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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Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 14 July 2025
The phaseouts may also play a role in reducing abuse.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 2 Aug. 2025
The Obama administration phased out the fitness test after the 2012-2013 school year, replacing it with the Presidential Youth Fitness Program.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 1 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Savings from the phaseouts are expected to be reallocated toward English language education and assimilation programs.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 14 July 2025
The phaseouts may also play a role in reducing abuse.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
Verb
Starbucks will phase out its pickup-only store model in 2026, CEO Brian Niccol announced during a July 29 earnings call.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 2 Aug. 2025
The Obama administration phased out the fitness test after the 2012-2013 school year, replacing it with the Presidential Youth Fitness Program.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 1 Aug. 2025
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“Phaseout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phaseout. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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