DISCONTINUANCE Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

discontinuance

noun

ˌdis-kən-ˈtin-yə-wən(t)s

Definition of discontinuance

as in cessation

the stopping of a process or activity the possible discontinuance of one of the town's big holiday traditions

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Recent Examples of discontinuance Their demands were modest, ranging from higher pay and insurance to the discontinuance of company stores. — Jack Werner / Made By History, TIME, 18 June 2024 Faculty role limited in layoff process UWM has not yet issued a program discontinuance proposal to begin the process but anticipates doing so over the next few weeks, Duria said. — Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2024 Attorneys for the plaintiffs and defendant signed a stipulation of discontinuance in November, according to a court document filed in December and obtained by Deadline. — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Jan. 2026 In the event this Promotion is cancelled or terminated, pursuant to subparagraph (iii) or (iv), Sponsor, in its sole discretion, may elect to hold a random drawing from among all eligible entries received up to the date of discontinuance for any or all of the prizes offered herein. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026 In the event this Promotion is cancelled or terminated, pursuant to subparagraph (iii) or (iv), Sponsor, in its sole discretion, may elect to hold a random drawing from among all eligible entries received up to the date of discontinuance for any or all of the prizes offered herein. — Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025 The court document explains that Drake met with representatives on Tuesday and Spotify, which had filed an opposition, had no objection to the withdrawal and discontinuance, while UMG, which hadn’t filed an opposition, reserved its position. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 15 Jan. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for discontinuance

Noun

Freight rates rose rapidly in May as carriers added more fuel surcharges and general rate increases amid the war in Iran and near-cessation of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 30 June 2026
Now its people should rise up and demand a cessation of cruelty that threatens to paint another stain of shame on the legacy of this great nation.

— Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2026

Definition of cessation

Noun

Before every project hits the factory floor, a computer analysis calculates every cut and sorts out unforeseen hitches that can bring traditional projects to a halt such as conflicts between plumbing lines and bearing walls, Glenn said.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
The pledge did not immediately satisfy hardline conservatives, who ground operations in the House to a halt last week.

— Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 7 July 2026

Definition of halt

Noun

Skratch also interviewed other sources for its story who hinted at potential infidelity by Mickelson amid abrupt endings of memberships at other golf clubs.

— Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Wait, wasn’t the original happy ending supposed to have our protagonist pairing up with his son?

— Candace Buckner, New York Times, 2 July 2026

Definition of ending

Noun

Sharp, a rookie second-round draft pick from Houston, continued to impress at both ends of the floor with big shots and big stops on defense.

— Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026
But stepping out of the Georgia prison proved not to be the end of the uphill battle the father of two faced after his wrongful conviction.

— Taylor Croft, AJC.com, 6 July 2026

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