, older iPod models are surging in popularity.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
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
Verb
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
Despite Apple discontinuing the product line in 2022, older iPod models are surging in popularity.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discontinuing
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In practice, that involved ceasing to provide links or recommendations to official Potter events and products and committing themselves to directly countering the misinformation Rowling was spreading to her vast online audience.—
Séamas O'Reilly,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2026
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Without ever ceasing to be an artist.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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Because of insecurity in eastern Congo, many people are abandoning the few available roads for wooden vessels crumbling under the weight of passengers and their goods.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Iran has not said anything about such a joint effort or committed publicly to abandoning uranium enrichment under the conditional ceasefire agreement.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Peanut cannot smell, but caregivers say that limitation does not appear to be stopping him from adjusting to his new surroundings.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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There are 81 rooms in total, ranging from classic doubles to one-bedroom apartments, while the show-stopping penthouse suite has a dining table for eight, a dressing room and an enormous 130-square-metre rooftop terrace with a private sauna and cold plunge pool overlooking Fitzrovia.—
Siobhan Grogan,
TheWeek,
7 Apr. 2026
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Bills to temporarily halting data center construction have been introduced in at least dozen states, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.—
Emily Wilkins,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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Meaningful regime change, halting Iran's nuclear ambitions, and dismantling its ballistic missile program are all very much an open question, with some analysts saying the war has led to an even more hardline government in Tehran that may be more determined to pursue nuclear weapons.—
Greg Myre,
NPR,
8 Apr. 2026
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But later that month, after several employees talked about quitting, the plan was abandoned.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security — which funds and oversees TSA — led to hundreds of TSA officers quitting nationwide, while others used sick time.—
Kyle Burton,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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However, Richey escaped any further damage with an inning-ending strikeout.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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This one, coming off the back of two hugely disappointing, trophy-ending, and potentially derailing defeats, was one of their best of the season.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
8 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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Shortly after dropping his ailing bid for reelection, Adams embarked on a four-day trip to Albania, meeting with the country’s Prime Minister Edi Rama and members of his Cabinet, along with local business leaders.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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In addition, a helicopter shot in the teaser sweeps low over Oyster Bay, dropping Miranda and Andy at a sprawling waterfront compound that eagle-eyed viewers—or real estate insiders—may recognize as the former estate of Billy Joel.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Discontinuing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discontinuing. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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