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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phasing out
turning off
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The remark came in response to my parents turning off my bedroom light.—
Joseph O’Neill,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026 -
Security experts recommend turning off exterior lights overnight, but there are myriad reasons for wanting a light outside your home.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 May 2026
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“Phasing out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phasing%20out. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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