1
as in to cease
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 to abandon
to stop doing (something) permanently
we have discontinued the manufacture of that item
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3
as in to stop
to come to an end
publication of the magazine will discontinue at the end of the year
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Recent Examples of discontinue
Meanwhile, 5% of people who used Medicare Advantage plans in 2024 had to find a new one in 2025 because of a plan being discontinued.
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Grace McCormack, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2025
Juicy Tubes, a category-defining lip gloss that ruled the aughts and, after being discontinued in 2018, relaunched with much fanfare in 2020.
—Claire Sullivan, Footwear News, 28 Mar. 2025
The company has just announced two of its home gadgets will be discontinued, one of which is quite popular.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Mar. 2025
The Japanese love their fax machines so much that when plans were announced to discontinue them in government departments four years ago, they were scuttled due to widespread complaints.
—Tamsin Gable, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Grace McCormack, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2025
Juicy Tubes, a category-defining lip gloss that ruled the aughts and, after being discontinued in 2018, relaunched with much fanfare in 2020.
—Claire Sullivan, Footwear News, 28 Mar. 2025
The company has just announced two of its home gadgets will be discontinued, one of which is quite popular.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Mar. 2025
The Japanese love their fax machines so much that when plans were announced to discontinue them in government departments four years ago, they were scuttled due to widespread complaints.
—Tamsin Gable, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discontinue
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Yellow’s bankruptcy journey has lasted roughly 20 months, with the century-old less-than-truckload (LTL) company ceasing operations July 30, 2023.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Apr. 2025
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If Jun-no can’t turn things around quickly the company may cease to exist.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Heading them is none other than Robert Keller, who wasn’t killed after all, and now blames his big bro for abandoning him.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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The Indonesian government was floating a moratorium to stop the construction of new hotels, villas and nightclubs in Bali, in an effort to curb over tourism—an idea that was abandoned at the start of the year.—
Michelle Tchea,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
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Has Bacteria-Fighting Properties A study found that ACV helped stop the growth of two harmful bacteria: methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and resistant Escherichia coli (E. coli).—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
7 Apr. 2025
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Ronnie Dunn unexpectedly stopped a performance in Indianapolis.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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In Afghanistan, where over 23 million people rely on aid, the cuts will end food support for millions, halt care for malnourished children, and disrupt maternal health services.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Besides Boise, the airline’s operations in some other locations, including in Montana and Utah, will be halted to divert resources to its new base in Phoenix, the Press Democrat reported.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Apr. 2025
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Among the factors: ESOPs outperform non-ESOPs in job retention, pay, and workplace health safety and lower voluntary worker quit rates.—
Mary Josephs,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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And the fact that players haven’t quit is an encouraging sign.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Pinch hitter Gavin Lux followed with a walk, but two straight flyouts ended that threat.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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Afterwards, final voting commences on August 18 and ends the night of August 27.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
4 Apr. 2025
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Cal Fire is currently under contract to serve the southern district, but the county has opted to allow that contract to expire at the end of June.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2025
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The manual lacks instructions on timer and temperature usage, and there is no confirmation that the automatic shut-off feature is effective when the timer expires.—
Jordan Liberty Phillips,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Apr. 2025
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China's tariff rate is now in triple digit territory, and who knows what happens in 90 days when this pause concludes.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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After the video concluded, Dončić wiped away tears before joining his teammates.—
Wayne Sterling,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Discontinue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discontinue. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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