as in ceasing
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as in stopping
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
the editors were told to discontinue the printing of rumors in the student paper immediately
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as in abandoning
to stop doing (something) permanently
we have discontinued the manufacture of that item
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as in ending
to come to an end
publication of the magazine will discontinue at the end of the year
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Recent Examples of discontinuing
Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
Since discontinuing fluoride in tap water, Israeli dentists have observed a significant rise in children’s cavities and have urged its reinstatement, even as some parents remain firmly against the idea.
—Deborah Danan, Sun Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
Additionally, the odds of discontinuing the drugs were higher if the patient was Black or Hispanic, male, and an enrollee of Medicare or Medicaid.
—New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2024
Another half say that discontinuing Graham's column would be addition by subtraction, as Graham's views are a narrow representation of Christianity and out of touch with Central Indiana's larger faith scene.
—Eric Larsen, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Dec. 2024
Legoland Florida theme park is discontinuing its current water-skiing show, which has significant roots in the state’s tourism history.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
But to keep the federal government's approval of this expansion, Florida must comply with the federal rule that bans states from discontinuing children's health coverage during a yearlong period even when families stop paying their premiums.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Always talk to a healthcare provider before discontinuing any medication.
—Cathy Nelson, Verywell Health, 4 Dec. 2024
Xcel only stopped attempting to charge me when front page articles featuring my story and that of others who were penalized in this way for discontinuing gas service appeared.
—K.k. Duvivier, The Denver Post, 3 Dec. 2024
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As such, Patek made roughly 12 per year before discontinuing the 5004 in 2011.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
Since discontinuing fluoride in tap water, Israeli dentists have observed a significant rise in children’s cavities and have urged its reinstatement, even as some parents remain firmly against the idea.
—Deborah Danan, Sun Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
Additionally, the odds of discontinuing the drugs were higher if the patient was Black or Hispanic, male, and an enrollee of Medicare or Medicaid.
—New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2024
Another half say that discontinuing Graham's column would be addition by subtraction, as Graham's views are a narrow representation of Christianity and out of touch with Central Indiana's larger faith scene.
—Eric Larsen, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Dec. 2024
Legoland Florida theme park is discontinuing its current water-skiing show, which has significant roots in the state’s tourism history.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
But to keep the federal government's approval of this expansion, Florida must comply with the federal rule that bans states from discontinuing children's health coverage during a yearlong period even when families stop paying their premiums.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Always talk to a healthcare provider before discontinuing any medication.
—Cathy Nelson, Verywell Health, 4 Dec. 2024
Xcel only stopped attempting to charge me when front page articles featuring my story and that of others who were penalized in this way for discontinuing gas service appeared.
—K.k. Duvivier, The Denver Post, 3 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discontinuing
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The root system enters a state of rest, ceasing growth.Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2025
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Then, in rare cases—about 1% of those with HCM —the disease is associated with sudden cardiac death due to abnormal heart rhythms that result in the heart ceasing to beat effectively.Perri Ormont Blumberg, TIME, 30 Dec. 2024
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Fink and Mellon’s efficiency-minded approach, abandoning unprofitable track and cutting the number of workers required to operate trains, sparked major labor strikes but also helped modernize the industry.Zach Everson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Also, abandoning traditional in-room extras such as plastic water bottles, toothbrushes and shampoos are now top priorities for hoteliers across the globe.Roger Sands, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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That means that any sudden car movements – stopping, accelerating, or turning – could cause the tires to skid on top of the snow.Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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What’s stopping organizations from reaping the benefits of AI right now?Jesse Todd, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Nevertheless, halting the pipeline sent European Union natural gas prices rising to 50 euros ($52), their highest since the 330-euro spike in 2022 after the invasion.Alexander Smith, NBC News, 2 Jan. 2025
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The controversy has also strained South Korea's political system, halting high-level diplomacy, rattling financial markets, and spotlighting weaknesses in its governance structure.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
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If advocates win, the Supreme Court may order an injunction that could impact all states that passed essentially copycat legislation, potentially ending Aylo's long war against ‘haphazard’ age-verification laws in the US.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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After ending 2024 with successive Premier League defeats, Enzo Maresca’s side contrived to throw away a lead late on as Crystal Palace rallied to claim a draw at Selhurst Park.Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
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Similarly, the copyright is expiring only on the version of Popeye introduced in 1929.Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Dec. 2024
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Still, the Cardinals will continue to monitor interest levels on both Fedde and Steven Matz, two pitchers on expiring deals.Will Sammon, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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With each passing year, Michaels has added to his list of oracular pronouncements.Susan Morrison, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
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Despite playing in one more game this season, he's thrown for nearly 300 fewer passing yards and has thrown five more interceptions.Ryan Morik, Fox News, 11 Jan. 2025
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Former police chief Joe Chacon, who served in the role from 2021 to 2023, nixed a plan to do so after concluding that the sidewalks were too narrow and could not safely contain the swarms of people that flock to the area on weekends.Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 2 Jan. 2025
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Resistant to sacrifice, the country was concluding that intelligence, integrity and mastery of the issues were not enough for presidential success.Jonathan Alter, TIME, 29 Dec. 2024
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“Discontinuing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discontinuing. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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