phase·out
ˈfāz-ˌau̇t 
: a gradual stopping (as in operations or production) : a closing down by phases
phased out; phasing out; phases out
: to discontinue the practice, production, or use of by phases
: to stop production or operation by phases
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Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 23 Dec. 2025
For married couples filing jointly, the phaseout begins at $170,000.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 29 Nov. 2025
Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 31 Dec. 2025
Separately, a 2024 law signed by Newsom had already set plastic grocery bags on a path to being phased out statewide by 2026.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Meaning, as of now, there are no statewide regulations in place to prevent large-scale dumping of plastic bags already in storage once the phaseout begins.
—Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 23 Dec. 2025
For married couples filing jointly, the phaseout begins at $170,000.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 29 Nov. 2025
Verb
In his seven years in the Assembly, Gabriel has had several high-profile bills signed into law, including a hike on gun and ammo taxes to fund gun violence prevention and multiple bills to phase out synthetic dyes and other additives in food starting in 2027.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 31 Dec. 2025
Separately, a 2024 law signed by Newsom had already set plastic grocery bags on a path to being phased out statewide by 2026.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
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“Phaseout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phaseout. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.
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