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
Ask your federal lawmakers to phase out plastic foam by cosponsoring this legislation. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026 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
Noun
The measure revives a 2022 phaseout that was thrown out by a judge. — Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026 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 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
  • Residents who can see or smell smoke are advised to remain indoors with their doors and windows closed, an air purifier running and air conditioning turned off.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Michael Simpson is accused of turning off a teen diver's air-supply machine.
    — Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 7 Aug. 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
  • Where the buyer and target were developing drugs to treat the same condition, the early-stage benefits disappeared while discontinuations increased further, per the study.
    — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Semaglutide’s label instructs discontinuation at least two months before a planned pregnancy.
    — Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of discontinuation
Noun
  • Israel shall fully complete, without delay, all remaining commitments under Sharm Sheikh Protocol, particularly the cessation of military operations as detailed in annex (1).
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
  • Except that a cessation of a line politely delivered arguably speaks to risks in transportation that await.
    — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of cessation
Noun
  • Nothing in twelve months of directives, license grants and product shutdowns suggests that trade is on the table.
    — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The Senate passed a bipartisan bill to avert a federal government shutdown starting in October, and the measure now heads to the House.
    — Theodoric Meyer, Washington Post, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of shutdown
Noun
  • As The Athletic reported on Monday, Skinner left Manchester United after a mutual termination of his contract.
    — Megan Feringa, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The merger itself has an expiration date of June 4 of next year, and Paramount agreed to a $7 billion termination fee if the transaction did not close due to regulatory issues.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of termination
Noun
  • Denim cutoffs can look dressy, but Markle’s cropped slacks are even more effortless, but come across much more put-together.
    — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026
  • That trade-off never went away; it just became formalized over time into beam cutoffs, alignment standards, and eventually modern photometric rules that try (with mixed success) to balance visibility for the driver against glare for everyone else.
    — Matthew MacConnell, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of cutoff
Noun
  • Abello pulled one back with her first goal of the season in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time.
    — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Cowan suffered a first-round defeat from a body punch, marking her fourth consecutive stoppage loss and bringing her UFC record to 0-4.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
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