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
The company did not directly answer questions about why the dessert was discontinued or why it's only being brought back for a limited time.
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Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
The new study also raises the question of exactly when might be optimal to discontinue beta-blockers, and that could vary by patient.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
Oreo Cakesters — First released in 2007 and discontinued in 2012, these soft, cake-like Oreos returned to store shelves in January 2022 after a 10-year hiatus, with additional flavors introduced.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Gone But Not Forgotten Hershey Swoops, introduced in 2003 and discontinued in August 2006, never gained enough traction.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
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Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
The new study also raises the question of exactly when might be optimal to discontinue beta-blockers, and that could vary by patient.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
Oreo Cakesters — First released in 2007 and discontinued in 2012, these soft, cake-like Oreos returned to store shelves in January 2022 after a 10-year hiatus, with additional flavors introduced.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Gone But Not Forgotten Hershey Swoops, introduced in 2003 and discontinued in August 2006, never gained enough traction.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discontinue
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Under the emergency order, the school must immediately cease operations and may not provide massage education services in Texas unless otherwise authorized.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Your intelligence, your generosity, your courage, and your great sensitivity never cease to move me.—
Yi-Jin Yu,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Administrator Crystal Ruth switches on dozens of heat lamps that radiate a yellow hue to warm at least 80 disabled, abandoned or formerly abused animals that call the rescue home.—
Julian Camejo,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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It sat abandoned until 1969, when a group of Native American activists occupied the island and remained there for the next two years, according to NPS.—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Asking the engineers to stop designing a firing squad chamber for the state of Idaho to execute death-row prisoners.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Yankees went a perfect 5-for-5 with ABS challenges in Monday’s 2-1 walk-off loss to the Mariners, but that didn’t stop Boone and company from barking at home plate umpire Mike Estabrook.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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In February, a Massachusetts federal court order halted the administration from using tax data for immigration enforcement for now.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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This week, construction crews and equipment snaked along a hillside on the southern end of the 420-acre parcel, away from the three sites where the Army Corps had halted work.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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At the Greeley plant, union officials said the company tried to intimidate workers to quit the union in one-on-one meetings, union general counsel Matt Shechter said.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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Still, cuts to the airport security agency would come at a critical time for air travel with rising concerns about air safety after more than 500 TSA officers quit in recent weeks and amid a longstanding shortage of air traffic controllers.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Oh, and after a Collins strikeout finally ended the streak in the sixth, Isbel promptly led off the bottom of the seventh with a home run.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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According to Max Preps, the JSerra Lions ended the 2025 season with a 3-7 record and went 0-5 in the Trinity League against powerhouse like Mater Dei.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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His contract does not expire until after the 2028 season.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Her current status expires at the end of April.—
Mathew Miranda
Updated March 31,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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At the time, Harold's autopsy concluded his death was caused by multiple, serious cardiac issues including pericarditis, an inflammation of the sac around the heart.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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With roster movement already underway and a top-25 recruiting class incoming, the season that just concluded serves as a foundation rather than a finished product.—
Aaron Segal,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Discontinue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discontinue. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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