as in discontinuance
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Recent Examples of phase out
Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 11 June 2026
But although the measure directs the Legislature to set up a structure to allow local governments to phase out homestead property taxes, that’s short of a mandatory full elimination.
—Gray Rohrer, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2026
Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Income phaseouts can reduce or eliminate new deductions for seniors, overtime, tips and car loan interest on 2025 federal tax returns.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 2 Apr. 2026
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Verb
But although the measure directs the Legislature to set up a structure to allow local governments to phase out homestead property taxes, that's short of a mandatory full elimination.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 11 June 2026
But although the measure directs the Legislature to set up a structure to allow local governments to phase out homestead property taxes, that’s short of a mandatory full elimination.
—Gray Rohrer, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2026
Noun
Low- and moderate-income workers would be eligible for a 1% automatic contribution and up to a 4% matching contribution from the federal government, with a phaseout at median income.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Income phaseouts can reduce or eliminate new deductions for seniors, overtime, tips and car loan interest on 2025 federal tax returns.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phase out
Verb
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In a tropical climate, turning off the AC backfires, because the energy needed to drag the room temperature back down on return is greater than the energy saved.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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None of these readings are so emphatic as to render the others immaterial, and the pervading ambivalence paired with a steady but creeping pace could turn off viewers who just want a good mystery to solve.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
12 June 2026
Noun
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In the event this Promotion is cancelled or terminated, pursuant to subparagraph (iii) or (iv), Sponsor, in its sole discretion, may elect to hold a random drawing from among all eligible entries received up to the date of discontinuance for any or all of the prizes offered herein.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Attorneys for the plaintiffs and defendant signed a stipulation of discontinuance in November, according to a court document filed in December and obtained by Deadline.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Participants were evaluated before and after two weeks of using the reminders, and again one week after discontinuation.—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
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And while data about discontinuation and long-term use is somewhat unsettled, researchers are uniform in their view that longer treatment duration yields better outcomes.—
Lev Facher,
STAT,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Traditional public health efforts have focused on cancer screening, tobacco cessation and lifestyle modifications.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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That unrest lasted several days, but the Police Service of Northern Ireland has urged an immediate cessation of the current disorder and a return to calm.—
Olivia-Anne Cleary,
Time,
10 June 2026
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The Hurricanes’ combination of shutdown center Jordan Staal and defenseman Jaccob Slavin completely nullified Vegas’ top players.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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But the shutdown at Pearl and the economic pressure to prioritize diesel over lubricants are both expected to continue into next year.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
16 June 2026
Noun
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The Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America acknowledge the critical importance of the sanctions termination issue abovementioned, and expressed their intentions to immediately address these issues in the negotiations in order to achieve mutual agreement on them.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
17 June 2026
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The Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America acknowledge the critical importance of the sanctions termination issue above mentioned and expressed their intentions to immediately address these issues in the negotiations in order to achieve mutual agreement on them.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2026
Noun
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No longer defined by denim cutoffs or fleeting summer trends, today’s most relevant styles are polished enough for the office, versatile enough for day-to-night dressing and sophisticated enough to rival their trouser counterparts.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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Henry Feuss, a preservation planner for the city, said the cutoff for the historic district was the year 2000, which ruled out Badlands.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Jonathan David had a hat trick in this match, scoring in the 29th minute and stoppage time before the first half closed.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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With two minutes to play in stoppage time, Mexico easily cleared a corner kick from South Korea to keep the Red Devils at bay.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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“Phase out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phase%20out. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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