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verb

Definition of phase outnext
as in to close (down)

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noun

as in discontinuance

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Recent Examples of phase out
Verb
Russia still accounted for roughly 12% of European gas as recently as 2025, but in January 2026, the EU formally banned all Russian gas imports, with plans to phase out the last volumes by the end of 2027. — Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Congress passed the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act in 2020 with the goal to phase out production and consumption of HFCs by 85% over the next 15 years. — Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026
Noun
The distinction between cash and non-cash payments is also significant for retailers as the penny phaseout poses several compliance challenges. — Brian Delp, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 California’s phaseout follows Vermont’s first-in-the-nation ban of the herbicide, announced in June. — Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 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
  • Like many ships using this new tactic, the Kiku reappeared a day after its transponder turned off while anchored near the Emirati port city of Fujairah.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Taking the extra time to turn off your engine matters and can make things safer for you and everyone around you.
    — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 22 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
  • Those commitments should be included in a framework agreement, signed by all sides, which outlines the core elements of an eventual peace and enables a cessation of hostilities.
    — Matt Waldman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Texas law defines brain death as the irreversible cessation of brain function.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of cessation
Noun
  • An unmanaged shutdown of the Secuda coal-to-liquids plant operated by South African energy company Sasol could wipe $550 million off the country’s $400 billion economy and cost nearly 25,000 jobs, researchers said.
    — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Europe’s physical retail sector has weathered a turbulent stretch, including the shutdown of stores during the pandemic and the rise of online shopping.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of shutdown
Noun
  • But a 2015 report from the Government Accountability Office from shows that termination of asylum cases due to fraud isn't common.
    — Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Joao Cancelo signed a three-year deal after, according to the club, agreeing a contract termination with Al Hilal.
    — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of termination
Noun
  • Sunday also is the cutoff to get the six automatic spots on the Presidents Cup.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Samsung and Google have both declined to confirm where exactly the Gemini Intelligence cutoff falls.
    — Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of cutoff
Noun
  • The Dynamo completed a season sweep after beating the Whitecaps 1-0 at home in May on a goal by newcomer Guilherme Santos six minutes into second-half stoppage time.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Evander da Silva Ferreira scored a goal in stoppage time, Kenji Mboma Dem added a goal, and FC Cincinnati beat New York City FC 2-1 on Wednesday.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
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“Phase out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phase%20out. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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