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Recent Examples of phase out
Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
The World Health Organization has created a plan to encourage countries around the world to phase out the use of dental amalgams, citing potential for mercury exposure.
—ABC News, 15 Feb. 2026
Kate Hua-Ke Chi, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2025
At the center of the overhaul enshrined in the One Big Beautiful Bill is the phaseout of the federal Grad PLUS loan program, which for two decades allowed graduates to borrow up to the full cost of attendance.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Exemptions phase out at $108,320 if married and filing jointly or $84,490 for singles.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
The World Health Organization has created a plan to encourage countries around the world to phase out the use of dental amalgams, citing potential for mercury exposure.
—ABC News, 15 Feb. 2026
Noun
But whether the discussions can eventually translate into a concrete global phaseout plan remains to be seen.
—Kate Hua-Ke Chi, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2025
At the center of the overhaul enshrined in the One Big Beautiful Bill is the phaseout of the federal Grad PLUS loan program, which for two decades allowed graduates to borrow up to the full cost of attendance.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phase out
Noun
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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
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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.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Attempting to globalize it risks turning off Americans who support it by featuring an all-Spanish performance in the NFL’s signature event.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Risk of turning off swing voters?—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Upon discontinuation of the magnesium laxatives, her anemia improved.—
Jessica Swirble,
Verywell Health,
4 Feb. 2026
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There's a massive shortage of estogren patches A shortage in estrogen patches — due to manufacturing issues and some brand discontinuation — has been exacerbated by an increase in prescriptions for estrogen since the Food and Drug Administration removed its black box warning label last fall.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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As my colleagues in public health have stated recently in the Journal of the American Medical Association, nicotine pouches can be an effective smoking cessation tool.—
Timothy Vermillion,
New York Daily News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Yet despite that, research into what happens during this natural cessation of menstruation and why is limited.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The ramifications of the current partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security will be subtler, which may ultimately mean less pressure on the minority party to relent.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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In 2021, as the state’s economy began recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown and as billions of dollars in federal relief flooded the state, general fund revenues jumped 53% above the pre-pandemic 2019 level, topping $200 billion for the first time in history.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The agency said the suspension period is intended to precede final termination decisions as the proceedings move forward.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Feb. 2026
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One of his attorneys, Bill Brewer, said the company pointed to a restructuring as the reason for the termination.—
Emily Brindley,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Christina Aguilera wore the tiniest denim cutoff shorts and sultry off-the-shoulder sweater.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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The Lakers’ Austin Reaves, Washington’s Anthony Davis and Memphis’ Ja Morant are all well past the cutoff for eligibility as well.—
Tim Reynolds,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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After weeks of concern over the potential stoppage, the new legislation, signed by the president, funds over 90% of government agencies and departments for fiscal 2026, the Washington Examiner previously reported.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
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While there’s no official start time, the time Bad Bunny takes the stage will depend on clock stoppages, penalties, timeouts and injuries during the game itself.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Phase out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phase%20out. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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