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discontinuing

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Synonyms & Antonyms of discontinuing

(Entry 1 of 2)

as in ceasing, quitting

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for discontinuing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms for discontinuing

leftover,
remaining

lingering,
residual

discontinuing

verb

present participle of discontinue

Synonyms & Antonyms of discontinuing (Entry 2 of 2)

1 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

Synonyms for discontinuing

Words Related to discontinuing

closing (down)

deactivating

calling,
suspending

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2 to stop doing (something) permanently

we have discontinued the manufacture of that item

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throwing up

Phrases Synonymous with discontinuing

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going,
running on

following through (with)

preserving,
staying

Antonyms for discontinuing

3 to come to an end

publication of the magazine will discontinue at the end of the year

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Phrases Synonymous with discontinuing

biting the dust

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discontinuing

discontinuities

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“Discontinuing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discontinuing. Accessed 24 Jan. 2022.

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