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Recent Examples of phase out
Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
In 1997, barely one year after the video disc was launched, all of the Motion Picture Association of America member studios joined the DVD Forum, collectively adopted the new format and started to phase out films released on videotape.
—Oana Godeanu-Kenworthy, The Conversation, 22 May 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
None of this replaces the need to phase out fossil fuels.
—Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
In 1997, barely one year after the video disc was launched, all of the Motion Picture Association of America member studios joined the DVD Forum, collectively adopted the new format and started to phase out films released on videotape.
—Oana Godeanu-Kenworthy, The Conversation, 22 May 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
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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In fact, this section of the trail is the perfect place to throw away the map (or turn off the Google Maps) and simply wander the cobblestone streets.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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The first time Iran turned off the internet, in November 2019, security forces killed about 1,500 protesters, according to Reuters.—
Holly Dagres,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2026
Noun
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In February, Reuters, which first reported the discontinuation of the tool this week, cited Starbucks sources who said the app often miscounted or mislabeled items, failing to identify the presence of bottles on shelves.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
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Retatrutide, one of Lilly’s experimental obesity drugs, yields weight loss approaching that of bariatric surgery, albeit with side effects and high rates of discontinuation, in a late-stage study.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Noun
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The idea is that those first steps would create space for gradual deescalation and an effective cessation of hostilities.—
Khaled Wassef,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Complete smoking cessation should remain the goal.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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The concept is sure to be alluring to many travelers, as snaking lines from March’s government shutdown still loom large in fliers’ collective memories and summer vacation crowds begin to throng terminals.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The restaurant group declared bankruptcy in March of 2020, as Covid-19 shutdowns exacerbated the group’s financial troubles at the time.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Barbara Goodman, the assistant administrator, stated that Awana—the behavioral health company run through Glory to God (GTG)—received a 30-day Medicaid termination notice in May without explanation, despite never being audited or receiving a violation.—
Morgan Rynor,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Pelley’s statement was his second since his termination.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
3 June 2026
Noun
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If there’s still a line when polls close, a poll worker will stand at the end of the line to mark the cutoff.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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Every tournament requires a cutoff, and complaints are sure to follow.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
Noun
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If the player takes longer, the new player can’t take the field until the first stoppage after one minute has elapsed following the restart.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
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Instead of a conversation on fouls and play stoppage, fans will see youth, ascendant stars and teams, and basketball that’s inherently entertaining to watch.—
John Cassillo,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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“Phase out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phase%20out. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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