as in ceasing
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1
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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2
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
Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
While there is a chance for symptoms to rebound, the side effects of abruptly discontinuing estrogen patches aren't dangerous.
—Sukhman Rekhi, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2026
General Motors' luxury brand Cadillac is discontinuing the CT4 sedan in 2026.
—Robert Ferris, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
Blue Bell has brought back the flavor on occasion since discontinuing it in 2019.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Samsung is discontinuing the app in July 2026.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
Sony Honda Mobility is discontinuing the development and launch of the Afeela 1, a roughly $100,000 electric sedan stuffed with screens, speakers and AI.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Volvo is discontinuing its EX30 electric subcompact SUV in America.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
In 2024, a report found that hospitals across Florida were discontinuing obstetric care due to lack of funding.
—Michelle Nall, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
Experts recommend discontinuing cannabis use at least three months prior to conceiving to allow the body to generate a full cycle of healthy sperm.
—Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
While there is a chance for symptoms to rebound, the side effects of abruptly discontinuing estrogen patches aren't dangerous.
—Sukhman Rekhi, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2026
General Motors' luxury brand Cadillac is discontinuing the CT4 sedan in 2026.
—Robert Ferris, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
Blue Bell has brought back the flavor on occasion since discontinuing it in 2019.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Samsung is discontinuing the app in July 2026.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
Sony Honda Mobility is discontinuing the development and launch of the Afeela 1, a roughly $100,000 electric sedan stuffed with screens, speakers and AI.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Volvo is discontinuing its EX30 electric subcompact SUV in America.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
In 2024, a report found that hospitals across Florida were discontinuing obstetric care due to lack of funding.
—Michelle Nall, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discontinuing
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Sam Brunson, a nonprofit law professor at Loyola University Chicago, told Fortune that as a general rule, a donor who dislikes how a charity later spends its money has no recourse beyond ceasing to donate.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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With this version of LIV Golf potentially ceasing to exist, and a potential player path back onto the PGA Tour a complete unknown, players could be scrambling to find their footing in the professional golf world for at least a brief period of time.—
Mark Harris OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Kiffin was excoriated by fans and media for abandoning his team, but neither Chambliss nor his family begrudge the coach for leaving.—
Bomani Jones,
Vanity Fair,
29 Apr. 2026
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Musk is accusing ChatGPT’s parent company, OpenAI, and its leaders — CEO Sam Altman and president Greg Brockman — of misleading him and abandoning the company’s original nonprofit mission.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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That led many to believe that, while treatments and crisis care are vital, the goal of suicide prevention needs to expand beyond stopping people from dying to also giving them reasons to live.—
Aneri Pattani,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Bain walked purposefully, never slowing, never stopping — not even to size himself up in his new Bucs hat in the mirror — before striding onstage for a hug with the commissioner.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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What was clear was that progress toward a universal theory of ultrafinitism has been halting in part because there has been no one clear motivation for the movement, or any singular approach to deciding what its underlying logic should look like.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
29 Apr. 2026
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Blue Owl was among the poster children of this phenomenon, halting quarterly redemptions in OBDC II in mid-February, and opting instead to return capital periodically through portfolio asset sales.—
Leslie Picker,
CNBC,
27 Apr. 2026
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Skipping that meeting and quitting OPEC at the same time will be seen as a snub to Saudi’s de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Riley sails on, prow forward, fighting to avoid the Imagination’s unceremonious fate, not quitting, not wishing to be retired, but battling time.—
Greg Cote
April 28,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Nats then went to the bullpen, ending his night at eight runs (four earned) on five hits over 4 2/3 innings.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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But it was retrieved and Oaks Christian’s runner was tagged out at the plate trying to score, ending the game.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Garden centers aren't giving a refund for a dying or dead plant but rather a discount on a new purchase.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
17 Dec. 2025
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Four of the seven matches went to Super Tiebreakers, and Cypress Bay had to dig out of a 2-0 hole after dropping their two singles matches.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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With that option off the table, the Jeju pilots would have had to consider dropping the gear manually.—
James Glanz,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Discontinuing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discontinuing. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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