as in cessation
the stopping of a process or activity
discontinuation of treatment would almost certainly result in a reappearance of the cancer
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Recent Examples of discontinuation
Participants were evaluated before and after two weeks of using the reminders, and again one week after discontinuation.
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Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2026
And while data about discontinuation and long-term use is somewhat unsettled, researchers are uniform in their view that longer treatment duration yields better outcomes.
—Lev Facher, STAT, 10 June 2026
Siegel points out that the lower 4 mg retatrutide dose yielded a 19 percent body weight reduction, with a significantly lower rate of discontinuation, suggesting this may be a more tolerable option for many.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 8 June 2026
The high discontinuation rate, with more than 40% of patients reporting vomiting, might limit the drug's commercial potential as a treatment for obesity or those suffering from fatty liver disease, the analysts added.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 8 June 2026
From a clinical perspective, abrupt discontinuation of regular medication can carry risks.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
In February, Reuters, which first reported the discontinuation of the tool this week, cited Starbucks sources who said the app often miscounted or mislabeled items, failing to identify the presence of bottles on shelves.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 May 2026
Antidepressant discontinuation syndrome can be particularly distressing in combination with common pregnancy symptoms such as nausea and fatigue, Chang said.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
Chevy's affordable electric hatchback starts at just $27,600 and has amassed a large following before its initial discontinuation.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2026
And while data about discontinuation and long-term use is somewhat unsettled, researchers are uniform in their view that longer treatment duration yields better outcomes.
—Lev Facher, STAT, 10 June 2026
Siegel points out that the lower 4 mg retatrutide dose yielded a 19 percent body weight reduction, with a significantly lower rate of discontinuation, suggesting this may be a more tolerable option for many.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 8 June 2026
The high discontinuation rate, with more than 40% of patients reporting vomiting, might limit the drug's commercial potential as a treatment for obesity or those suffering from fatty liver disease, the analysts added.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 8 June 2026
From a clinical perspective, abrupt discontinuation of regular medication can carry risks.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
In February, Reuters, which first reported the discontinuation of the tool this week, cited Starbucks sources who said the app often miscounted or mislabeled items, failing to identify the presence of bottles on shelves.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 May 2026
Antidepressant discontinuation syndrome can be particularly distressing in combination with common pregnancy symptoms such as nausea and fatigue, Chang said.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
Chevy's affordable electric hatchback starts at just $27,600 and has amassed a large following before its initial discontinuation.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discontinuation
Noun
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Traditional public health efforts have focused on cancer screening, tobacco cessation and lifestyle modifications.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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That unrest lasted several days, but the Police Service of Northern Ireland has urged an immediate cessation of the current disorder and a return to calm.—
Olivia-Anne Cleary,
Time,
10 June 2026
Noun
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For the Knicks, this wasn’t just one season ending.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
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Here's what Steven Spielberg had to say about that enigmatic ending.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
Noun
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The Huskies got a run back in the fifth and had two men on base with nobody out in the seventh when the rain brought things to a halt.—
Dave Wright,
Twin Cities,
11 June 2026
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Ukraine's successes have highlighted its ability to inflict painful damage on Russia and change the course of the conflict while Moscow’s advances recently have ground to a near halt.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
Noun
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While Carver was born on the farm near the end of the Civil War, visitors today can see a reconstructed cabin marking his birthplace.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The purpose and the extent of hunting were radically altered by the arrival of European guns and markets—the killing of wild animals became an occupation with commercial ends, for both whites and Indians; and wild hides and wild meat became the goods of an insatiable marketplace.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Nonetheless, the series evolves into an elaborate soap opera over its 39 episodes, with complex scheming characters opposing Utena, her relationship with Anthy serving as the lodestar that guides this tragedy towards its ambiguous conclusion.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
12 June 2026
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Whatever conclusions investigators might reach, the loss of at least 50 souls, and the wounding of dozens more innocents, is an unbearable blow for any community.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2026
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“Discontinuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discontinuation. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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