phase out 1 of 2

verb

Definition of phase outnext
as in to close (down)

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phaseout

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noun

as in discontinuance

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Recent Examples of phase out
Verb
Sony’s plan to phase out physical PlayStation 5 discs by January 2028 has moved from a public relations problem to a legal one. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 9 July 2026 But as Sony Interactive Entertainment moves to phase out physical PlayStation releases, many gamers are asking why video games should be the first major entertainment medium to go all digital. — Angela Yang, NBC news, 9 July 2026
Noun
Brandes said DeSantis’ proposal would place enormous responsibility on the Legislature to manage the phaseout of property taxes. — Garrett Shanley Herald, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026 The birthdate phaseout slowly chokes off the supply to tomorrow’s teenagers. — Katharine Silbaugh, STAT, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for phase out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for phase out
  1. turn off
  2. discontinuance
  3. discontinuation
  4. cessation
  5. shutdown
  6. termination
  7. cutoff
  8. stoppage
Verb
  • Originally developed for use in hospitals, the band releases a specific pattern of pulses to your wrist, normalizing the nerve messaging from the brain to the stomach to essentially tell the brain to turn off feelings of nausea and vomiting.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • At one point, agents lost track of their car, after the Comeys turned off the highway to visit the gravesite of their son, who had died in infancy three decades earlier.
    — Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 31 July 2026
Definition of turn off
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of discontinuance
Noun
  • Almost immediately after the program’s discontinuation was announced, Chuck Elliott received a call from Bill Newlands.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 July 2026
  • But there are important factors to consider before starting the medications, while taking them and when considering discontinuation, which Hilton Head Health unpacks in a special retreat USA TODAY learned about firsthand.
    — Eve Chen, USA Today, 20 July 2026
Definition of discontinuation
Noun
  • Except that a cessation of a line politely delivered arguably speaks to risks in transportation that await.
    — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Democrats, however, are pushing for further limits in line with a war powers resolution that would force the cessation of military actions.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
Definition of cessation
Noun
  • New Leaf Community Markets did not immediately respond when asked for a comment about the shutdown.
    — George Avalos, Mercury News, 27 July 2026
  • Omar introduced the bill, the Maintaining Essential Access to Lunch for Students Act, that drastically relaxed eligibility requirements for food distributors to be able to receive reimbursements during the COVID-19 school shutdowns.
    — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 24 July 2026
Definition of shutdown
Noun
  • The administration had appealed two lower court rulings that blocked the termination.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • Sources told Andrew that the abrupt nature of the termination came about due to media inquiries about Clark’s future, and that ESPN had initially planned to inform Clark of the decision today.
    — Chris Branch, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of termination
Noun
  • Honda offered many customers free over-the-air software upgrades to 4G LTE in advance of AT&T’s cutoff.
    — Michael Harley, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026
  • Kidman styled her long blonde hair in a low ponytail paired with a surprisingly low-key accessory and cutoff shorts.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 18 July 2026
Definition of cutoff
Noun
  • Djordje Mihailovic scored in the final minute of first-half stoppage time and Toronto FC earned a 1-1 draw with New York City FC at Yankee Stadium on Friday night, but saw its winless streak reach 11 matches.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Since then, Salkilld has not seen the judges scorecards, picking up stoppage victories over Nasrat Haqparast (KO), Jamie Mullarkey (submission), and Beneil Dariush (TKO).
    — Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of stoppage

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