phasing out

present participle of phase out

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for phasing out
turning off
Verb
  • Kristen Harrison, Richard Cole Eminent Professor at the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media, suggested turning off notifications on social media and news apps can help you to set boundaries with the news cycle.
    Charles Trepany, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Doing so can ultimately slow user adoption while also turning off and confusing existing users.
    Sammy Ahmed, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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“Phasing out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phasing%20out. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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