PHASED OUT Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

phased out

verb

past tense of phase out

as in closed (down)

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turned off

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Bad Paint Choices and Jobs Buyers can get turned off by overly bold paint colors, whether on a single focal wall or drenching an entire room.

— Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 21 Sep. 2026
Officials advised residents in zones nearby to shelter-in-place until further notice, with windows and doors closed and air conditioning systems turned off.

— Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

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phase down

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