as in discontinuance
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Recent Examples of phase out
Ed Silverman, STAT, 14 May 2026
Kool-Aid Hydration does not use artificial dyes, as part of Kraft Heinz’s broader pledge to phase out synthetic colors by the end of 2027.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Camila Domonoske, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
The Pentagon has initiated a six-month phaseout of Claude.
—Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
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Verb
As part of efforts to phase out the use of monkeys in research, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to transfer more than 160 macaques to Born Free USA, a nonprofit that runs a large primate sanctuary in Texas.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 14 May 2026
Kool-Aid Hydration does not use artificial dyes, as part of Kraft Heinz’s broader pledge to phase out synthetic colors by the end of 2027.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Noun
The phaseout begins at $200,000 for a married couple filing jointly.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
The Pentagon has initiated a six-month phaseout of Claude.
—Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phase out
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
Verb
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Once stationary, turn off all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights are not illuminated, reducing the risk of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
23 May 2026
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Ceiling fans should be turned off in a room not in use.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
23 May 2026
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In practice, that means employers can end up absorbing per-employee costs that outpace initial projections, while lacking the clinical infrastructure to manage adherence, side effects and appropriate discontinuation.—
Scott Paddock,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Antidepressant discontinuation syndrome can be particularly distressing in combination with common pregnancy symptoms such as nausea and fatigue, Chang said.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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Iran has sought to put off nuclear talks until after a formal cessation in hostilities.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
23 May 2026
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Wip has distanced itself from comparisons to nicotine pouches, emphasizing that its product is not intended to be used for nicotine cessation.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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Closures, or partial shutdowns, have been forced on factories in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, and Iran because of damage to equipment or shortages of raw material, especially alumina, the essential feedstock for metal production.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Still, as cinemas struggle to recover from pandemic-era shutdowns, a film that generates more than $100 million in its opening weekend is typically seen as a success.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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The mayor told O'Hara he would be disciplined, which could include his termination.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
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Whistleblowers sued Paxton in November 2020 for wrongful termination and retaliation.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Blunt per-engineer ceilings are a starting point but a poor finish, because a hard cutoff in the middle of critical work trades one problem for another.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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While not all executives support hard cutoffs between work and life, data suggest workers remain committed to setting limits.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Before all that, there was a stoppage-time header from a goalkeeper, an instant classic served up by two continental giants and a host of eye-catching performances from stars including Michael Olise, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and others.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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On top of production stoppages and revenue losses, organizations must contend with remediation costs, penalties and compounding financial losses.—
Jaushin Lee,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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“Phase out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phase%20out. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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